First American Flag (1777) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Name: First American Flag (1777) – 52 Weeks of Firsts
Start: 2026-06-06T00:00:00
End: 2026-06-06T23:59:59
Location: Old City

Saturday, June 6·Old City

#250th

Stars, stripes and stitching history! Visit the birthplace of the first American flag and learn the story behind the bold woman who started it all… Betsy Ross.

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Stars, stripes and stitching history! Visit the birthplace of the first American flag and learn the story behind the bold woman who started it all… Betsy Ross.

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