Betsy Ross House : Press Room

Press Room

Welcome to the Betsy Ross House Press Room. Here, news media and other interested organizations will find News Releases, a Fact Sheet of FAQs about the history and background of the site, Photography for publication, and other specifics on Events and Performances at the Betsy Ross House.

Media Contact

For all media inquiries and photo/video requests, please Heather Kincade or call 267.278.1505.

22 April 2008

Flag Festival Adds Well-Known Artist & Musician to Line-Up; Pop Art Flags and Sound Of Philly Amp Up June Event

PHILADELPHIA, PA - Flags Across America artist Scott LoBaido and well-known musical artist Art Aiken of The Blue Notes have been added to the line-up of Flag Festival '08 at the Betsy Ross House. Both will be part of the weekend street fair slated for June 14 & 15, beginning at 10 a.m. Download PDF

21 April 2008

Join A Guiness World Record Attempt - Betsy Ross House Builds Largest Post-It® Note Flag June 14

PHILADELPHIA, PA - What do you get when you combine Flag Day, the home of America's most famous flagmaker and 8,000 Post-It® Super Sticky Notes? The world's largest American Flag made of Post-it Notes, say officials at Philadelphia's Betsy Ross House - and you can be a part of the action. Download PDF

21 April 2008

Summer Of Fun Planned At The Betsy Ross House; Flag Festival Tops List & Free Programming Returns

PHILADELPHIA, PA - Located in the heart of Historic Philadelphia, just blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, the Betsy Ross House offers visitors a unique view of colonial history, plus free family programming and special events all summer long. Download PDF

18 February 2008

Philadelphia's Betsy Ross House to host Flag Festival; First-time event celebrates the Flag June 8-15, 2008.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Betsy Ross House will host Philadelphia's first-ever Flag Festival June 8-15, 2008. Featuring an exhibit of historic flags, demonstrations by local artisans, book signings and family fun, the event coincides with Flag Week and culminates with a weekend-long Flag Day celebration. Download PDF

12 December 2007

Lisa Acker Moulder named director of Betsy Ross House

PHILADELPHIA, PA - Lisa Acker Moulder has been named the new director of the Betsy Ross House, the Historic Philadelphia, Inc. board of directors announced today. Download PDF

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