Betsy Ross Guestbook

I work at the centennial culture center in the small town of olla, louisiana. olla has a rich history, along with the neighboring towns of urania and tullos. the area has gone the way of many small towns. we are working to revive what we can. thanks V.
virginia lewis, olla, louisiana 71465 [03-19-2010]

Betsy Ross is my idol! Go Betsy! =]
Lilly [03-17-2010]

Really enjoyed reading the information on Betsy Ross. Some I remembered from my own school days and some I didn't know at all. Thank you for sharing this information with us.
Jan Lawrence, Buena Park, CA 90620 [03-17-2010]

My mother was Marjorie Delight Ross, a decendent of the same Ross family Betsy married into. She and my grandmother could both make the 5 point star, and sewing was a hobby she really enjoyed. She aspired to be a clothing designer, was actually very good at it, but her ability and interest in chemistry and math, led her to be a teacher of both in high school. She was born in Weir, KS. She lived in Texas where I was born, but returned to Chanute, KS. She was a teacher at the high school until she died of a brain tumor in 1974. She had a younger brother John David, who served in the Navy during WWII as an aircraft mechanic, and two sisters, Gracie and Roberta. There is also a link to John Ross, Chief of the Cherokee Nation, my grandmother was ashamed of this, and destroyed letters that established this, I am currently trying to establish the link between Betsy's marriage to John Ross, who I believe is a relative to the John Ross of the Cherokee Nation.
Timothy Ecord, Joshua, TX [03-16-2010]

I love Mrs. Ross and all that she has done to mark the United States. My mom is helping me do a biography on her and we cannot stop looking at different websites on Mrs. Ross. It is just so amazing what she accomplished in her life.
Damion Holloway, Maxton, NC [03-16-2010]

Helping my son do a biography on Bestsy Ross. He seems to be obsessed with her. Every report or project he has had to do in school so far has been on her in one way or another.
Carrie Beasley, Maxton, NC [03-16-2010]

Besty ross is nice
anonymous, Fremont [03-13-2010]

my 8 years old little girl is doimg a project about Betsy Ross so i do have a lot of ? to make.
ana, fort worth tx [03-11-2010]

hi!
halay, texas [03-11-2010]

Fernie [03-10-2010]

robyn lamere, temprance mi [03-09-2010]

love this Websit. it told me everything i needed to know about Betsy Ross
mumu, asaba [03-09-2010]

i liki this sity keep it up i am with you ok.
mumu, asaba [03-09-2010]

I remember back in 1963 when the flag my our school had to be retired due to age. The entire school was sent out side to the flag pole for the ceremony. The flag was lowered and the new one was raised. The old flag was saluted and burned with taps being played. Where did this education go? We were taught the values and respect that existed when the first flag was made. To this day, I remember this and that moment will never leave my memory. Art Http://www.discountmydragons.com
Art, New York [03-08-2010]

about her(all)
msselkeesmuv, United Sates of America [03-05-2010]

karen [03-05-2010]

Hi I am researching betsy ross for the Think-A-Thon
Mindy [03-05-2010]

Raina [03-03-2010]

I had visited The Betsy Ross house a couple of times when I was growing up in S. New Jersey. So, I occasionally find myself visiting again via the internet and I remember the feeling of reverence when I visited this house as a child.
Raymond Charles Johnson, Houston, Texas, United States [03-03-2010]

I am doing research for our Brownie Level Girl Scout Troop (#20511) to discuss significant women in history. Thank you for the information contained here.
Nicole M., Palmer, MA, USA [03-03-2010]

My son had to pick a
Tigist Plotkin [03-03-2010]

My son had to pick a famous women to write a paper on. We choose Besty Ross because she sewed the first American Flag. Whar a great learning experirence for both of us.
Jennifer McNeela, Plainfield, IL [03-02-2010]

Both of my parents grew up in South Philadelphia. I have spent numerous vacations there visiting the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross' House, and Independence Hall. I learned a lot about our Country's beginning. I hope that one day soon I can start taking my children to visit them as well.
Lorraine Corbett, Four Oaks, NC [03-01-2010]

omg its a day before my report is due and this website is helping me a lot !
Vanessa, Santa Ana,CA [03-01-2010]

