Colonial Chocolate Making

This isn’t the same Betsy Ross House you remember! No trip to Historic Philadelphia would be complete without a visit to the home of America’s most famous flagmaker. Meet Betsy in person in her upholstery shop and learn about her fascinating life and career. You’ll learn about Betsy’s undercover activities, her family life, and of course the iconic flag sewing story.

SPECIAL EXHIBITS

Stitching the Story Together: Betsy Ross and the American Flag

Discover the life behind the legend in a new exhibit exploring Betsy Ross and the work that made her one of the most well-known women in American history. From her work in upholstery and flag making to a larger than life painting, explore truths and misconceptions about Betsy Ross and how her story grew from an oral tradition to a house museum visited by hundreds of thousands of people every year.
Generously funded by the McLean Foundation.

Furnishing the Widow’s Chamber

Observe as Betsy Ross stitches a full set of chintz bed hangings for Hannah Lithgow, the widowed owner of the home who ran multiple boarding houses and lived here alongside Betsy. In addition to the hand-sewn upholstery work, other changes in the bedchamber reflect new research and interpretation of Hannah Lithgow and a more open flow for guests.
Generously funded by Dr. Jeffrey Kenneth Kohn.

Women at Work in Revolutionary America

This interactive exhibit highlights the household tasks performed by women in the 18th century, specifically food shopping and laundry, and the women who performed them.