The Liberty Bell, Colonial Front Doors, and the Real Story of Betsy Ross
Original Air Date: July 4, 2026 Episode Number: 466
Episode Summary
It's the annual Home In Progress Fourth of July Extravaganza. This year Dan covers three topics connected to the Revolutionary era: the Liberty Bell, and how almost everything most people think they know about it is a little off; colonial curb appeal, what colors those front doors actually were, and why any of that matters for your house today; and the real story of Betsy Ross -- not the polished legend, but the full picture of a feisty, independent tradeswoman who kept getting knocked down and kept getting back up. Better…
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