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In the Footsteps of Bridget Murphy: The Life of an Irish Servant

Sunday, November 15, 2026

3:00 PM EST – 4:15 PM EST

Merchant's House Museum

Merchant's House Museum, New York, NY

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Now featuring recent research on the lives of Irish immigrants, this “back-stairs” tour tells the heroic story of the Irish women who worked in domestic service in 19th century New York. You’ll visit four floors of period rooms, from the ground floor kitchen to the 4th floor servants’ quarters, experiencing what daily life was really like for the Tredwells’ Irish servants. 75-90 minutes.$20, Free for MHM & Village Preservation Members. Reservations strongly recommended. Purchase Irish Tour tickets.

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