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Betsy Ross House

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The Betsy Ross House, located at 239 Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a museum, store, and tourist attraction that offers a unique and …

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Dec 7, 2024
We had so much fun and learned so much! Connor at the front desk was so welcoming and knowledgable and made our trip so enjoyable.Full review by Olivia M
Nov 11, 2024
This wasn't actually her home, she rented a room there, and she wasn't there for very long, but it is where she made the flag. If you're interested in American history this is worth a visit.Full review by solocationer
Oct 5, 2024
My wife and I stopped by the Betsy Ross House while on vacation, and we’re so glad we did! The museum is packed with history and fascinating exhibits. We learned so much about Betsy Ross and how she …Full review by dennise1964
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The Betsy Ross House is a landmark in Philadelphia purported to be the site where the seamstress and flag-maker Betsy Ross (175…
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The story goes that Mrs. Eizabeth Claypoole, also known as Betsy Ross, had a visit from George Washington in 1776. She persuaded …
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The legend of how Betsy Ross created the first American flag may lack proper historical evidence, but it remains an integral part of ear…
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There are lots of history-related things to do in Philly, but the Betsy Ross House is one of the ones that really makes an impression. Kids ca…
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Located:239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
President:Amy Needle (Historic Philadelphia, Inc.)
Chairperson:William H. Haines, IV (Historic Philadelphia, Inc.)
Type:Historic Location

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How much time should you allot to visit the Betsy Ross home? Is there parking nearby?
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I spent about an hour there. I don't know about parking as I walked from my hotel.
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Answer by Ruth S · Jun 24, 2023
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When is good time to visit or times to avoid due to crowds?
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I went in late April and it was not busy
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What is the difference between audio tour and self guided tour? I could not find anything on their website or google. …
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What is the difference between audio tour and self guided tour? I could not find anything on their website or google. Appreciate your inputs on this! Thanks!
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The audio tour takes one step by step through each important section of the house and it's history. Not everything is labeled so you would be guessing at what you are looking at. My …
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The audio tour takes one step by step through each important section of the house and it's history. Not everything is labeled so you would be guessing at what you are looking at. My Wife and I shared our audio easily but if you split up, get your own. It truly enhanced our visit 100%. Good luck and hope you enjoy this location as much as we did.
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How long is the tour?
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We did the self guided tour without the listening device, so we stopped and read the informational signs. This way we were able to spend more time on the areas in which our …
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We did the self guided tour without the listening device, so we stopped and read the informational signs. This way we were able to spend more time on the areas in which our grandkids were interested. We spent the most time in the room where "Betsy" gave us some background on herself and the time period. In all, we were probably there for 30 minutes.
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Years ago when my wifes Grandmother was little her father bought each of the children a "share" in the Betsy Ross …
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Years ago when my wifes Grandmother was little her father bought each of the children a "share" in the Betsy Ross house, can you supply any info on that?
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"Shares" to the Betsy Ross House were actually 10 cent subscriptions to the House. In 1898, the American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association sold 10 cent …
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"Shares" to the Betsy Ross House were actually 10 cent subscriptions to the House. In 1898, the American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association sold 10 cent subscriptions to help purchase the House and turn it into a museum. With each subscription, the donor received a numbered certificate featuring Birth of our Nation's Flag (painted by Charles Weisgerber, who helped save the House) and their name was recorded in a register of names (now in the BRH archives).
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