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Bartering, Currency, and the American Economy in Colonial Times

March 2 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

$10

In this program, you will explore and understand the value of money in colonial America, including the types of currency used, how people kept track of it, how they obtained it, and what they could purchase. The presentation will feature period images and begin by explaining the currency of the United Kingdom, its use in the colonies, the concept of “legal money,” and the various “Tenors.” It will also outline the primary forms of the medium used for conducting business and exchanging goods in pre-revolutionary America.

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Westford Museum
2 Boston Road
Westford, MA 01886 United States
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(978) 692-5550
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