This was very interesting. I have talked a lot about the flag and proper respect for the flag with my class recently and I cannot wait to show them this website and take them on a virtual tour of Betsy Ross's house. I hope to be able to visit in person some day soon!
Karyn Christensen, Hurricane, Utah USA [03-01-2010]

I'm doing a report on Betsy Ross for my 3rd grade class project because she is cool.
Tori Speer, Aledo, Illinois [02-25-2010]

you are the coolest
anonymous, waldport or [02-25-2010]

i like your picture on the web page iam 7 yrs old and learning about betsy ross in school.
lillyanna faith waterman, tidewater, oregon [02-22-2010]

As a board member of The Conservative Caucus of Delaware I fully appreciate your web site.
Alex F Wysocki, Wilmington, Delaware [02-22-2010]

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karen cordova, rancho cucamonga CA usa [02-22-2010]

Outstanding site. As that WW II song put it--this brings new glory to Old Glory.
Alex F Wysocki, Wilmington, Delaware [02-22-2010]

cool web site in 2 grade i did a report on her
katie [02-22-2010]

Sarah Frew, Northern Illinois, USA [02-17-2010]

Joy Vaughn [02-17-2010]

I learned this weekend that Betsy Ross is my great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandmother on my father's side! Wish I'd known that in school...
Kelly Taylor, Oklahoma City, OK, USA [02-17-2010]

marjorie Hernandez, usa [02-17-2010]

I will be attending an all-women potluck supper this evening and each of us has been asked to select a historic American woman and share information about her. Because I raised my children in a suburb of Philadelphia during the 60s and 70s, I chose Betsy Ross, and from this website I have learned much more than I ever learned in school about this colonial seamstress. Thanks!
June Wing, Newport, RI 02840 [02-15-2010]

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l.b. [02-11-2010]

hi
anonymous [02-11-2010]

I love this Websit. it told me everything i needed to know about Betsy Ross
Laura [02-08-2010]

I was doing a first grade project. Thank you for your picture.
Colby Johnson, Wellington, FL [02-08-2010]

Kathrine [02-04-2010]

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samantha, Houston Tx., U.S.A [02-04-2010]

I enjoyed this tour & plan to see it in person in the near future. My granddaughter is studying Betsy Ross in school at this time. I can't wait to show this site to her tonight!
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alexis [02-01-2010]

hate it
anonymous, philadelphia, pennsylavania [02-01-2010]

Really enjoyed the tour of her house. I have the picture shown in the parlor! How nice to see the history of it all! Thank you.
Barbara Damschen [01-28-2010]

i thought i remembered a lot of flag information from civics in high school and from being in the military but i learned a ton from reading this. I do have a question though. We would like to erect a flagpole in our front yard and thought we would fly the state flag of each member of the family also. This would be easy except our oldest child was born while we were stationed in Greece. What would be the protocol? Thanks much
jeanne fanning, 1810 Sparta, Tn 38583 [01-26-2010]

marjorie Hernandez, usa [01-25-2010]

If Besty was still here today i would love to thank her so much!She made our very first flag!so pretty too love, tesa¢¾
tesa, pensacola florida [01-25-2010]

you are a gerat persin
kerem, husten taxes [01-22-2010]

The township displays a outdoor American flag tacked to the wall with thumbtacks. I’m very disappointed by this. What can show them in writing that this is disrespectful and wrong?
Debra Keltner, Sandwich, Illinois Northville Township [01-22-2010]

Hi I am a member of the NFF and have been asked to creat a Flag Retirement Cer. for the Fairfax Fire Dept. I hear you have a AF Acdy retiremet, but coundn't find it. I wish to get a copy. Thanks
Deborah Halver-Hanson, 5606 Justis Pl, Aleandria, VA 22310 [01-21-2010]

This is awesome.Oh,it's perfect.Very well written write-up. I literally enjoyed the concept described in the post. Once again nice work indeed.
NFL Draft, us [01-20-2010]

im being you for a shcool asinment.I need to know everything about you. Will you tell me. love ally
ally, Georga [01-20-2010]

