Sign in with Facebook   |  Login   |   Create Account
The Pikes Peak Region's Guide to Arts and CultureTuesday Feb 07, 2012Colorado Springs Area Weather

    MUSEUMS

    A House Divided: Money of the Civil War

    A House Divided: Money of the Civil War Image gallery

    Presented by American Numismatic Association at American Numismatic Association Money Museum

    October 9, 2008-December 31, 2010


    Comment on Facebook

    The American Civil War evokes many strong thoughts and emotions to this day – the end of slavery in our country, the great and terrible battles that saw more that 600,000 men perish, and the secession –– and eventual reunion –– of 11 states. Amid brilliant and incompetent generals, vast military campaigns and political turmoil, the impact of money on the war often gets overlooked. A House Divided: Money of the Civil War, a new exhibit opening Oct. 9 at the American Numismatic Association's Money Museum, takes a unique look at this epic, bloody time, while showcasing the era's coins, paper money, medals, and new ideas in war financing that helped lead to the North's victory. The Civil War changed the country forever, including its monetary and economic system: a system based on bullion coinage and privately issued paper money was replaced by a central system controlled by the federal government. To pay for the war, the North and South were forced to issue huge amounts of money not backed by gold or silver – a fragile concept in the 1860s. The emergence of Union "greenbacks" and "war bonds" helped create a solid economy; in the Confederacy, inflation ran rampant and made it impossible to continue the war effort. Visitors to the exhibit are given keepsake Identity Cards featuring one of 34 real people, some famous and some not, who were involved in the war. The card includes a photo and information about the person. Visitors are encouraged to look for additional interesting facts about their identities while exploring the exhibit. Some of the identities include John Wilkes Booth, Clara Barton, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson and William Jackson Palmer. A House Divided: Money of the Civil War is sponsored by First Community Bank, and runs through Fall 2009.


    • At-a-
      Glance

      • Venue Info

        American Numismatic Association Money Museum

        818 N. Cascade Ave.
        Colorado Springs, CO 80903

        Full map and directions

      • Admission Info

        Tickets:

        Free to ANA Members Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and active military, and free for children 12 and under.

        Info Phone: 719-482-9814

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        October 9, 2008-December 31, 2010

        Times:

        Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sundays & Mondays

      • Accessibility Info

          Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.

      • Member Reviews

        Add review/comment

        There are currently no reviews/comments for this event. Be the first to add a review/comment, and let folks know what you think!

    • Member
      Reviews

    • Media
      Reviews

      • Media Reviews

        There are currently no media reviews for this event.

    • What's
      Nearby


      • Partners

                   

      • Site Credits



        © 2010 - Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region - All Rights Reserved.

        Contact Us | Privacy Policy/Terms of Service

      • Artsopolis Network