Betsy Ross House
Official Site
Betsy Ross House Programs
The well-known and loved story of Betsy Ross sewing the first Stars & Stripes is tightly woven into the colorful fabric of America's rich history. The Betsy Ross House, the birthplace of the American flag, is alive with the sights and sounds of the 18th century. Tour the house and then stay a while longer to learn more about Betsy and her exciting life and times through our interactive, historical programming.
Flag Fest 2013, June 9 through June 14
Flag Fest is back at the Betsy Ross House! Celebrate Old Glory all week with patriotic crafts for kids, George Washington meet and greets, and interactive drills with the Continental Army.
Watch the City of Philadelphia Official Flag Day Ceremony on Friday, June 14 at noon. Then join Betsy and other History makers for a fun-filled Stars & Stripes Stripes Saturday starting at 10 a.m. the next morning. Bag Lady Theatre, jugglers, and old-fashioned carnival games are just the tip of the iceberg!
First Friday Movies Under the Stars!
Grab a chair or blanket and enjoy big-screen movies in classic outdoor fashion at the Betsy Ross House. Movies begin at dusk; $5 admission includes tour of the house.
Movie Line up:
June 7 - Carnival of Souls 1962
July 5 - Santa Claus Conquers The Martians
August 2 - Screaming Skull
September 6 - The Brain That Wouldn't Die
October 4 - Night of The Living Dead
Flags to Riches: The Stories of Rebecca Franks and Betsy Ross
Everyone knows who Rebecca Franks is... or at least they did in the 18th century. Rebecca was a rich Philadelphia socialite who swore allegiance to the British flag during the Revolutionary War. Betsy Ross, on the other hand was a middle-class Quaker tradeswoman who stitched her loyalties to a rebel flag. This new exhibit, presented in cooperation with the Naomi Wood Collection at Woodford Mansion, examines the two sides of the American Revolution through the eyes of two ladies who lived it.
Meet Betsy Ross in Her Upholstery Shop
Meet Betsy in person, hard at work plying her trade, and have the chance to ask the famous lady, not only about how she came to sew the nation's first Stars & Stripes, but all about her fascinating life and business. See real upholsterer's tools and learn first-hand how they were used in this exhibit made possible with the support of American Express.
Group Information
Groups are welcome at the Betsy Ross House. Group leaders and tour guides should check in with the admissions staff upon arrival.
Betsy Ross House Virtual Tour
Want to check out some the House's rooms before your visit? Take the virtual 360-degree tour.
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Group Activities, Tours, and Unique Experiences
Plan your group trip to Historic Philadelphia with unique experiences from the Betsy Ross House, Franklin Square, Lights of Liberty, and Once Upon A Nation! From interactive Storytelling tours and Philadelphia-themed mini golf to performances by historic reenactors and dazzling 3-D shows, it's all listed right here!
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