Self-Guided Spooky Tours of the Betsy Ross House
Privateers and Prisoners: The Story of Joseph Ashburn and John Claypoole
Ashburn and Claypoole, imprisoned privateers, crossed paths at Old Mill; one died, the other married his comrade’s wife, Betsy Ross.
Painting of Old Mill Prison, 1798.
Stitching History Together: Betsy & George Washington
Follow along to see how our Betsys recreated this 1774 project using techniques appropriate to the time period!
archival photo from Mount Vernon Historians of george Washington's personal ledger
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.
Exterior of the Betsy Ross House on a sunny day
Spooky Twosome
Add some fright to your night with Historic Philadelphia, Inc.
Bloodletting & Burials
Journey through Old City and hear gruesome tales of Philadelphia's past.
Photo of a Betsy Ross actress holding a fake human skull.
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.
Meet the Women of the 18th Century
Meet the Women of the 18th Century at the Betsy Ross House!
An actress playing Mary Crathorne, posing for the camera.
Flag Day
Circle June 14 on your calendar. That’s the anniversary when the 1777 Second Continental Congress officially adopted the Stars and Stripes as our nation’s flag.
A parade marches in front of the Betsy Ross House in honor of flag day circa 1937
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.
A History Maker portraying Betsy Ross sews the early US flag