Banking
Banking is a curatorial topic the National Park Service uses to connect parks, stories, and collections. Explore units below where this theme shows up in exhibits, landscapes, or programs. You will find the banking topic represented across 4 parks and sites in the National Park System. Browse the full list to see which destinations match your interests.
4 parks and sites (NPS)
Featured parks for banking
Upcoming events
Upcoming programs and events at parks in this collection (from the NPS Events API).
Independence NHP Walking Tour
Explore Independence National Historical Park with a park ranger. Get the inside scoop on the founding of the nation on this one-hour guided walking tour through some of the most iconic city blocks in the United States.
Ranger Program
Join our knowledgeable rangers and volunteers for a program on various topics surrounding the Klondike Gold Rush, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest! Programs begin at 11:30 AM. Check-in at or call the Visitor Center front desk for the topic and location in the museum. Topics and content will vary by ranger. Topics include: Gold Panning Women of the Klondike Immigrants to the Klondike Photographers of the Klondike Tales of the Klondike Food of the Klondike If you need accommodations, please contact the front desk prior to the tour. See accommodations available on our Accessibility page: Accessibility - Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) . Subject to change. Please call the park on the day of to confirm program offering.
Trail to Treasure Walking Tour
Join our knowledgeable rangers and volunteers for a one-hour guided walking tour of Pioneer Square! Learn about Seattle's foundation and other fascinating history right in the heart of its oldest neighborhood. Hear the powerful stories of how Seattle became the bustling city it is today. Tours meet in the park lobby at 1:30 PM. Topics and content will vary slightly by guide. Please note that the tour requires walking through downtown Seattle: walking surfaces will be uneven, traffic and noise are present, and temperatures can be hot. Please plan accordingly. If you need accommodations, please contact the front desk prior to the tour. See accommodations available on our Accessibility page: Accessibility - Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) . Subject to change. Please call the park on the day of to confirm program offering.
History Hangout
Take a break, drop-in, and hangout with a park ranger in the Liberty Bell Center as they dive deep into one of the many fascinating stories of Independence National Historical Park. Enjoy casual conversation and hands-on activities for people of all ages.
Twilight Tour
Enjoy a *FREE* after-hour walking tour around the national park hosted by Independence Historical Trust. Join a knowledgeable Twilight Guide eager to share their love of history and Philadelphia. Whether you’re visiting from out of town or exploring your own backyard, there is always something new to discover. Each guide offers a unique theme and route around Independence National Historical Park.
Twilight Tour
Enjoy a *FREE* after-hour walking tour around the national park hosted by Independence Historical Trust. Join a knowledgeable Twilight Guide eager to share their love of history and Philadelphia. Whether you’re visiting from out of town or exploring your own backyard, there is always something new to discover. Each guide offers a unique theme and route around Independence National Historical Park.
Trail to Treasure Walking Tour
Join our knowledgeable rangers and volunteers for a one-hour guided walking tour of Pioneer Square! Learn about Seattle's foundation and other fascinating history right in the heart of its oldest neighborhood. Hear the powerful stories of how Seattle became the bustling city it is today. Tours meet in the park lobby at 3:30 PM. Topics and content will vary slightly by guide. Please note that the tour requires walking through downtown Seattle: walking surfaces will be uneven, traffic and noise are present, and temperatures can be hot. Please plan accordingly. If you need accommodations, please contact the front desk prior to the tour. See accommodations available on our Accessibility page: Accessibility - Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) . Subject to change. Please call the park on the day of to confirm program offering.
Trail to Treasure Walking Tour
Join our knowledgeable rangers and volunteers for a one-hour guided walking tour of Pioneer Square! Learn about Seattle's foundation and other fascinating history right in the heart of its oldest neighborhood. Hear the powerful stories of how Seattle became the bustling city it is today. Tours meet in the park lobby at 1:30 PM. Topics and content will vary slightly by guide. Please note that the tour requires walking through downtown Seattle: walking surfaces will be uneven, traffic and noise are present, and temperatures can be hot. Please plan accordingly. If you need accommodations, please contact the front desk prior to the tour. See accommodations available on our Accessibility page: Accessibility - Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) . Subject to change. Please call the park on the day of to confirm program offering.
Trail to Treasure Walking Tour
Join our knowledgeable rangers and volunteers for a one-hour guided walking tour of Pioneer Square! Learn about Seattle's foundation and other fascinating history right in the heart of its oldest neighborhood. Hear the powerful stories of how Seattle became the bustling city it is today. Tours meet in the park lobby at 10:30 AM. Topics and content will vary slightly by guide. Please note that the tour requires walking through downtown Seattle: walking surfaces will be uneven, traffic and noise are present, and temperatures can be hot. Please plan accordingly. If you need accommodations, please contact the front desk prior to the tour. See accommodations available on our Accessibility page: Accessibility - Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) . Subject to change. Please call the park on the day of to confirm program offering.
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Friendship Hill National Historic Site
Albert Gallatin is best remembered for his thirteen year tenure as Secretary of the Treasury during the Jefferson and Madison administrations. In that time he reduced the national debt, purchased the Louisiana Territory and funded the Lewis & Clark exploration. Gallatin's accomplishments and contributions are highlighted at Friendship Hill, his restored country estate.
Independence National Historical Park
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were both debated and signed inside Independence Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory of Canada. Today, the park is your gateway to learn about the Klondike Gold Rush, explore the area's public lands, and engage with the local community.
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
Maggie Lena Walker devoted her life to civil rights advancement, economic empowerment, and educational opportunities for Jim Crow-era African Americans and women. As a bank president, newspaper editor, and fraternal leader, Walker served as an inspiration of pride and progress. Today, Walker’s home is preserved as a tribute to her enduring legacy of vision, courage, and determination.