Arcata’s oldest house offers a glimpse into Humboldt County life in the mid-1800s. This sweet little farmhouse is a snapshot of the past. Staged by the Arcata Historical Sites Society, the Phillips House Museum appears exactly as it might have almost 200 years ago—complete with lace curtains, china, quilts and newspapers.  This sweet little farmhouse is a snapshot of the past, just a few blocks from the Plaza.