By Hildy Danforth
We are indebted to Francis Peabody for the preservation of much of Shelburne’s history. Through his gift of the Peabody farmhouse and its contents to the town, Shelburne gained a historic collection and a place to keep it. He generously shared his memories, photos and archives with us all.
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