A Complete History of Money and Inflation in the United States
Why is everything so expensive? How did we go from using gold coins in the 17th century to using paper money today? How did our founding fathers think about setting up the young nation's monetary system? This tour aims to be both educational and entertaining and will cover the historical significance of sites such as the Museum of the American Revolution, the 1st Bank of the United States, the 2nd bank of the United States, The US Mint, Independence Hall, and the Benjamin Franklin's grave. Tour guide is a Philadelphian with a passion for history, the founding fathers of our Republic, and the current state of inflation and financial conditions today.
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A Complete History of Money and Inflation in the United States
Pickup included
What's included in A Complete History of Money and Inflation in the United States
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Museum of the American Revolution
Tell stories about the 2 murals on the wall
First Bank of the United States
External of first Bank of the United States
Second Bank of the United States
External of Second Bank of the United States
Inclusions
- An Edu-tainment experience where you gain insight into how our Founding Fathers created our money
- Experience the Philadelphia historical sites with an angle on the history of money in the US
- We will just visit the exterior of the historical sites and will not enter
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will meet in the William Penn Welcome Park on Sansom Walk at the Stutue
End Points
- Tour Ends near entrances to Liberty Bell and the National Constitution Center
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Show booking email upon arrival to the tour guide
