What decided the Civil War? MONEY! Go see for yourself

Visit the Money Museum to see money from the Civil War

November 18, 2009 6:25 PM

The North had industry and railroads. The South had great generals. So what decided the Civil War? MONEY.

“A House Divided: Money of the Civil War” 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.

Ever wondered what life was like for a soldier on the battlefield at Gettysburg? Or imagine yourself as a General, out-maneuvering your opponent with thousands of troops under your command? Have you ever wanted to learn more about people who are sometimes forgotten in Civil War history – the wives of soldiers, the doctors who cared for the wounded, or the slaves whose freedom was at stake?

Visitors to “A House Divided: Money of the Civil War” are given keepsake Identity Cards featuring real people, some famous and some not, who were involved in the epic conflict.

When entering the exhibit, visitors will each be given a card featuring one of 34 identities. The card includes a photo and information about the person. Visitors are then encouraged to look for additional interesting facts about their identities while exploring the exhibit. These “Wow Info” facts are found on information cards included with each display case.

Some of the identities include John Wilkes Booth, Abraham Lincoln’s assassin; Clara Barton, a nurse who later founded the American Red Cross; Mary Reynolds, a slave who provided a famous interview in 1937; and Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, the famous Confederate general who died at the Battle of Chancellorsville.

Money Museum

818 North Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
On the campus of Colorado College, adjacent to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center.

Money Museum, Library, & Store Hours:

Closed Sunday & Monday
Tuesday - Saturday - 10:30am - 5pm

Admission Fees
ANA Members - Free - Join Now General - $5 Senior [65 and over] - $4 Military/Students [with ID] - $4

Groups of 8 or more - $3/per person Kids 12&Under - Free School Groups - Free