Flag lady

In Philadelphia, only the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall draw more visitors than the home of adored American flag-maker and seamstress Betsy Ross. Betsy and her husband, John Ross, rented the Georgian style house from 1773-86, both living there and running their upholstery business out of the house. The house was built about 1740 and consists of two and a half floors and nine rooms. While r...

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