Betsy Ross House
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| Address |
239 Arch Street |
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| Admissions |
$3 adults, $2 children |
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| Hours |
10:00 am – 5:00 pm daily |
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| Phone |
215-686-1252 |
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| Website |
www.betsyrosshouse.org |
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 Betsy
Ross was a seamstress that worked out of her house on Arch Street.
Legend has it that Ross was commissioned by George Washington to
create the first American Flag.
It takes only a few minutes to walk through the tiny house, which
was restored in 1937. The upholstery shop where Ross allegedly sewed
the flag has been converted to a small souvenir shop.
The Betsy Ross House hosts Philadelphia’s annual Flag Day
celebration on June 14th.
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