Ellie [01-19-2010]

kelsey, cal [01-19-2010]

I am a first year teacher, teaching first grade, and this is a wonderful website which gives me background information on what I am teaching. Great research!
anonymous [01-19-2010]

when was the flag first flown
catherine braden, las vegas nevada [01-18-2010]

hi
anonymous [01-18-2010]

hi whats up i love what betsy ross did for us!
reega, boise, ID [01-16-2010]

I just got the part to play Betsy Ross for a play. I need some fun facts about her. I am also not sure wheather to get a white wig or a brown wig.
Brenna, usa [01-15-2010]

this is a really cool site and it helped me a lot on my history project
anonymous [01-15-2010]

I am in the second grade. I have decided to write a report on Besty Ross for my Great America Patriot assignment. It was neat to see what her house looked like, and how she lived.
Alexa Byrd, Utah [01-13-2010]

Betsy Ross is the greatest American hero of all time! Not only did she design the single most majestic, awe-inspiring flag of all time - she was also the face that famously launched a thousand ships! God bless America!
Dick Justice [01-13-2010]

I have no clue what this is for but i felt like signing it![=
Kaylan [01-13-2010]

Your Q&A section says there is nothing law enforcement can do to punish violations of the flag code. I think that statement should be amended to indicate that depends on the locality. Some localities do have legal penalties for flag code violations.
Jim, McKinney, Texas [01-13-2010]

Charles, Kenya Nairobi [01-11-2010]

While preparing for my grandson's Cub Scout den meeting covering Wolf Achievement 2, "Your Flag", I ran across your website. I'm extremly glad I did. It reminded me of many things I had forgotten and some things I had never known. Great site - "let us not forget".
Chris A. Boerup, West Chester, OH [01-10-2010]

I'm doing a project on Betsy Ross, and this site gave me all the info I needed! It's amazing!
Amanda Lauren, Charlotte, North Carolina [01-10-2010]

I am working on a homework assignment about Betsy Ross. I did not know much about her, and what she did, and what she stands for. I was very much impressed with this website. Thank you for making it available to students like me.
Debbie Miller, Minneapolis, Minnesota [01-10-2010]

I have always admired Betsy Ross. She was a woman that helped get women noticed for more than just someone's wife or mother. She opened eyes and doors; she made it possible for the women that came after her to fight for women's rights. I am so glad to find a website that helps me teach my daughter about Betsy and helps me explain my admiration for her.
Melanie Ford-Kinnard, Roopville, Ga [01-09-2010]

James A Hobkirk, Fountain Valley,Ca [01-04-2010]

I visited this site for a social studies project and found it very useful.
Alexandra, Maryland [01-04-2010]

cool!
anonymous [12-31-2009]

I love her. i'm related to her, so awesome. long wave the flg. i did my report, got a 4, the highest grade. i'm so happy. i love you betsy ross
snidders/sydney wooldridge [12-28-2009]

Carol Ann Hunter, The Villages, Florida [12-21-2009]

kewl site bt not enough info no offense
Kmami Reed [12-16-2009]

OMG! This is awesome!
Christine Pena, Charlotte, NC, USA [12-16-2009]

I found one of the two million certificates of appreciation for a contribution. The donation was made by my great grandmother in 1903. I am having it restored and preserved along with some other family documents we found after my mother's death last March. We have visited the American Flag House with our children and are glad to have this momento compliments of Great-granda's support. At first I thought it might be of some interest to the House but I imagine with two million sent out you have plenty of examples. Thank you, Michael Garmon
Michael Garmon, New Castle, PA [12-15-2009]

hi its me im related im doing a report on her its alsome but when did she die
snidders/sydney wooldridge [12-10-2009]

Long Wave the Flag!
Brenda, Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA [12-10-2009]

alex [12-10-2009]

I love Betsy Ross!
Bailee Lewis, Minnesota [12-08-2009]

i had to do a biography on Betsy Ross for my history class.
Brittany [12-07-2009]

