The Peabody Historical Society & Museum invites the community to celebrate the season at its annual Holiday Open House on Dec. 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the historic Smith Barn and Nathaniel Felton Jr. House at 38 Felton St., Peabody.
Open to the public only a few times a year, this annual event welcomes visitors to walk through the Nathaniel Felton Jr. House, which will be decorated by the Peabody Garden Club for the holidays. Come enjoy the festive decor, some light refreshments, a raffle for specialty chocolates donated by Chocolate Moonshine, and a performance by the Peabody Veterans Memorial High School Chorale from 3 to 3:30 p.m.
This year’s Open House also introduces a partnership with the American Tapestry Project, inviting visitors to take part in a community stitching project, held across the street at the Smith Barn. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the American Tapestry Project has designed 13 textile panels that tell lesser-known stories from the original thirteen colonies and celebrate the collective threads of our nation’s founding. Even if you think you know about the Revolutionary period, these panels are guaranteed to teach you something new.
The Massachusetts panel is traveling across the state to give residents the chance to contribute to this collaborative art project! During our Open House, visitors of all ages and skill levels will be invited to contribute stitches to the Massachusetts panel. Supplies and instruction will be provided by the state’s panel coordination team, led by Denise De More.
The Holiday Open House is free and open to the public, though donations to support the Historical Society’s educational and preservation initiatives are warmly appreciated. For more information, please visit [www.peabodyhistorical.
About the Peabody Historical Society & Museum
Founded in 1896, the Peabody Historical Society & Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve and promote the history of Peabody through exhibitions, educational programs, and stewardship of its historic collections and properties. The museum has two locations in Peabody: on Washington Street and Felton Street.
About the American Tapestry Project
Organizing the American Tapestry Project is 27-year-old artist and researcher Stefan Romero. Stefan is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University’s prestigious College of Fine Arts, where he specialized in the dress and textiles of Colonial America. In collaboration with William & Mary (VA), Seton Hill University (PA), and a number of carefully selected historical and craft organizations, Stefan is creating a unique exhibition: “America’s Tapestry”, made up of thirteen textile panels that will travel across the United States from 2026 to 2028. https://www.
