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  • Betsy Ross House Group Audio Tour
  • Betsy Ross House: Self-Guided

     

    The Betsy Ross House takes visitors into the life and stories of America’s most famous flagmaker, with interactive and changing exhibitions.

    Please visit historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house for our current operating schedule and information.

    Visit our online store at: https://www.betsyrossgifts.com

    Tickets are general admission and are valid for any public operating day thru 12/31/2024 and are not date or time specific. When you arrive, please have your printed ticket ready or show it on your mobile device.

    Please be aware that the Historic House has 3 flights of stairs and is not wheelchair or stroller accessible. 

    Current hours of operation: 10 am - 5 pm, CLOSED Tuesdays December thru February

     

  • Parx Liberty Carousel

    Get ready to ride the Parx Liberty Carousel featuring hometown heroes Smarty Jones and Afleet Alex!

    Parx Liberty Carousel tickets are General Admission and are honored any public operating day thru 12/31/24, there are no time restrictions.

     

     

  • Philly Mini Golf

     

    Get ready to play Philly Mini Golf, Philadelphia's only 18-hole miniature golf course filled with Philadelphia icons. A perfect activity for friends and family.

    Philly Mini Golf tickets are General Admission and are honored any public operating day thru 12/31/24. In October, Guests must enter the course by 4:45pm.

    Philly Mini Golf tickets ARE NOT VALID for Spooky Mini Golf, Chilly Philly Mini Golf or Chilly Philly Mini Golf with LOVE. 

  • The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square

     

    This blockbuster event will illuminate Franklin Square with culturally inspired illuminated lantern sculptures, authentic stage performances, the Dragon Beer Garden, and more.

    The festival is open from 6 pm – 11 pm every night (closed July 4th). 

     

    Timed tickets are required for entry on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

    You may enter 15 minutes prior to the time on your ticket or any time after.

    Once inside, you may stay to enjoy the festival for as long as you like.

    There is NO RE-ENTRY, so please plan parking accordingly.

    Tickets are not valid after the close of the festival that day.

    Don't see your desired date or time? Click on "other dates" or "other times" to see more options. Tickets are valid for entry up to 30 minutes before closing time. 

    Please keep in mind that this is a limited run special event and is very popular. 

    Walk up and/or online ticket sales may cease when capacity is reached.

    Please purchase tickets as far in advance as possible to secure your entry.

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  • History Maker Tour - Flat Rate
  • History Maker Tour - Per Person Rate - 1 Hour
  • History Maker Tour - Per Person Rate - 2 Hours
  • Evening with Betsy
  • Chocolate Making - During Op Hours
  • Bloodletting & Burials - Non-FDFTE
  • Meet the Women of the Betsy Ross House

    Celebrate Women’s History Month at this one-of-a-kind event!

     

    This event, set for 12 p.m. thru 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, offers guests the opportunity to interact with Betsy at two stages of her life, along with her wealthy landlord.  Tour-goers will be greeted in the parlor by Hannah Lithgow, who owned the House when Betsy Ross rented rooms there.  Upstairs, they will come upon a young Betsy Ross secretly stitching the first flag in her bedchamber, away from the prying eyes of Loyalists.  Finally, in the basement, they will meet Betsy Ashburn, the remarried upholsterer, now participating in even more rebellious activity – making musket cartridges for the Continental Army.  

     

    Please note: Tickets are timed in 15 minute intervals so please choose your time carefully, as late arrivals will not be admitted and there are no refunds for this limited special program.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Philly Mini Golf - Non Holiday
  • Claypoole and Wilson Crafternoon

    Join Betsy Claypoole and her daughter and business partner, Clarissa Wilson, as they open their shop for an afternoon of sewing!

    Participants will learn to sew their own DIY lavender sachets to take home before continuing on to a self-guided tour of the Betsy Ross House. Next, guests will be invited to stop in Betsy’s shop to try some stitches on an authentic 18th century upholstery project with Betsy herself!

    No Sewing experience is required!

  • Parenting Skills Class

    Parenting Skills Class

    Franklin Square is proud to be able to offer our all-new parenting skills class to the community that we serve. 

    This FREE class presented by Dr. Kaila Dickstein, Psy. D. will be held on the 2nd Thursday of each month and will cover a variety of topics for new (or soon to be) parents.

    All parents (or soon to be) parents and caregiving assistants are welcome. (babies too)

    Schedule of Topics

    April 11:             Baby Development through the early years

    May 9:               Post partum feelings: what to expect and what to do with the unexpected

    June 13:            NICU moms and babies

    July 11:              Motherhood and Career: is there an achievable balance?

    Aug 8:                TBD

    September 12:    TBD

  • Yoga in the Square

    Yoga in the Square

    Bring your Yoga mat and join us near the Pavilion in Franklin Square for Kunalini Yoga.  All experience levels are welcome!