Betsy Ross House
The colonial home of the upholsterer said to have sewn the first American flag, with Betsy herself (an actor) at work inside.
- Open
- Most days; check the website
- Price
- Paid; the courtyard is free
- Time Needed
- 45 minutes
- Address
- 239 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- 2nd St station (Market–Frankford Line).
Why Go
Whether Betsy Ross really made the first Stars and Stripes is debated, but her story is a window into the life of a working woman in Revolutionary Philadelphia. The small 18th-century house has period rooms and an upholstery shop where costumed interpreters answer questions.
Nearby
Something wrong or out of date?
Traveler Reviews
Sign in and mark Betsy Ross House as visited to write a review.