The Irish Experience at Phillips House

Schedule

Sat Jun 20 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC-04:00

Location

34 Chestnut St, Salem, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01970 | Salem, MA

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Get a glimpse into the world of the Irish staff who kept 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 what daily life was like for those who worked in the Phillips household during 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 in-depth.
This is a 90-minute tour.
Members $15
Nonmembers $25
Please call (978) 744-0440 for more information.
Accessibility Considerations: This tour requires standing and walking up many steep stairs.
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