The Betsy Ross House
The Betsy Ross House - An Amazing American Hero
Have you ever wondered about the female heroines in our own American History? Most people know that Betsy Ross made the first American Flag, but Betsy Ross went through so many hardships in her life, to overcome them in a society where women weren't treated equally to men.
Born Elizabeth Griscom on New Years Day, 1752, Betsy Ross was born 8th out of an eventual 17 children. After completing her formal schooling, Ross apprenticed for years under John Webster and became an accomplished upholsterer. She fell in love with Webster, but he was Anglican, whereas her family were strict Quakers. After her decision to flee and marry Webster regardless, she was shunned from her family. Webster was killed in an explosion only 2 short years after their marriage leaving Ross childless and widowed.
Two years later Ross met and married her second husband, Joseph Ashburn, and had a child with him, a daughter, Zilla. Ashburn was a mariner, which left Ross alone a great deal of the time. 3 years after their marriage, Ashburn was imprisoned due to treason. While in prison, 9 month old Zilla died, and second daughter, Eliza was born. Ashburn never learned of either of these events, however, because he died of illness while imprisoned.
There is so much more to Betsy's life to be learned if you visit the Betsy Ross House. It is located at 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia. You will learn more of the US heroine that you probably never knew, and perhaps you'll never look at the US Flag in the same way again. Self guided tours are available, however an audio guide is also available, which tells the true story of Betsy Ross. Groups are welcome, however the Betsy Ross House does not take Group Reservations. Open Hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily from April through September, and October through March Tuesday through Sunday. Admission for the self-guided tour is $3.00 for adults and seniors, $2.00 for children and students. If you are interested in an audio guide, admission is $5.00, however a lesser rate will apply for groups.
Additional programs are available around holidays and weekends, so go ahead and call 215-686-1252 for a schedule, and learn more about this amazing woman at the Betsy Ross House.
Have you ever wondered about the female heroines in our own American History? Most people know that Betsy Ross made the first American Flag, but Betsy Ross went through so many hardships in her life, to overcome them in a society where women weren't treated equally to men.
Born Elizabeth Griscom on New Years Day, 1752, Betsy Ross was born 8th out of an eventual 17 children. After completing her formal schooling, Ross apprenticed for years under John Webster and became an accomplished upholsterer. She fell in love with Webster, but he was Anglican, whereas her family were strict Quakers. After her decision to flee and marry Webster regardless, she was shunned from her family. Webster was killed in an explosion only 2 short years after their marriage leaving Ross childless and widowed.
Two years later Ross met and married her second husband, Joseph Ashburn, and had a child with him, a daughter, Zilla. Ashburn was a mariner, which left Ross alone a great deal of the time. 3 years after their marriage, Ashburn was imprisoned due to treason. While in prison, 9 month old Zilla died, and second daughter, Eliza was born. Ashburn never learned of either of these events, however, because he died of illness while imprisoned.
There is so much more to Betsy's life to be learned if you visit the Betsy Ross House. It is located at 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia. You will learn more of the US heroine that you probably never knew, and perhaps you'll never look at the US Flag in the same way again. Self guided tours are available, however an audio guide is also available, which tells the true story of Betsy Ross. Groups are welcome, however the Betsy Ross House does not take Group Reservations. Open Hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily from April through September, and October through March Tuesday through Sunday. Admission for the self-guided tour is $3.00 for adults and seniors, $2.00 for children and students. If you are interested in an audio guide, admission is $5.00, however a lesser rate will apply for groups.
Additional programs are available around holidays and weekends, so go ahead and call 215-686-1252 for a schedule, and learn more about this amazing woman at the Betsy Ross House.
