Historic New England's Phillips House

05/14/2026

Meet the person helping bring Salem history to life at Phillips House and Gedney House.

As part of our Meet Your Site Managers series leading up to Open House on June 6, get to know Abby Stewart, North Shore Regional Site Administrator at Historic New England. From new tours to live music and community favorites like the Phillips House Car Meet, there’s a lot to look forward to this season.

Learn more →

As we prepare to welcome visitors to for the open season, we invite you to get to know the people who make our tours and events so special.

04/17/2026

The season kicks off soon—join us for tours and programs, and celebrate at our Open House on June 6.

On Saturday, June 6, 2026, our historic sites across the region are open and FREE to the public. Join us for a fun day of fantastic storytelling! Love architecture, history, fantastic stories, great landscapes, fine art, folk art, or interior design? Then join Historic New England on June 6, 2026, f...

03/14/2026

The Irish Experience tour is sold out today, but there are still tickets available for this afternoon's concert, featuring Killeeshil. Visit HistoricNewEngland.org/phillipshouse for tickets. The concert begins at 1:00 p.m.

When Anna Phillips, her husband Stephen Willard Phillips, and their five-year-old son moved in, they brought with them a family collection that spans five generations and grew exponentially during Salem’s Great Age of Sail. Enjoy a glimpse into the privileged world of the Phillips family and their...

12/03/2025

Holiday magic has arrived at Phillips House! See you on Chestnut Street 🎁🎄

Events at Phillips House this holiday season: https://www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events/?event_location=phillips-house

10/24/2025

What do Casey Farm, the Codman Estate, the Eustis Estate, Gedney House, Gropius House, Merwin House, Otis House, Phillips House, Quincy House, and Roseland Cottage have in common?

These sites are open this weekend for tours and programs! Get over to a Historic New England site and end October on the perfect note.

Plan your visit! → https://www.historicnewengland.org/visit/homes-farms-landscapes/?zip=&radius=&sort=open_next

10/21/2025

10/15/2025

Wicked Wednesdays are back at Historic New England's Phillips House Museum!

If you're looking for a break from downtown , bring the little ones for a not so scary great time with seasonal crafts and fun backyard games

Walk-ups are always welcome but be sure and reserve your spot here → https://www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events/?keyword=Wicked

09/29/2025

Looking for a great way to spend a Monday in Salem? Come over to Historic New England's Phillips House Museum for a look inside the only mansion open on Chestnut Street! We're open Thursdays to Mondays from now until November 2!

See you soon!

09/22/2025

Enjoy a little night music on Saturday, September 27, when history and opera come together at Phillips House Museum

Historic New England welcomes North Shore Voices with a concert highlighting music from Anna Phillips’ personal collection.

Get swept away with song 🎶 https://loom.ly/0FsMJ_E
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09/18/2025

The Irish Experience at Phillips House tour is back this Saturday!
Step inside the Chestnut Street mansion and hear the stories of the Irish immigrants who kept it running.

Glimpse into the world of the Irish staff who kept the Phillips House running smoothly in this specialty tour, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦. Through the stories of cook Bridget Durkin, chauffeur Patrick O'Hara, and others, learn about life and the daily duties during the first half of the twentieth century, this Saturday.

Experience history! ➡️ https://loom.ly/lTr3I5I
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