Betsy Ross House

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Betsy Ross House The well-known and loved story of Betsy Ross sewing the first Stars & Stripes is tightly woven into the colorful fabric of America's rich history.
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🇺🇸 Philly’s most famous flagmaker
🏠 Step into history & meet Betsy
🎭 Tours, events & family fun year-round
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https://bit.ly/42vfe5f The Betsy Ross House, the birthplace of the American flag, is alive with the sights and sounds of the 18th century. Tour the house and then stay a while longer to learn more about Betsy and her exciting life and times through our interactive, historical programming. Also, be sure to experience our special events - like Historic Chocolate Making!

There’s more to discover behind the famous flag. 🇺🇸Visit the Betsy Ross House to learn more about Betsy Ross, her life a...
10/24/2026

There’s more to discover behind the famous flag. 🇺🇸

Visit the Betsy Ross House to learn more about Betsy Ross, her life and work, and the world she lived in. Wander through the historic house, explore its rooms, and uncover stories that bring 18th-century Philadelphia to life.

Make the Betsy Ross House part of your next Old City visit.

🎟️ Plan your visit at https://historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house/

Get to know the women behind Philadelphia’s 18th-century history. At the Betsy Ross House, meet women from the 18th cent...
10/22/2026

Get to know the women behind Philadelphia’s 18th-century history.

At the Betsy Ross House, meet women from the 18th century and hear about their lives, from the work they did and families they cared for to the challenges they faced in a changing city. Ask questions, learn their stories, and get a closer look at everyday life in 18th-century Philadelphia.

Meet the Women of the 18th Century every Saturday through October 31, from 11am–3pm. 🇺🇸

Plan your visit at https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/meet-the-women-of-the-18th-century/

History is more than names and dates. It’s the stories of the people who lived it.Discover what life was like for women ...
10/16/2026

History is more than names and dates. It’s the stories of the people who lived it.

Discover what life was like for women in 18th-century Philadelphia through conversations with women from different backgrounds and walks of life at the Betsy Ross House. Learn about their work, families, daily routines, and experiences, and ask questions along the way.

Meet the Women of the 18th Century every Saturday, through October 31, from 11am–3pm. 🇺🇸

Plan your visit at https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/meet-the-women-of-the-18th-century/

What stories can a house tell? 🏠Take a tour of the Betsy Ross House and explore the rooms where one of Philadelphia’s mo...
10/15/2026

What stories can a house tell? 🏠

Take a tour of the Betsy Ross House and explore the rooms where one of Philadelphia’s most recognizable figures is said to have lived and worked. See the spaces, objects, and details that offer a glimpse into life in 18th-century Philadelphia and learn more about the woman behind the legend of the American flag.

Plan your visit at https://historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house/ to the Betsy Ross House and discover a different side of Philadelphia history. 🇺🇸

10/14/2026

Even Betsy Ross is getting into the spirit of spooky season!

From spooky putts at Franklin Square to the eerie tales of Bloodletting & Burials, there’s no shortage of Halloween fun to discover in Historic Philadelphia.

For the month of October, Philly Mini Golf has transformed into spooky fun for the season. Swing by during the day for family friendly fun, or come after dark for animated scenery, spooky music, strobe lights, and fog. Don’t forget to grab a drink at the Boo-zy Bar, open Thursdays - Sunday from 5-9pm for seasonal beverages!

Saturdays at the Betsy Ross House, Bloodletting and Burials takes you on an eerie tour through the historic streets of Old City, recounting the true gruesome tales of disease, death, and burial in 18-century Philadelphia. End the tour with a specialty cocktail at The Garden at City Tavern.

Spooky Mini Golf
Daily through November 1 | 10 am - 10 pm

Bloodletting & Burials
Saturdays in October | 5:30pm & 6:45pm

Get your tickets for Spooky Mini Golf at https://bit.ly/3Wrb8f2 and tickets to Bloodletting & Burials at https://bit.ly/3zSiWf2

Philadelphia’s history has a darker side. 🩸Explore the realities of illness, death, and burial in 18th-century Philadelp...
10/12/2026

Philadelphia’s history has a darker side. 🩸

Explore the realities of illness, death, and burial in 18th-century Philadelphia on Bloodletting & Burials, a walking tour through the streets of Old City. Starting at the Betsy Ross House, you’ll uncover the medical practices, customs, and challenges that shaped life and death in the colonial city.

Then, raise a glass to the end of the evening with a specialty cocktail or mocktail at the , included with your ticket. 🍺

🗓️ Saturdays in October
🕠 5:30pm & 6:45pm

Get your tickets at https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/bloodletting-and-burials/

Philly has officially taken over London! 🦅💚🇬🇧 Betsy Ross with Visit PA | Pennsylvania Tourism Office and the Philadelphi...
10/10/2026

Philly has officially taken over London! 🦅💚🇬🇧 Betsy Ross with Visit PA | Pennsylvania Tourism Office and the Philadelphia Eagles brought the Birds hype to Goldwood Pub, and the energy is UNREAL!

Betsy’s in London, and yes, she brought her own flag! 🇺🇸🦅 Betsy Ross is across the pond with Visit PA | Pennsylvania Tou...
10/09/2026

Betsy’s in London, and yes, she brought her own flag! 🇺🇸🦅
 
Betsy Ross is across the pond with Visit PA | Pennsylvania Tourism Office, bringing Philly pride to London ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles game!
 
Today’s itinerary: riding the Tube, visiting the London Eye, and finding fellow Birds fans along the way.
Red, white, blue, and a little midnight green. Go Birds! 🦅
 

10/06/2026

Join us for Bloodletting & Burials, an after-dark walking tour that starts at the Betsy Ross House and leads you through the cobblestone streets of Old City. Learn how 18th-century Philadelphians faced illness, death, and burial, and discover the grim realities behind colonial life.

Your evening ends with a specialty cocktail or mocktail at The Garden at City Tavern, included with your ticket. 🍻

🗓️ Saturdays in October
🕠 5:30pm & 6:45pm

🎟️ Purchase tickets now at https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/bloodletting-and-burials/

Step inside a piece of Philadelphia history. 🏠🇺🇸The Betsy Ross House offers a glimpse into everyday life in 18th-century...
10/05/2026

Step inside a piece of Philadelphia history. 🏠🇺🇸

The Betsy Ross House offers a glimpse into everyday life in 18th-century Philadelphia. Explore the historic rooms, learn about Betsy Ross’s life and work as an upholsterer, and discover the stories of the people who lived and worked in this neighborhood during Colonial Philadelphia.

Visit the Betsy Ross House and explore Philadelphia history firsthand, plan your visit at https://historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house/

Address

239 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA
19106

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+12156294026

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