Philadelphia Walking Tour: History of Money & Inflation in the US Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Penn Park near William Penn statue is where the tour will begin.

End Point

End point

Tour Ends near entrances to Liberty Bell and the National Constitution Center

Pickup Information

We will meet in the William Penn Welcome Park on Sansom Walk at the Stutue

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Museum of the American Revolution
Tell stories about the 2 murals on the wall
Duration: 5 mins
2. First Bank of the United States
External of first Bank of the United States
Duration: 5 mins
3. Second Bank of the United States
External of Second Bank of the United States
Duration: 5 mins
4. Independence Hall
External of Independence Hall
Duration: 5 mins
5. United States Mint
External of US Mint
Duration: 5 mins
6. Benjamin Franklin's Grave
External of the Graveyard
Duration: 5 mins
7. National Constitution Center
External of US Constitution Center and Federal Reserve. Learn about 3rd US Central Bank of United States from 1913 to Present.
Duration: 15 mins
8. Carpenters' Hall
Tell about the Continental Dollar hyperinflation to fund war of Independence 1775-1779
Duration: 10 mins
9. Merchants Exchange Building
Learn about the First stock exchange in Philadelphia and Gold and Silver usage in money in the US.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

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

Exclusion

We will just visit the exterior of the historical sites and will not enter

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

Supplied by Brian Monaghan

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