The Irish Experience at Phillips House

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.