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Peabody (/ ˈ p iː b ə d i /) is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 54,481 at the time of the 2020 United States Census. Peabody is located in the North Shore region of Massachusetts, and is known for its rich industrial history.
The city has a dynamic downtown area at Peabody Square, which hosts the International Festival every September, attracting tens of thousands of people. Peabody is right next door to Salem, a charming port city with culture, plentiful attractions and a dark episode in the 1690s when 20 innocent people were killed after being accused of witchcraft.
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Peabody is a city of 54,000 in the suburban area of the North Shore in Massachusetts. In the April 2009 edition of Forbes Magazine, Peabody was ranked the 14th most livable city in the United States. Map. Directions.
The Council on Aging assesses the needs and provides the services for residents age 60 and older. The Cultural Council works with the Massachusetts Cultural Council to allocate grant monies to projects pertaining to the arts, science, and humanities that benefit the citizens of Peabody.
Peabody is the birthplace of Revolutionary War hero General Gideon Foster. At the age of twenty-six, then-Captain Foster led a group of Minutemen from Danvers (now Peabody) toward the Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.
We’re located on the North Shore of Massachusetts, only 12 miles north of Boston, neighbor to historic Salem and a short distance to Cape Ann; home to some of the state’s most beautiful beaches, fishing destinations and whale watching excursions.
The largest of its kind and the signature event in Peabody for over 35 years, dozens of civic organizations, cultural groups, and artisans line downtown Peabody with delicious food, artwork, and music inspired from places all around the world.
Peabody Historical Society. 35 Washington Street, Peabody, MA, 01960, US. View Website