The Irish Experience at Phillips House
Saturday, August 17, 10:00 a.m.
Phillips House, 34 Chestnut St, Salem, Mass.
Get a glimpse into the world of the Irish staff who kept the Phillips House running smoothly. Through the stories of cook Bridget Durkin, waitress Delia Cawley, nursemaid Catherine Shaughnessy, and chauffeur Patrick O’Hara, visitors will learn about the daily duties and what it was like to work for the Phillips family through the first half of the 20th century. See the living and working spaces, from the staff bedrooms on the third floor to the laundry room in the basement, on this 90-minute tour. Register for this specialty tour today!
Historic New England Member $15; Nonmember $25. Log in or Join now to have your discount applied at checkout.
Please call 978-744-0440 for more information.
Accessibility Considerations: This tour requires standing, walking, and climbing steep stairs.
