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Treat mom to a one-of-a-kind crafting experience at the Betsy Ross House this weekend!
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Flag Fest
#Betsy Ross House

June 8 through June 14

Flag Fest returns this summer! Celebrate Flag Day and Philadelphia’s historic tradition of flag-making all week long during the 18th annual Flag Fest at the Betsy Ross House! This weeklong event will highlight flag makers past and present and invites guests to try their hands as flag makers!

Meet A Flag Maker
June 10 – 13 | 11am – 3pm

Curator’s Corner
June 10 – 13 | 3 – 4pm
Get an up-close look at some unique objects from the House’s collection.

A Celebration of American Music
June 14 | 4pm
The week culminates with a concert featuring the Philadelphia Heritage Chorale directed by J. Donald Dumpson.

Read below for more daily festivities!

Pro tip: start off every day with a Flag Raising at 10am in the Betsy Ross House Courtyard!

Close up of hands sewing a star to the American flag
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Flag Fest events are FREE

Hours

June 10, 11 & 12
Meet a Flag Maker | 11am – 3pm
Curator’s Corner | 3 – 4pm

 

Friday, June 13
Meet a Flag Maker | 11am – 3pm
Curator’s Corner | 3 – 4pm

 

Saturday, June 14
Celebration of American Music featuring the Philadelphia Heritage Chorale
directed by J. Donald Dumpson | 4pm

Location

Betsy Ross House

239 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

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Betsy Ross House
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Museum Shop
Franklin Square
  • Franklin Square
  • Visit
  • Learn
  • Groups & Field Trips
  • Event Rentals
  • Park Rules
  • Support
  • Capital Improvements
  • An Evening in Franklin Square
Carousel Tickets
Philly Mini Golf Tickets
Once Upon A Nation
  • Once Upon A Nation
  • Visit
  • Learn
  • Groups & Field Trips
  • Valley Forge
  • Hire A History Maker
  • Support
  • Future Storytellers & History Makers Contest
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