Betsy Ross
Born January 1, 1752Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaDied January 30, 1836Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Shop manager, upholsterer, seamstress
"I remember having heard my mother … sa...
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Ross, Betsy
Born January 1, 1752 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Died January 30, 1836 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Businesswoman, seamstress
Betsy Ross, the legendary maker of the first American flag kn...
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Although the evidence is not solid, most historians point to upholsterer Betsy Ross (1752-1836) as the woman who sewed the first U.S. flag.On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress, on a motion from ...
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Tour guides will show you this historic city on foot, trolley or double-decker bus, in a horse-drawn carriage, while riding a Segway or even as you blow a kazoo on a boat with wheels.But can you be...
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Salsa steps, taps and beats will accompany the activities at Fourth of July festivities this week across the City of Brotherly Love.Thousands of residents and tourists are expected to participate i...
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Betsy Ross
Ross, Betsy
Betsy Ross
Philly to tour guides: Yo! Get it right
