Betsy Ross House

Introduction

It's never been confirmed whether Betsy Ross was the person who sewed the first American flag, though she's widely credited with the task. Her former home, where she would have sewn the first stars and stripes, is now a small museum.

Visitors can take a self-guided tour (with or without an audio guide) of the home before meeting "Betsy" herself. The real Betsy Ross, along with her third husband, John Claypoole, is buried in a courtyard behind the home.

Previous visitors agree this is a fun stop in Philadelphia, especially for kids. Note that there are three flights of stairs in the building and as such, this attraction is not wheelchair- or stroller-friendly.

Getting There

The Betsy Ross House is located in Old City.

Parking

There are a number of parking garages nearby.

Subway

Take the Market-Frankford line to the 8th St. Station; from there, the museum is roughly a half-mile away.

Bus

SEPTA routes 17, 21, 33, 38, 42, and 48 go to or near the museum. Big Bus Philadelphia also stops here during its hop-on, hop-off tours.

Philly Phlash

The seasonal Philly Phlash makes a stop at the Betsy Ross House.

Hours and Admission

The Betsy Ross House is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily between March and November. From December to February, visitors are welcomed Wednesday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for kids ages 6-12, and free for kids younger than 5. Audio guides are available for an additional fee.