Historic Philadelphia (Betsy Ross House)

The Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will create an archival microenvironment for the long-term preservation of the probate papers of John Ross, Betsy Ross’s first husband. These papers provide the inventory of his belongings at the time of his death, as well as the only known copy of Betsy Ross’s signature as “Elizabeth Ross.” Grant funds will also be used to create a secure exhibit case for these papers, making them accessible to the public for the first time.