A Taste of History
Season 2, Episode 9: Betsy Ross Sews a Legend
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Betsy Ross is one of the most celebrated women in American history. Although there is still controversy around her story, the details appear to support a woman of great courage who was asked by Gen. Washington to defy the British and secretly give our nation its identity. Ironically, there were very few rules for how the US Flag should look until the 20th century! Learn why in this episode as Chef Staib prepares meals Betsy would have made, Oyster Stew and Roasted Duckling Glazed with Honey.
All Episodes - Season 2
Episode 1
Charles Thomson -- Witness to History
Episode 2
The Powels -- Friends of the Washingtons
Episode 3
Surgery and Soda Pop
Episode 4
Escape to Deshler Morris House
Episode 5
Benedict Arnold's Treacherous Wife
Episode 6
Benjamin Franklin -- Science Superstar
Episode 7
David Rittenhouses Orrery
Episode 8
Yellow Fever
Episode 9
Betsy Ross Sews a Legend
Episode 10
Breeding 18th Century Animals
Episode 11
Coffee at Colonial Williamsburg
Episode 12
Remembering Lafayette's Sacrifices
Episode 13
The Beautiful People of Colonial Williamsburg