Betsy Ross House
7 expert reviews
“Betsy Ross, who is credited with making the first Stars and Stripes flag, lived here after her husband, Patriot John Ross, died in 1776.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's
"It's easy to find this little brick house with the gabled roof: just look for the 13-star flag displayed from its second-floor window."
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Lonely Planet
"It's believed that Betsy Griscom Ross (1752−1836), upholsterer and seamstress, may have sewn the first US flag here."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"See the house where America's first flag was made, and even meet 'Betsy Ross' herself: ask her questions, watch her at work on a flag."
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Where
"Visit the historic home of America’s most famous flagmaker."
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Time Out
"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."
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Be sure to stop and take a peek at her final resting place, which is right on the property.