Betsy Ross House

Betsy Ross House is a historic and protected site Center City East Philadelphia located in United States.

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239 Arch St (btwn Bread St & 3rd St) Philadelphia , PA 19106 United States

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HISTORY

Betsy Ross, credited with sewing the first American flag , is believed to have worked and resided in this house, built around 1740, from 1773 to 1885.

Visit Philly

The PHLASH trolley runs Fri, Sat & Sun from 10-6 pm May-October 28, 2012. Just head to stops 2 or 19, buy a $2 ticket & you'll be on your way to seeing more of Philadelphia's attractions and museums . Read more

Jimmy Kastner

Put your camera on silent and carefully take pictures. Betsy Ross helped fight for freedom & independence, and as America's first graphic designer she wouldn't stand for creativity being extinguished.

The Ritz-Carlton

This 18th-century home celebrates the birth of the American flag and the well-known story of the woman that first sewed together the Stars & Stripes.

Clementine Mottola

Frank is the nicest & most helpful employee . He's the greatest! He went above & beyond his job. Recalibrated the penny machine & made sure I got all four designs :)

Philadelphia Science Festival

Send your taste buds on a flavor trip during the 5 Sense Pub Crawl all while discovering the science behind the Philly accent, enjoying refreshments at each stop and more. 4/21 2:30-6pm. Tickets, $35 Read more

Radwa Abdallah

It's clear that the people who work here are really passionate about Betsy Ross's history and it's wonderful to see that(:

Stan Horwitz

The Betsy Ross House is one of Philadelphia’s must see historical sites .

Eugene Kimberg

Teeny-tiny museum dedicated to the history of the first American flag . Worth visiting at least once.

James C

Really cool museum . Great Betsy actor when we went. Crazy school groups.

Brett Garwood

This is a must visit for your Philadelphia history tour .

Karen

Take time to read the plaques . Take some pictures. Bask in the history.

Sarah Mahaffy

Must see! Lots of great history!

Nerissa Loren

Guests love to take pictures of the courtyard , but that wasn't even there when Betsy lived here for 13 years. Don't forget to take a picture outside the front of the house, just to your left when you'

JH H-D

The gift shop is wonderful

Zach Thornbury

The trees against the wall, behind Betsy 's grave, are Magnolias. Very tall, yes, but still very true.

NBC Philadelphia

The feisty patriot who lived here was always a rebel. Eloping with an Episcopal got her kicked out of the Quakers. Vietnam Veterans Against the War took over her house in 1971 for a 45-minute protest. Read more

Maggie MacG

This is a cute spot to take a picture and check out the sights.

K12 Inc

Did you know? Though she is often referred to as a seamstress, Betsy Ross was actually an educated and trained upholsterer who owned and ran her own business. Read more

Erik Cintron

Was small but nice recreation of her house no photography cute little gift shop . Go at the right time and u can watch the reenactment of her sewing the flag.

Dan Uszak

A cute historical place to visit ! The nation's first post office is across the street, and you can snail mail yourself a special commemorative post card !

Marialexandra

Take the audio guides tour , it's perfect!

Evelyn Hunter-Bisogno

Take the audio tour worth thd teo bucks extra

Stephanie Kramer

Good part of history to see

Beth Gwynn

Do a self guided tour and pay a donation vs. The $7 audio tour .

Melissa Kothe

The history of our country is so important and this is just a small slice.

Clementine Mottola

There is no proof she actually made the American Flag. Also, this is not her real house... her house was where the pavement is next to the house.

Jason Lee

Bring the kids! If your tyke is the youngest in the room during the sewing demonstration, he/she will get a surprise!

visitPA

Red-White-and-You. After you see how our favorite seamstress lived, hear more of the story via the Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Bench outside . Read more

Chris E.

Movie night is awesome...May thru October! Check it out.

Jason Lee

If you're lucky to the catch the live flag sewing demonstration, ask Betsy for a "portrait" and she'll happily oblige

Heather Ribellino

Definitely do the audio tour . It adds so much!

Michael B.

This is a nice place 2 go 2 and see the house where Betsy Ross lived.

Shannon McNett

Excellent!!!!!!

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Tammy Quackenbush

Believe it or not, Ms. Ross hosts free AT&T wi-fi. :)

Jess R

I recommend the audio tour

Michael T

This is a cool place. Walk around the area and take it all in

ᴡ Barker

Cute little house. Go during an event . Not worth it by itself.

Chris Blakely

According to the History Channel Betsy lived there for 112 years!?!

Visit Philly

The Betsy Ross Memorial is the only site in America that interprets an 18th century upholstery shop.

Traci Lopez

was here today ...... with Barbara Faller, Scott Mitchell, " POP " and Barbara's family from IDAHO

Lee Huffman

What a powerful woman ???? #AutographJourney

Rootless Cosmopolitan

alternative audio tour/scavenger hunt for kids

Justin Zaleski

$5 for admission

Dee rose

visit pa is great , to LIVE THERE IS WAY BETTER !

Rihki Kennebrew

Besty's Crib....Very insightful

ilYa Dvilyanski

'Merica! Fuck yeah!

@DJdohboy

Only open till 5 daily...

Jillian Burnickas

Skip it. Not even legit history.

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