Betsy Ross House : Programs

Program Descriptions

The Betsy Ross House is alive with the sights and sounds of the 18th century. You won’t just learn about colonial history here, you will’ll be a part of it!

Plan to stay for a while after you tour the house to enjoy our interactive, historical programming.

Meet Betsy Ross in person and ask the famous lady all about her fascinating life and times and, of course, hear the story of the first Stars & Stripes.
Girl Wonder: A brand-new stage show that highlights the contributiions of Colonial women...talk about girl power!.
Colonial Crafters will be at work spinning wool and practicing the fine art of lace-making.
Hammer Dulcimer Player demonstrates the sounds of the colonial-era instrument.
Joke & Dagger is a hilarious “sword-fight” that will have you laughing out loud. When the performance is over, join the actors on stage to learn the basics of stage combat.
A Soldier’s Life will teach you about daily life for a soldier in the Continental Army. Touch the uniforms and equipment and hear of the hardships soldiers faced in winning independence.
Storytellers spin riveting and little-known tales from colonial history in the shady courtyard. Just the place to relax and hear an interesting story.

Check our daily schedule for program times and don't forget to visit our home page often to find out about upcoming special events. Plus, catch a family-friendly performance on our stage.