Betsy Ross House

The story of Betsy Ross life and the making of the first flag was very interesting. There is some evidence that Betsy Ross did make our nation's first flag though it cannot be totally proven.

Sworn affidavits by her grandson, William Canby, and a number of Betsy Ross's family say they heard the story from her own mouth. As they say on the Betsy Ross website, "So, historical fact or well-loved legend, the story of Betsy Ross is as American as apple pie."

Down the same street that the Betsy Ross House is located is one of Philadelphia's tallest skyscrapers. What a contrast!