Did you know that Betsy Ross didn't design the United States flag?
She may have sewn quite a few in her day, but there is no actual evidence that Betsy Ross was the person responsible for the design of the US Flag. In fact, Betsy’s name didn’t even come up in conjunction with the deed until 1876, forty years after her death. The first person to have made that claim publicly was New Jersey Congressman Francis Hopkinson in 1780, who had hoped (in vain) to earn a “quarter cask of the public wine” for his efforts. Apparently, he didn’t take wampum.
Come check out the US flag today at American Heritage in Creve Coeur. Come see the difference in the material- a polyester flag versa a nylon flag. A nylon flag would look great flying on a flagpole this time a round. Get a flag in time for 4th of July!
