The Betsy Ross House is a historic landmark in Philadelphia that is said to be the place where Betsy Ross lived between 1752 and 1836, and during that time designed and sewed the first American Flag. Located on Arch Street, just a few blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, the front part of the house was built in the Pennsylvania colonial style around 1740, while the rear section and the stair hall was added ten to 20 years later. Today, visitors can explore the house by wandering through the tiny rooms and tight staircases on self-guided tours and discover why she took on the potentially treasonous flag-making task. The Betsy Ross House has long been the site of Philadelphia's observance of Flag Day.

239 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Phone: 215-686-1252

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