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 Betsy Ross House by emilienoelle
The Betsy Ross House is the house where Betsy and her daughters actually lived and worked and where the first flag was sewn. The front of the house served as Betsy's shop where she spent her days making curtains, tablecloths, and bedcoverings for clients. She also upolstered furniture, a service that was in high demand at that time and provided steady business. Betsy also earned income to support her daughters by making musket balls for the Revolutionary Army. She is burried on the grounds of the house with her third husband, John Claypoole.
Open 10 - 5, Closed Mondays Oct - March Leave a Comment Address: 239 Arch StreetPhone: 215-686-1252Directions: Olde City
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The Betsy Ross house is where the first flag of the United States was made. This came about when General George Washington and two other members of the Continental Congress walked into her upholstery shop with something specific on their minds--a new flag representing the country had to be created and they felt Betsy was up to the task. The year was 1776.
Betsy's house is nicely preserved and her life in Philadelphia interestingly detailed. She was an enterprising woman who lived into her 80's.
Operating hours are 10 am-5 pm daily from April-September; Tus.Sun from October-March. A self guided tour is $3.00 for adults and seniors; $2.00 for children and students or a $4.00 admission fee which provides entrance and an audio guide.
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Although Betsy Ross had diligently studied upholstery, she had never made a flag. Once the idea was revealed to her, she agreed to take on the project...with one change. A five pointed star would be used in the design rather than the six pointed star. General George Washington and two others who accompanied him to her shop agreed to the alteration. One year later a resolution was passed making the Stars and Stripes the official flag of the United States.
Her part in the American Revolution by sewing the Stars and Stripes would never have been known if it hadn't been for a family member bringing it to the attention of Congress almost 100 years later.
Hours are 10 am-5 pm daily from April-September; Tues.-Sun. from October-March. The home is opened on all holiday Mondays. A self guided tour is $3.00 for adults and seniors; $2.00 for children and students. A $4.00 entrance fee provides an audio guide.
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 Betsy Ross flag on her house by butterflykizzez04
The men presented her with a sketch of the proposed flag. She studied the drawing and noticed that there were six-pointed stars in the design. Betsy suggested that the stars should have five points, but the gentlemen protested, claiming that a great many of these flags must be made very quickly and a five-pointed star would be too difficult to make. With that, Betsy folded a piece of paper and with just one snip of her scissors she revealed a perfect five-pointed star. The men were impressed with her skill and agreed to change the design. One year later, on June 14, 1777, Congress passed the Flag Resolution, making the Stars and Stripes the official flag of the United States Leave a Comment
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 Betsy's Place by Rhondaj
But did she really sew the first American flag?
She WAS a good friend of George Washington. She WAS a seamstress. But the only proof that she did indeed sew the first flag is by an accounting made by her grandson...
The tour is self-guided and only takes about a half-hour.
Nearby is Elfreth's Alley- You must check it out. Also nearby: the US Mint and the new National Constitution Center.
So, while it doesn't take long to visit Betsy's place, it is close to other attractions.
Self-guided tour for Adults $3.00
Children & Seniors $2.00.
Hours: 10am - 5pm.
Open daily April -- September
Open Tuesday -- Sunday October -- March. Open on Monday holidays. Leave a Comment
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She is buried with her third husband, John Claypoole in the courtyard by the house. In the middle of the courtyard is a statue of cats. However, there is no historical record of Betsy Ross being particularly partial to cats. This statue was commissioned after the restoration of the house.
The house is small and there is a small fee to tour it. Tours are self guided or you can purchase an audio guide and there is a small gift shop.
Hours
Open 10 am – 5 pm
April – September: Daily
October – March: Tuesday - Sunday.
Open all holiday Mondays. Leave a Comment Address: 239 Arch Street, PhiladelphiaPhone: 215.686.1252Directions: The Betsy Ross House is within walking distance of Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.Website: http://www.betsyrosshouse.org/
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This historic house commemorates the life and accomplishments of Betsy Ross, a Philadelphia patriot believed to have made our first American flag. An excellent example of Colonial "middling" class architecture, the Betsy Ross House brings to life the working and living conditions of an 18th-century artisian.
There is an audio tour with headphones which explains the different aspects of the house for a small fee. We enjoyed the tour very much as well as the stories told of Betsy Ross' life. Leave a Comment Address: 239 Arch StreetPhone: 215-686-1252Directions: Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday. open holiday Mondays. Admission by donation. Location is wheelchair accessible.Website: www.betsyrosshouse.org
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 Betsy Ross House by MatthewMetcalfe
If you visit try to get their early. Due to the size of the house, it can be very difficult to move from room to room when crowded. Leave a Comment Address: 239 Arch StreetPhone: 215.686.1252Directions: Easy walking distance from the historic district. Take 2nd or 3rd street north from the historic district. Arch Street is a couple of blocks north. Signs to the house are also posted.Website: http://www.betsyrosshouse.org/
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 Betsy Ross House by seagoingJLWLeave a Comment Address: 239 Arch Street (between 2nd and 3rd Streets)Phone: 215-686-1252
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 by mannymiamiLeave a Comment Address: Arch street between 2nd and 3rd streets.Directions: Old City
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