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Betsy Ross House. The well-known and loved story of Betsy Ross sewing the first Stars & Stripes is tightly woven into the colorful fabric of America's rich history. The Betsy Ross House, the birthplace of the American flag, is alive with the sights and sounds of the 18th century. Tour the house and then stay a while longer to learn more about ...
Betsy’s Belongings. In each room of the house you’ll find centuries-old items that belonged to Betsy Ross and her family. Some, such as the woven cane chairs in the bedrooms, are on view year round while artifacts such Betsy’s snuff box, the family Bible and a cane belonging to John Claypoole, Betsy’s third husband, are displayed on a rotating basis.
Betsy Ross's name became famous when she was later included in Charles Weisgerber's painting "The Birth of Our Nation’s Flag" exhibited at the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893. Prints of the painting were made and were widely distributed, thus giving rise to the belief that Ross had made the first original American flag.
After his death, Ross spent the rest of her life in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and she died on January 30, 1836. Biography: Elizabeth (Betsy) Ross was born on January 1, 1752, in Gloucester City, New Jersey. She was the eighth of seventeen children of Samuel and Rebecca James Griscom. Griscom's father operated the building business established ...
Betsy Ross House. 239 Arch St. Philadelphia, PA 19106. Get Directions. Historic Philadelphia, Inc. Historic Philadelphia, Inc. is dedicated to making our nation’s history relevant, real, and fun by enlivening historic sites through storytelling, interactions, and education. CareersDonors & SponsorsEvent RentalsGroups & Field Trips.
Arriving at 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, a few blocks from the Liberty Bell, we find the 13-star Betsy Flag proudly welcoming visitors to this shrine to the American flag and Betsy Ross. The first two pictures are seen from the west. The third is seen from the east.
Betsy Ross House. The well-known and loved story of Betsy Ross sewing the first Stars & Stripes is tightly woven into the colorful fabric of America's rich history. The Betsy Ross House, the birthplace of the American flag, is alive with the sights and sounds of the 18th century. Tour the house and then stay a while longer to learn more about ...
