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Meet the Women of the 18th Century
#Betsy Ross House #Once Upon A Nation

Meet the Women of the 18th Century like Susanna Cooke, Peggy Chew, and Sarah Coltman, representing the diverse population of Colonial Philadelphia at the Betsy Ross House! Learn about their lives and the era they lived in by hearing their true, interactive stories!

An actress playing Mary Crathorne, posing for the camera.
Pricing

FREE

Hours

June 20 –  August 30:
Fridays & Saturdays: 11am – 3pm

September 6 – October 25:
Saturdays: 11am – 3pm

Location

Betsy Ross House Courtyard

239 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

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Betsy Ross House
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House Tour Tickets
Museum Shop
Franklin Square
  • Franklin Square
  • Visit
  • Groups & Field Trips
  • Event Rentals
  • Park Rules
  • Learn
  • Support
  • Capital Improvements
Carousel Tickets
Philly Mini Golf Tickets
Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
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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  • Groups & Field Trips
  • The Gazette: Historic District Guide
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