Late Lunch Lecture Series with the Peabody Historical Society
Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 1pm
Location
Smith Barn, 38 Felton Street, Peabody, MA 01960
Fees/Admission
Free for members, $5 for non-members
Contact Information
Sophia Richter, 978-896-6010
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Description
“Place Names in Boston and Beyond: Tongue-Twisted Town Tales” with author Amanda Rotondo. Leo-Minster? Who’s Leo? Quin-zee? There’s no Z in there! As it turns out, these towns with funny names are full of wonderful, surprisingly untold stories. Local author Amanda Rotondo offers this amusing collection of place names and stories, providing a window into the worlds of the fascinating people who helped make these towns the unique places they are today.