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Help us make it rightThe Betsy Ross House is a landmark in Philadelphia alleged to be the site where the seamstress and flag-maker Betsy Ross, (1752-1836), purportedly lived when she sewed the first American Flag. The origins of the Betsy Ross myth trace back to her relatives, particularly her grandsons, William and George Canby, and the celebrations of the Centennial of 1876. Evidence for the precise location of...
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The legend of how Betsy Ross created the first American flag may lack proper historical evidence, but it remains an integral part of early American history. Her house offers insight into Colonial life. Betsy Ross mainly used this abode to rent rooms to travelers and wayfarers. According to the Philadelphia Historic Society, more people visit the Ross house than any other historical attraction....
One Colonial home everybody knows about is this one near Christ Church, restored in 1937, and distinguished by the Stars and Stripes outside. Elizabeth (Betsy) Ross was a Quaker needlewoman who, newly widowed in 1776, worked as a seamstress and upholsterer out of her home on Arch Street. Nobody is quite sure if no. 239 was hers, though. And nobody knows for sure if she made the original...
The Betsy Ross house has a self guided tour that exhibits period style furniture are informative signage through three floors of the dwelling. It is very interesting to see the size of the rooms as compared to what people are used to today. There are two upper levels and a basement area. Photography is permitted and there is a $5 fee per person to go through the house. Just enter through the...
Great place of history, well preserved and displayed. A short stop to understand how old settlers lived and how precious space was. Great interactive tour, and with teenagers is not a pain. Great for families.
This is a short walk from Independence Mall and the Mint. We enjoyed seeing the period house as well as meeting "Betsy Ross". Her story was interesting and the actor was very convincing. Not recommended for persons with mobility issues.
Visiting the Philadelphia home of Betsy Ross was an enjoyable visit to the home of one of the people of our country's origin..
Two people dressed in period garb add some historical perspective to a self guided tour.
This is a nicely renovated house, some of the rooms are done up very well for the period and you can walk throughout the house. It's a good place for children to learn about Betsy Ross and Revolutionary-era America. There is a Betsy Ross actress who works in her "sewing room" who can answer questions and pose for pictures.
Betsy Ross House
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This house is dedicated to the life of Betsy Ross, a pioneer woman who is reputed to have sewn the first flag of the United States. Exhibits include artifacts from her life in Pennsylvania in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Guided tours of the house are available.
Birthplace of the American flag!
The legend of how Betsy Ross created the first American flag may lack proper historical evidence, but it remains an integral part of early American history. Her house offers insight into Colonial life. Betsy Ross mainly used this abode to rent rooms to travelers and wayfarers. According to the Philadelphia Historic Society, more people visit the Ross house than any other historical attraction....
This attraction is opened on Monday during the summer months.
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