Public Programs & Events

In 1895, a small notice ran in the Boston Evening Transcript: “A lady wishes to find a place for a Swedish cook: honest, neat & capable. Inquire at 55 Mt Vernon St.”

Who was that cook? What were her experiences working for the Nichols family? What was her life like? And what was life like for the other staff members, primarily women, who lived and worked at 55 Mount Vernon Street?

On this tour, we’ll examine the Nichols House from the perspective of the people whose job it was to care for the home and the family who employed them. We’ll share specific biographies of a number of employees, fitting their time in service into their broader life story. We will also explore a few areas of the building not usually on view.