Betsy Ross House

The Betsy Ross House is a historic home and museum showcasing the life and work of Betsy Ross, the famous flag maker. Visitors can explore the tiny rooms and tight staircases of the circa-1740 residence on a self-guided tour and learn about Ross' role in the American Revolution and her fascinating work and life. The house features Ross' upholstery shop, the parlor where she is said to have received the Flag Committee, the bedroom where family legend states that she sewed the first flag, and the basement where she made musket cartridges for the Continental Army. Treasures throughout the home include Ross's family bible, eyeglasses, and more. The house also offers changing exhibits and audio guides, including a special version for kids, where children can learn more about life among the working class in 18th-century Philadelphia while solving 'history mysteries.' During the summer months, kids can help Betsy raise the American flag, and visitors can meet Phillis, an African American colonial who explains and shows what life was like for a freed Black woman in the 18th century