Stitching History Together: Betsy & George Washington
Follow along as our Betsys recreate this 1774 project using techniques appropriate to the time period!
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
Community Menorah Lighting
Celebrate Hannukah in the Betsy Ross House Courtyard with the Old City Jewish Arts Center!
Women’s History Month: History Maker Saturdays & Storytelling Sundays
Celebrate Women's History Month at the Betsy Ross House!
Black History Month: History Maker Saturdays & Storytelling Sundays
Meet colonial women who will share true tales of the Black experience in Philadelphia.
Betsy’s Birthday Bash
Celebrate Betsy's 273rd Birthday!
Tipsy History: A Love Story
Love is in the air at the Betsy Ross House this Valentine’s Day weekend.
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.
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