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Three looks at the Betsy Ross House in Historic Philadelphia; All photos by G. Widman

The Betsy Ross House is one of the most popular attractions in Philadelphia.

And deservedly so.

It is the one-time home of the nation’s best known colonial seamstress.

Included in a self-guided tour are Betsy’s workroom, two bedrooms and the kitchen. The tiny rooms and tight little staircases give a good portrayal of a working class woman’s life in colonial America.

There’s also live programming daily, which will further immerse you in the experience.

And don’t miss the special exhibit currently on view at the Betsy Ross House: Play Ball! A History of Baseball in Philadelphia. The new exhibit is presented by renowned local retailer Mitchell & Ness and the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies.

The exhibit examines the history of baseball in Philadelphia, from the early beginnings of the Phillies and Philadelphia’s other historic teams — the Philadelphia Athletics, the Philadelphia Pythians, the first African American team in Philadelphia (circa 1866), and the Philadelphia Stars, the Negro League team (circa 1933) — all the way through to the present day 2008 World Series Champion Phillies.

After the jump, a few more photos.

The courtyard, a great place to take a quick break after you tour the house

Betsy's restored bedroom inside the house

The Museum Store, which has one of the largest selections of souvenirs in Philadelphia

A view of the kitchen and some reenactors

CLICK HERE to see a slideshow of even more photos of the experience at the Betsy Ross House.

The Betsy Ross House [gophila.com]