 The Frank Phillips Home, located in Bartlesville, is
one of 32 sites and museums owned, staffed, and operated by the Oklahoma
Historical Society. It was made available to the public in 1973 when Elizabeth
Irwin, granddaughter of Frank and Jane Phillips, presented the home and the
Phillips’ personal belongings to the state of Oklahoma as an historical site.
After inheriting the home at the death of Jane, Elizabeth and her family lived
in the home for 25 years, but had been careful to preserve the integrity of the
home and its contents. Perhaps she understood from the beginning the historical
significance of the Phillips legacy.
Today, the staff and volunteers at
the Frank Phillips Home strive to carry out the OHS mission of preserving and
perpetuating the history of Oklahoma and its people, by interpreting and
disseminating knowledge of the Phillips family, as well as those persons that
played a role in their lives. |
In addition to the director, the Frank Phillips
Home’s staff includes Ben Tarin, full time, and three part-time members of the interpretive staff,
Kim Goss, Michelle Swaney and Deborah Langley. In addition to the regular staff, the
many docents/volunteers contribute an average of 168 hours per month giving
tours.
The Friends of Frank Phillips Home is a non-profit 501 (C)(3)
organization that supports the home's projects and restoration efforts.
Memberships begin at $33 per year and are tax deductible.
Click here
for printable membership form.
For
further information about tours, joining the Friends of Frank Phillips Home, or
applying for docent training, call 918-336-2491. The home is located at
1107 Cherokee Ave., Bartlesville, OK 74003.
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If you have personal
recollections of Frank and/or Jane Phillips, or the history of the Home
you are encouraged to share those memories here:
Memories
Site photos
courtesy of:
ConocoPhillips Archives
Frank Phillips
Home Collection
Jerry Poppenhouse |
Links:
Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce
Director's Blog: Please leave a comment.
Website design by
Sandy Lee. |
