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Stitching a Flag - Presented by Storyteller Janet Demarest as "Betsy Ross"

 



It is widely held that Betsy Ross
of Philadelphia was the creator of the American flag that became a symbol the
United States of America.  Join Janet
Demarest, in her persona as Betsy Ross at Hillside Public Library, 155
Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park, NY 11040,(516) 355-7850, x301, 304; www.hillsidelibrary.info  in a reminiscence of those early days of
revolution that gave birth to this country. Register by phone or email programs@hillsidelibrary.info.



 

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This program is made possible with funds
from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State
Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York
State Legislature and is administered by The Huntington Arts Council, Inc.  It is also sponsored by The Friends of the
Hillside Public Library.

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