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.
Departure Point
- Second Bank of the United States
Return Details
- Tour Ends near entrances to Liberty Bell and the National Constitution Center
Duration
1 hour and 15 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Museum of the American Revolution
101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Tell stories about the 2 murals on the wall
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: First Bank of the United States
120 S 3rd St, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
External of first Bank of the United States
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Second Bank of the United States
Chestnut Street, 4th and 5th Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
External of Second Bank of the United States
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Independence Hall
520 Chestnut Street, Between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
External of Independence Hall
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: United States Mint
151 N Independence Mall E, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
External of US Mint
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Benjamin Franklin's Grave
5th and Arch Streets, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
External of the Graveyard
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: National Constitution Center
525 Arch St, Independence Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
External of US Constitution Center
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional Information
- 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
- 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
Exclusions
- We will just visit the exterior of the historical sites and will not enter
Redemption Instructions
Show booking email upon arrival to the tour guide
Traveler Pickup Information
We will meet in the William Penn Welcome Park on Sansom Walk at the Stutue
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Brian Monaghan in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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.
Departure Point
- Second Bank of the United States
Return Details
- Tour Ends near entrances to Liberty Bell and the National Constitution Center
Duration
1 hour and 15 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Museum of the American Revolution
101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Tell stories about the 2 murals on the wall
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: First Bank of the United States
120 S 3rd St, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
External of first Bank of the United States
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Second Bank of the United States
Chestnut Street, 4th and 5th Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
External of Second Bank of the United States
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Independence Hall
520 Chestnut Street, Between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
External of Independence Hall
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: United States Mint
151 N Independence Mall E, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
External of US Mint
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Benjamin Franklin's Grave
5th and Arch Streets, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
External of the Graveyard
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: National Constitution Center
525 Arch St, Independence Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
External of US Constitution Center
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional Information
- 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
- 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
Exclusions
- We will just visit the exterior of the historical sites and will not enter
Redemption Instructions
Show booking email upon arrival to the tour guide
Traveler Pickup Information
We will meet in the William Penn Welcome Park on Sansom Walk at the Stutue
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Brian Monaghan in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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