Descendant of Betsy Ross donates sewing table to her house in Philly
Summary
Eric Conrad, a descendant of Betsy Ross, is donating her original sewing table to the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia. He is also on a 60-day, 3,600-mile bike trip visiting America’s original 13 colonies to honor the country’s history.Key Facts
- Eric Conrad is related to Betsy Ross; she is his great-great-great-great grandmother.
- His family has kept Betsy Ross’s original sewing table for generations.
- The sewing table is missing a drawer that Betsy Ross likely used as a portable sewing basket.
- The Betsy Ross House staff is working with woodworkers to recreate the missing drawer.
- Conrad began a 60-day bike ride called the "Original 13 Odyssey" covering 3,600 miles through the original 13 states.
- He plans to stop in Philadelphia at the Betsy Ross House on Flag Day, June 14.
- Conrad previously completed a similar bike trip in 1976 for the nation’s 200th anniversary.
- The donation aims to help people remember the efforts made for America’s freedom.
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