Betsy Ross
Betsy Ross and the first American flag: her real importance in women's history. She made the first American flag, at the request of George Washington -- or did she?
About Betsy Ross
Why Betsy Ross is important to women's history. A biography, illustrations and links to more resources on the net. Biography from your Women's History Guide.
Why Betsy Ross is important to women's history. A biography, illustrations and links to more resources on the net. Biography from your Women's History Guide.
Myths of Women's History: Betsy Ross and the First Flag
Did Betsy Ross really make the first American flag?
Did Betsy Ross really make the first American flag?
Betsy Ross
Debunking the traditional Betsy Ross story, including President Wilson's quote, "Would that it were true!"
Debunking the traditional Betsy Ross story, including President Wilson's quote, "Would that it were true!"
Betsy Ross and the American Flag
From the Independence Hall Association, the "true story" of Betsy Ross and her involvement with the first American flag.
From the Independence Hall Association, the "true story" of Betsy Ross and her involvement with the first American flag.
Betsy Ross Flag Puzzle
Reassemble a Betsy Ross flag -- requires the Shockwave plug-in to view.
Reassemble a Betsy Ross flag -- requires the Shockwave plug-in to view.
Betsy Ross: Her Life
On a site sponsored by the Independence Hall Association of Philadelphia, a retelling of Ross' life.
On a site sponsored by the Independence Hall Association of Philadelphia, a retelling of Ross' life.
Betsy Ross House
A description of the Philadelphia landmark, the home where Ross (supposedly) lived and worked.
A description of the Philadelphia landmark, the home where Ross (supposedly) lived and worked.
Betsy Ross House Courtyard - Betsy Ross House Tour
An illustrated virtual tour of the Betsy Ross house.
An illustrated virtual tour of the Betsy Ross house.
Betsy Ross' House: Cross Stitch
A cross stitch project of Ross' house, Philadelphia.
A cross stitch project of Ross' house, Philadelphia.
Betsy Ross' Sewing Table Here In Cecil County
A family story about Betsy Ross' sewing table, preserved by her descendants.
A family story about Betsy Ross' sewing table, preserved by her descendants.
Five Pointed Star in One Snip
Activity sheet, demonstrating how to fold paper (or cloth) so that one can cut out a 5-pointed star with one cut of the scissors.
Activity sheet, demonstrating how to fold paper (or cloth) so that one can cut out a 5-pointed star with one cut of the scissors.
Francis Hopkinson
An alternate story of the first flag.
An alternate story of the first flag.
Historical Flags - Betsy Ross Flag
Note that in this commercial ad for a "Betsy Ross Flag" they mingle the various allegations about the flag's designer.
Note that in this commercial ad for a "Betsy Ross Flag" they mingle the various allegations about the flag's designer.
A Modern Betsy Ross
Cartoonist turns Betsy Ross into a symbol of women's rights, 1912.
Cartoonist turns Betsy Ross into a symbol of women's rights, 1912.
Point-Counterpoint
Arguments for and against the story of Betsy Ross creating the first American flag.
Arguments for and against the story of Betsy Ross creating the first American flag.
Was This Her House?
Documents the 'detective work' by which the house where Ross lived and worked was identified.
Documents the 'detective work' by which the house where Ross lived and worked was identified.