Betsy Ross House

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Betsy Ross House
239 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19106-1915
215 627 5343

http://www.betsyrosshouse.org

The house is generally recognized as the place where Betsy Ross lived when she may have made the first American Flag. The house is located, just blocks from Independence Hall . The house was built about 1740 and consists of 2-1/2 floors and nine rooms. Ross rented the home between 1773 and 1786 where she and her husband, John Ross, lived here and ran their upholstery business. .The property also includes a courtyard area. Admission: $3. Open: Apr.-Sept., daily 10-5; Oct.-Mar., Tues.-Sun 10-5.