Enjoyed your information about Betsy Ross and the flag. I've been teaching in a fifth grade class and I created a whole lesson that integrated math and history utilizing her five-pointed star. Thank you for your informative sites.
Ms. Austin, Boone, NC [12-07-2009]

We are studying American heroes at our school. The first hero our 3-year-olds are learning about is Betsy Ross! Thank you for providing a website with so much information about her!
CHRISTY MAURER, jacksonville florida [12-03-2009]

this is a great web site too learn about a very special person
Lynn M. Alexander Jr., Harrisburg Ar. 72432 [12-02-2009]

When working on bridges why do construction workers hang an American Flag?
Susan, Phoenixville, PA [12-01-2009]

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gracie, alabama [12-01-2009]

I work at a military headquarters that displays the American Flag, Navy Flag and a 1 star Admiral Flag in the lobby...I am looking to replace all 3 and flags and purchase new ones for display according to proper regulations... Do you have a manual or a protocol pictures of flag displays?
Cecil Miranda, Virginia Beach, VA [11-30-2009]

Taylor Jones [11-30-2009]

Your site is very nice.
Yuriy, Europe [11-30-2009]

im related to her
sydney [11-30-2009]

My maiden name is Claypool and I believe that John Claypoole was a descendant of mine, if anyone knows about the Claypooles or the Claypools please email me.
Lisa Evans Claypool, Muskegon, Michigan [11-27-2009]

i felt it was time to ask a guestion about the next stage of my 1st u.s. flag. i have completed the body of the flag, 7 red and 6 white stripes. i feel the next stage is a colonial pine tree with : "an appeal to heaven" please advise snake ?
yervin torve, pahoa hawaii [11-25-2009]

hey watz upppp
vilmarys, springfield ma [11-25-2009]

Normand Couture, Oakland Florida [11-23-2009]

i am sdoing you for a book report i love how you were the one who made the american flag and i like how it is a circle when you first made it well i guess i better go i am in school in computer lab so i am going to go now so byez
amber payne, united states [11-23-2009]

hi i visited you and enjoyed the website and hompage!
anonymous [11-23-2009]

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anonymous [11-23-2009]

Moin, Moin! Regards to your homepage, it´s very interesting. As an old Navy-Man who worked often with comerades from the US-Navy during my active service it´s a pleasure to get some more informations about the "STAR & STRIPES". Tschüs out of Eckernförde my active time
Helmut Daedlow, Doroteenstr. 70, 24340 Eckernförde, Germany [11-21-2009]

i have a book report due about betsy ross i need information.
amber payne, united states [11-20-2009]

u ROCK Betsy Ross! :)(: ~!GOD BLESS AMERICA!~
Valery Rodriguez, Columbuss, OH [11-20-2009]

I am doing a book report on Betsy Ross I Love Betsy Ross
Hailey Billhimer [11-19-2009]

I love Betsy Ross
Hailey Billhimer [11-19-2009]

Loved this historic home. I feel like I traveled back in time.
kerry kirby, Columbus, Ohio [11-19-2009]

hi!
amilya, arlington,TN [11-17-2009]

Love your site, thanks for being here for us. God Bless America!
Cynrthia, Saint Charles, Missouri [11-12-2009]

Holdenville 8th grade US History Class, Oklahoma [11-12-2009]

Therese Willis, Loomis, CA [11-10-2009]

skyana, cape may court house [11-09-2009]

enjoyed the site hope to visit real thing some day. I love our flag and freedom it stands for. Hate when our flag is being damaged in anyway or miss used.
Anna Catherine keal, stuart, florida [11-07-2009]

maryssa you are so dumb and did people really marry that many times back then im doing a report on her a big wax museum
Bratz_sasha101., alaska anchorage [11-05-2009]

this site helped me a lot! i alwaysed liked Betsy Ross!
martha, marshall,tx [11-05-2009]

thank you for the info. i am just now hand sewing myself a u.s. federal flag. yervin
yervin torve, ridgecrest calif. [11-04-2009]

betsy ross did not sew the first flag
cassie, hobart INDIANA [11-04-2009]

