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If you love Flag Day, then Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the place to visit. Aside from being a city that is widely associated with the very patriotic tenets of freedom and justice, it turns out that Philadelphia is also the birthplace of one of the most patriotic women in history.
Betsy Ross was born in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, in 1752. Famous for sewing the American flag, this amazing woman is honored in many ways throughout her home city.
What better place to spend Flag Day then at the Betsy Ross House, a 250-year-old bandbox-style house that Ross is said to have occupied between 1773 and 1785. Today visitors can tour the house, see some of Ross’ sewn creations and other personal items, and witness interactive exhibits that concern her life and accomplishments. Best of all they get to hear the stories of her life from a most remarkable source; “Betsy” herself makes regular appearances at the house, which also features a gift shop.
While in Philadelphia County, tourists also can visit the Betsy Ross Bridge, a truss bridge that spans the Delaware River spanning the Delaware River from Philadelphia to Pennsauken, New Jersey. Tourists can pause to contemplate that famous day in history when George Washington crossed the Delaware; on Flag Day this reflection will hold even more meaning.
When planning a Flag Day celebration in Philadelphia, don’t forget to bring along some patriotic party supplies. These should include emblazoned images of the American flag, as they appear on placemats and table coverings, party plates and cups. One also could erect red, white and blue banners and paper link chains at the festivity, along with miniature American flags that guests can take home as party favors. Betsy Ross would be proud!
An amazing place to visit for Flag Day is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Right click to copy the the printable Flag Day puzzle below.
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Right click to copy the the printable Flag Day puzzle
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* Flag Day is a day that Americans commemorate the adoption of the Stars and Stripes by celebrating the flag every June 14th.
* This day was chosen because on June 14, 1777 the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag.
Seamstress Betsy Ross was commissioned to create the new flag for the new nation.
President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation in 1916 making June 14th Flag Day.
* Over the past years the flag has changed 27 times. The last change was on July 4, 1960 to include the 50th state, Hawaii.
* The thirteen stripes on the flag represent the thirteen original colonies and the colors of the stripes, red and white, stand for the courage and purity of our nation. The stars stand for the fifty separate but united States of our nation.
* Flag Day is a great day to teach younger generations the significance of our flag.
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Educational Flag Day History Learning Guide
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