Hamilton

Hamilton explores the revolutionary contributions and lasting economic legacy forged by Alexander Hamilton, who was essential in creating the dollar, central banking, and other efforts that gave birth to today’s modern financial system.

Learn more about this founding father by watching the video, “Alexander Hamilton and the United States Financial Foundation.”

The Freedman’s Bank: A Story of Faith, Family and Finance

The Freedman’s Bank: An American Story of Faith, Family and Finance is an exhibit exploring the history of the Freedman’s Bank of the United States and how it impacts our families, communities, and financial systems to this day. 

Propaganda and Patriotism: The Art of Financing America’s Wars

Propaganda and Patriotism: The Art of Financing America’s Wars shares the powerful stories and images of America’s war bonds and American citizens’ role in supporting the war effort, while learning learn about the Fed’s role as America’s bank. Perfect for museums and schools along with history, social studies, civics, arts, and veterans’ programs. 

Questionable Issue: Currency of the Holocaust

Questionable Issue: Currency of the Holocaust shares the gripping and seldom-told story of "money" inside Nazi concentration camps and ghettos. Stories of camps where prisoners were forced to "exchange" their money for worthless Nazi-issued paper provides a wrenching lesson in betrayal and loss suitable for museums and schools as well as history, social studies, diversity, and civics programs.