Achim Lucas Rehm, Staudernheim Germany [11-02-2009]

Thank you for your Betsy Ross site. Every year I dress up and go to my children's class rooms with a few fun and interesting facts to go with the character. This year I will portray Betsy Ross and share some of her facts as well as our American flag.
Nancy White, Arkansas [10-29-2009]

Thank you a great help for daughter's homework...
Karla and Caly., Georgia [10-26-2009]

Cheri Bryan, Winona Lake Indiana [10-26-2009]

Bob Kabis, Cape Coral FL [10-26-2009]

i am related to betsy ross
Maryssa, nj [10-22-2009]

My daughter was selected as the only child from her classroom to participate in an American Hero presentation at her school. She will be Betsy Ross and I have found some great information for her to use on this site.
Robyn Scharlach, Montgomery TX [10-22-2009]

Kaitlyn, Klukwan alaska [10-22-2009]

This was so helpful for me to write a research paper on a historical figure. Thanks!
Mims [10-20-2009]

Sabina Albright, Dyrango, CO [10-20-2009]

I'm anxious to see this house to compare the past to the present.
steve frazier, columbus, ohio [10-19-2009]

My granddaughter is doing a report on Betsy Ross in her third grade Social Studies class at West Marion Primsry School in Foxworth, MS and this site has been very helpful. Thank you!
Sherron Smith, Foxworth, Mississippi USA [10-19-2009]

Betsy sure had an eye for design back in the days. The US flag is by far the most good looking flag there is. Nice site. I tried to cut the five point star and it worked perfect. Cool. :-)
Dennis Lundqvist, Göteborg, Sweden [10-17-2009]

u have a webbie that's kewlio
Moldy Apple [10-16-2009]

hah
payton taylor [10-15-2009]

yay
Makenzie Wall [10-15-2009]

Betsy's first husband, John Ross, was one of my ancestors. Enjoyed this site!
Constance Ross Jaeger, Succasunna NJ [10-14-2009]

Thanks for the great directions for making a 5-point star!
G. Mayes, Columbus, Ohio [10-13-2009]

Hi! I like Betsy Ross. I think she is wounderfull to learn from.
anonymous [10-12-2009]

Ju Lian YAP, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA [10-07-2009]

hi your website is so cool!omg
rosa, centereach [10-07-2009]

hi
domineek, selden ny new york [10-07-2009]

i love the flag
mick, ga [10-07-2009]

IRISHPixs, Panama City FL 32405 [10-06-2009]

Too cool.. i loved the sight and surprisingly learned a lot from it... but why close up and cut off where she use to live why don't you just let people walk around and look more closely at stuff. yes i understand about stuff breaking but all your doing is keeping any eye on everyone why cant you just do a better job at that and really watch the people.. i bet you'd get more people coming if the stuff was truly open to the publPr
Biffy, Bozeman, Montana [10-05-2009]

anonymous, Betsey had a very interesting life. Sounds to me like she was a modern gal. [10-03-2009]

i really like to thank u for making our flag. ILY people!
ani, florida [10-03-2009]

great site, extremely thorough, no broken links, great job to site maintainers.
anonymous [10-01-2009]

I love Betsy Ross. Great Website. Louisianians love Betsy.
Katelynn, Louisiana [10-01-2009]

I make flags and give them to veterans. I gave one to the Commandant of the Marine Corps General Conway.
Mollie-Jo Morris, Richmond, KY; 62; retired United States Marine with 30 years service. Inow teach leadership at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training and The History of Terrorism at Easten Kentucky University. [09-28-2009]

Thank you! My Kindergarten students learned a lot on the virtual tour.
Cara Kaufman, Richmond, VA [09-25-2009]

hey besty ross i was just stopping by too sign your guestbook i saw it and was just wanting too sign thank you ikina hill
ikina hill, altus,oklahoma [09-23-2009]

hi guys please read this i am only five so hi
j, louisburg [09-23-2009]

James Irvin Simmons, Federal Way Washington [09-20-2009]

