Betsy Ross House
add photosOpen seven days a week Memorial Day through Labor Day, 10:00 A.M.to 5:00 P.M. In the off-season, open Tuesday through Sunday 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Open on Monday holidays including Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day. Closed Thanksgiing, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
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"History comes alive here"
After a long cold walk through Philadelphia in December, it was a relief to step into Betsy Ross’s House. Starting in the courtyard, you are inundated with the feeling that you have stepped back through time. The house is located on a block of brick buildings, tucked between two much more modern houses, the courtyard lined with uneven brick. Once inside you buy your ticket ($3 Adult, $2 Child, $5 for Audio tour) and walk through the house, stopping at plaques along the way to read about the life and times of an extraordinary woman. I had just finished teaching my girls about the American Revolution prior to this vacation, and the self-guided tour through the house really brought history to life for them. I had taught them about Betsy Ross, but by the time we finished the tour, they had a much clearer understanding of the woman and her story.
I recommend the tour to anyone, young or old.
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"Fun with the Family"
Yes, Betsy Ross really lived here at 239 Arch Street. And, yes, she really did sew flags for the Continental Congress, although nobody is certain how active a role she played in the design of the American flag. Her renovated house is an excellent example of a colonial artisan’s home. Greeters are in colonial garb, and tours are self-guided, with kid-friendly signs. The tour itself is brief, but there is cotinuous family-friendly entertainment on the stage in the courtyard. For example, you might meet Betsy Ross, Ben Franklin, or an eighteenth-century magician.
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"Awesome for History Buffs and Kid Alike! Especially on a Summer Day!"
I am a Philadelphia native and growing up, my favorite thing to do in historical Philadelphia was visiting the Betsy Ross House. It is stone and partially below ground, so its a great stop on a hot summer day. The house truly gives kids and adults a taste of what it was like to live in a Philadelphia home at the time of the Revolution, as it is set up with period furniture, clothing, household items, and mannequins. It's also a realtively short tour, so it can hold the attention of younger children. Enjoy! ;)
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"Birth of our flag & the 5 pointed star"
Our girls enjoyed this tour. It was fun to see where Betsy lived and for the kids to learn the history of our flag in an engaging way. They got to meet a woman dressed as Betsy and learn how to cut 5 pointed stars out of paper. There was some fun, historical entertainment outside in the adjourning courtyard as well.
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"Part of History"
This tour doesn't take long because the house isn't very big, but it's interesting to see the historic house in Philadelphia where Betsy Ross once lived. There's a small hands-on area in the basement, which the kids liked. They also liked the artisan and musician who were in the gift shop. Admission is reasonable; this is a good stop on any tour of Philadelphia.
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