The Historical Society, one of the city’s oldest cultural institutions, is being recognized this month through the Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber for Good initiative — a program designed to connect local nonprofits with businesses and the broader community. “The Peabody Area Chamber is proud to recognize nonprofits like the Peabody Historical Society through our … [Read more...] about Historical Society recognized through Chamber for Good initiative
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Peabody and Danvers collaborate on Patriots’ Day events
Peabody and Danvers are collaboratively planning events for Patriots Day Monday, April 21. This year’s holiday commemorates the 250th anniversary of the opening battles of the American Revolution. During a speaking program and presentation by re-enactors from the Danvers Alarm List Company, at 10 a.m., the markers will be set at Peabody’s historic Lexington Monument, erected … [Read more...] about Peabody and Danvers collaborate on Patriots’ Day events
Deadline approaches for Shaw Scholarship applications
The deadline to apply for the $3,000 George and Rachel Shaw Scholarship is Friday, March 21. Eligible applicants must be Peabody residents who have completed or are currently completing their sophomore year of college. They must be enrolled full-time, carrying at least 12 credits per semester. The scholarship is administered by the Peabody Historical Society. Applications … [Read more...] about Deadline approaches for Shaw Scholarship applications
Upcoming events at the Peabody Historical Society
The Peabody Historical Society and Museum is sponsoring a lecture about the history of storytelling, raising social awareness, and protest in textiles and quilts. The program will feature quilt historian Pam Weeks and is entitled "Soft Protest." According to the society, stories have been quilted into bed coverings since as early as 1400, while protest quilts date back to … [Read more...] about Upcoming events at the Peabody Historical Society
George and Rachel Shaw Scholarship awarded
The George & Rachel Shaw Scholarship is administered by the Peabody Historical Society and Museum, and is funded by Sylvia Foster Marble in honor of her parents, George and Rachel Shaw. The scholarship is for $3,000. On Wednesday, May 22, the Peabody Historical Society and Museum held its Annual Dinner. At this event, the 2024 George and Rachel Shaw Scholarship was awarded … [Read more...] about George and Rachel Shaw Scholarship awarded