How Money Was Made Wall Street Walking Tour

Discover the financial and political roots of Wall Street, from the Native American origins of early trading in the Americas to the influences of European merchants and the rise of the American Financial system. We explore the financial crises caused by stock market crashes, the impact of aggressive economic growth on diverse populations, and the rebirth of Lower Manhattan after the devastating events of 9/11. Meet the visionaries, financial innovators, women pioneers, Robber Barons, and forgotten enslaved laborers who helped shape the history of Wall Street.

1. 1

   National Museum of the American Indian

   10 min

   (Exterior Visit) Built in 1907, Alexander Hamilton Custom House stands as a Beaux-Arts treasure commemorating the rise of trade and commerce in NYC with 3 floors of art and artifacts also dedicated to Native Americans.

2. 2

   Bowling Green

   20 min

   Bowling Green is New York City’s oldest park. The Dutch called the area “the Plain” and used it for several purposes including a parade ground, meeting place, and cattle market.

3. 3

   Battery Park

   15 min

   For over 200 years, Battery Park has served key roles in the life of the city including serving as a recreational, defense, and immigration center for the city.

4. 4

   Charging Bull

   10 min

   The Charging Bull has become a symbol of the strength, resilience, and enduring power of Wall Street.

5. 5

   Fraunces Tavern Museum

   15 min

   (Exterior Visit) At various points in its history, Fraunces Tavern served as a headquarters for George Washington, a venue for peace negotiations with the British, and housing federal offices in the Early Republic.

6. 6

   Wall Street

   35 min

   (Exterior Visit) Explore the site of the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, and the JP Morgan Building.

7. 7

   Federal Reserve Bank of New York

   10 min

   (Exterior Visit) The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has a subterranean group of highly-secured vaults where the largest reserve of foreign-held gold bullion is kept.

8. 8

   Trinity Church NYC

   Pass by

   The oldest congregation in NYC with a rich history including being the burial site of Alexander Hamilton, the father of the financial system.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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