Useful information
- Phone : +1 215-629-4026
- Website: : http://historicphiladelphia.org
Description
This brick house was the home of the Quaker seamstress Betsy Ross (1752-1836), who is credited with making the first Stars and Stripes flag. Her living quarters and workshop are preserved in their original condition. Temporary exhibitions of a historical nature are also held here, and activities are organised for visitors young and old (projection of films, cookery workshops etc).
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