Special Event

Event

To Counterfeit is Death!

Independence National Historical Park

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Franklin Court, access on Market or Chestnut Streets, between 3rd and 4th Streets.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, August 12, 2023

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

4 hours

Type of Event

Talk

Description

Did you know that counterfeiting money in the 1700s was punishable by death? Benjamin Franklin cleverly developed an anti-counterfeiting measure to prevent others from copying money. Explore anti-counterfeiting measures from then to now through family-friendly activities. 

Reservation or Registration: No