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February 2024 by Tommy Taylor
Be prepared to climb very narrow stairs. It's the way the houses were made back then and there are no elevators. Extremely small house but packed with history. History and Philadelphia should be very proud. Couple of actor portray Betsey and others bring it to life even more. You can even visit her grave onsite. Admission is cheap. I definitely want to come back. Definitely a place to visit when it's not busy. And I would not be a group over 5 unless you break down in smaller groups. The house and rooms, viewing areas are that small.
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February 2024 by RULESOFENGAGEMENT 1
Last summer, we, my wife and kiddos, visited Philadelphia and our first stop before getting our hotel. we stopped at the Betay Ross house. It was such an amazing experience, and the kids got to learn about American history directly from the source. The staff was extra helpful and very knowledgeable about the hiateou and the area. They recommended going and seeing other hiateoy items like Ben Franklin's gravesite and the local mint. More to come from this trip.
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February 2024 by Tatiana Hoover
Highlight was meeting Betsy Ross herself in her front parlor room where she entertained us with her family history and showed her incredible star making power! Unfortunately this site is not fully accessible with many, many stairs leading up and down to the displays in different rooms. There is a wide entrance and there are accessible areas, but the house itself is small and hard to manage.
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February 2024 by Luis Dion Dussault
We only visited the store! #WorstTouristEverVery pretty fountain filled with cats!! ??⬛?
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December 2023 by John De santis
Nice to visit where the first American flag was made, but I think it's too exaggerated make pay the kids 5 or 6 years old. Still a beautiful place to visit it's part of American history once in a lifetime you have to see it for me two times is better than one
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December 2023 by Terry Smetaniuk
Thought it would be Free admission being it's a historic site. Admission is, if i remember correctly, $10 per person. If your're a family of 4 or more, you'd probably do better to save your money. The admission fee is why the low score.
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November 2023 by Avv. Andrea Battista
By pure chance, after watching the TV series "Sleepy Hollow", I visited Betsy Ross' house in Philadelphia and it was like taking a dive into the past. This historic home, said to be where the first American flag was sewn (by Betsy Ross), exudes a feeling of living history. Upon entering the house, you immediately feel transported to another era, with furnishings and atmospheres that faithfully reflect the American colonial period. Each room, with its period objects and preserved structure, tells a fascinating story, making the visiting experience incredibly authentic and engaging. It was like walking into an episode of “Sleepy Hollow,” but with the added charm of historical reality.
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November 2023 by thefunmachine
American history in its glory
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November 2023 by Christina Hernandez
The gift shop is cute, a few shirts and trinkets. The tour of the house is cool. Very informative. You can rent headphones to get more info. When you get to the sewing room “Betsy Ross” is there sewing a flag and answers questions. She talks about how her fabric is different from our fabric that is used today. Very well done. You can buy flags that are actually flown.
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November 2023 by Coming Judgement
Great old colonial house in the City of Brotherly Love. This has got to be one of the few that are left. One of the reenactors there on site told me, that many years ago when they were tearing down some of these colonial era houses, they hit it with a bulldozer, and instead of buckling, it just literally pushed it over. That is how well these houses were built. The reenactors on site really give you a sense that you just stepped back into time. Great living museum, awesome historical site.
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October 2023 by Oofrish V Contractor
When in Philadelphia, it’s a must to visit The Betsy Ross House to understand how the first American flag was made and the life and struggles of Elizabeth Ross, the creator.The visit to the house does not need more than 30 to 45 minutes, however there is a nice courtyard outside the house where you can relax and spend as much time as you like.The regular tickets for adults were at USD 10 and with an additional $2, one can have the headphones to hear the commentary which was very nice. Although the visit may be done by only reading the boards, listening to Betsy’s story adds a rich flavor to this visit.It is a great place to take children and young kids also, to experience this piece of history through a visual and story narration process.
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September 2023 by Coco N.
We had such a good time at the Betsy Ross house. It felt like stepping back in time - such great preservation. The staff was lovely - my boyfriend farted in Betsy Ross's quarters
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August 2023 by Gwénola Farault
Très jolie maison d’époque. C’est surtout celle de la femme qui a confectionné le premier drapeau américain !Elle est inhumée avec son époux dans la cour de la maison. Un petit spectacle très instructif est également joué dans cette dernière.Jolie boutique attenante.Je recommande !
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August 2023 by shannon realtor
Fantastic! A great historical visit, very nice lil gift shop. There is an adorable courtyard with tables and chairs and a remarkable fountain with all the 13 colonies on it. Many informative signs. Near other nice shops. Easy walk from the Liberty Bell. Many photo ops. Enjoyed it very much.
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August 2023 by Natalie D
The Betsy Ross House is an iconic part of US history (open since 1898 as a museum!) and is well worth visiting. Very close to sites such as Independence Hall, you start with a small display around the history and legend that sprung up around Betsy Ross herself and the house before heading through the courtyard into the house.It is quite small, and is a one way system so make sure you check everything out before moving on. It looks at the parlor, bedrooms and work spaces before moving downstairs into the basement. There are interpretive signs around the house but you can also choose to pay for an audio tour as well. Finally, you end up back in the courtyard (don't miss Betsy Ross's grave to the side) and can then head back into the gift shop or leave the site.I did like it and I think it is a must-see for it's history however it feels just a little bit neglected with some ripped signs in some areas and in need of a little updating to compete with similar museums in the area.