Our Boy Scouts are learning about the flag. Thank you for the pictures and the information.
Shelly Manis, Wiggins, MS [09-20-2009]

Ihave a litho of this painting in the original frame that came from the white house. It has a seal in the corner and a number in the seal that says Betsy Ross on the seal
Linda Cunningham, Romney, WV [09-20-2009]

Two of my freinds and I do a Flag tribute for different churchs, groups, ect. My question is " We use a 48 star that acttualy flew over a small town near me. We display both the 50 star and the 48 star at the same time, as representation of the change of in the flags appearance. Exact how should the Flags be displayed, neither flag has ever touched the ground or the floor in our ceremony. To further we don't wish to degrade either flag. Please reply to lazer2871@yahoo.com with proper proceedures. Thank you and may God Bless this Flag and Country.
Larry Seabaugh, Whitewater, Missouri [09-20-2009]

I love the history of the founders of the Constitution of the United States of America and all the rich and vivid details of this stage! Is loving, interesting and really helps to realize what a wonderfull world and people that still are alive in our present history. Its fascinating
Amarilys Espada Miranda, Cidra, Puerto Rico [09-17-2009]

I'm writing my history paper on tis site. Thank you so much for the deep and concise information.
Ernesto Lasen, Lakewood, Colorado [09-17-2009]

This is a great web page, My kids and I learned a lot. Thanks!
Kymm McCleary, Newton,Ks [09-14-2009]

Kathy Carrillo [09-11-2009]

haha bla
kyle, illinois [09-11-2009]

Im a history person that my teacher picked and im betsy ross!>>U rOCk@@Zahira, washington [09-11-2009]

mrs otremba's k-1 class, canton, ga [09-10-2009]

was at house at betsys was there 20 yrs ago was nice
chrisreddy, norfolk va [09-08-2009]

I am doing Betsy ross as a reort and I am so excited. :D
MacKenzy [09-07-2009]

JACK MCCONNELL, yuma,az [09-07-2009]

lovin betsy
harli, morristown [09-07-2009]

Great Job! This is what is needed. We must unite ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Thank You and God Bless America.....
Rich Mowles, Taarpon Springs, Florida 34689 [09-07-2009]

It's good sight to learn about Betsy Ross! :)
Maria [09-07-2009]

Hey! I love this site! Perf for Constitution and History classes! Keep up the good work...! ¢¾Bailey¢¾
Bailey, Illinois [09-07-2009]

great site
anonymous [09-07-2009]

Cynthia Campbell, Steelville, MO USA [09-07-2009]

I have a family history that shows I am a direct decendant of Betsy Ross and I'm just now getting into sewing!
Trisha Clements, Smithville, TX [09-07-2009]

I enjoy using your web site to resolve flag issues. One issue that came up today concerning the proclamation to fly the flags at half staff has everyone here puzzled. The proclamation reads - fly the United States flag at half-staff at the White House and upon all "public" buildings, etc. What is the definition of a "public" building in reference to the flag code, rules and regulations?
Lee Michnewicz, Miami, Florida, USA [09-06-2009]

Keep the colors flying!
Lynn, Alpena, Mi [08-28-2009]

Lily [08-25-2009]

cool, I like the gallery... the information you provide is interesting.
juan, phoenix, az [08-21-2009]

Love the site. Wish more people would read about proper flag ettiquette and adhere to it. One possible discrepancy. In the FAQ, below the music played when raising and lowering the flag, the reference to authorship of "Taps" may be in error. See http://freepages.music.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~edgmon/cwtaps.htm for the story about "Taps."
Steve Borden, Scottsville, KY [08-21-2009]

Sharon Moen, Coon Rapids, Mn [08-20-2009]

I am in possesion of a print by Charles Weisegerber presented to a Mrs Marie Selleg of Chicago IL and no. 279 I am curious if this has any monitary worth.
juelanne smith, middleton wi [08-13-2009]

everyone should know this.
Edgar R. Sanchez, Waterbury, CT [08-03-2009]

i been wonderin her middle name you people are not tellin me
na, na [08-01-2009]