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Betsy Ross House Tours
The Betsy Ross House, the birthplace of the American flag, is alive with the sights and sounds of the 18th century.
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December 30
Community Menorah Lighting
Celebrate Hannukah in the Betsy Ross House Courtyard with the Old City Jewish Arts Center!
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December 4
Historic Holidays Tree Lighting at the Betsy Ross House
Kick off the holiday season at the Betsy Ross House!
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Featured Stories

Creating the flag for a new nation is just one chapter in the life of Betsy Ross.

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Heavens to Betsy: Selling an American Icon
Learn how an idealized version of Betsy Ross has sprung from American culture through this kitsch despite there being no surviving image of Ross herself.
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Did She or Didn’t She?
There has been some debate about whether Betsy did or didn’t sew those first Stars and Stripes. So let’s take a look at what we really know.
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A History Maker portraying Betsy Ross poses with an early version of the US flag
The Upholstery Shop
Work in the Betsy Ross House upholstery shop is buzzing with as much activity today as it did back when Betsy ran her business from there.
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A History Maker portraying Betsy Ross sews the early US flag
A Storyteller entertains guests at one of the storytelling benches along a stop of the Once Upon A Nation tours
Historic Job Opportunities
We’re always looking for the best and brightest talent to join the Historic Philadelphia team.
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A History Maker portraying Betsy Ross stands in front of a large version of the early US flag in the courtyard of the Betsy Ross House
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