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Explore Historic New England’s Phillips House: A Glimpse into Early 1900s Life

Explore Historic New England’s Phillips House: A Glimpse into Early 1900s Life

About

The Phillips House, situated on Historic Chestnut Street, offers a window into the domestic life of the early 1900s. Visitors learn about the Phillips family, their household staff, and the era’s transportation—antique carriages and automobiles—on display.

Location & Hours

Open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm, seasonally until the end of October. Admission is charged.

Historic New England preserves the house as part of its collection of New England heritage sites.

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