A Complete History of Money and Inflation in the United States
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.
What's Included
- 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
Meeting and Pickup
Sansom Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
We will meet in the William Penn Welcome Park on Sansom Walk at the Stutue
Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Museum of the American Revolution
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
First Bank of the United States
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Second Bank of the United States
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Constitution Center
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5562786P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Philadelphia customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the A Complete History of Money and Inflation in the United States is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for A Complete History of Money and Inflation in the United States will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Philadelphia. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- 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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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