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.
Why Betsy Ross is important to women's history: a biography, illustrations and links to more resources on the net.
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
Illustrations and other depictions of Betsy Ross, supposedly the maker of the first United States flag.
Illustrations and other depictions of Betsy Ross, supposedly the maker of the first United States flag.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.