According to tradition, George Ross convinced Washington to change the shape of the stars in a sketch of a flag from six-pointed to five-pointed, indicating that it was easier and speedier to cut the latter. There is no archival evidence to support this long-standing tradition, however, Betsy Ross was an upholsterer by trade and was familiar with textile short cuts.
Meg Geffken, a frequent visitor to the Museum, who has re-created the lives of a number of women from the pages of history including Eleanor Roosevelt, Beatrix Potter, Amelia Earhart, Abigail Geisinger, and Marilyn Monroe, portrayed Ross to a large crowd of guests.
The Lecture Series which continues throughout 2026 is sponsored by Catherine Burns Insurance Services, Muncy. As well, the Series is co-sponsored by a Travel and Tourism Grant from the Lycoming County Visitors Bureau. The Lecture Series is featuring a number of exciting programs and reenactors to celebrate the history and heritage of the country’s 250th birthday.