Second Bank of the United States
Second Bank of the United States
Second Bank of the United States
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Neighbourhood: City Center East
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- 5th St • 3 min walk
- 2nd St • 6 min walk
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Dean_Amy-2004
Gettysburg, PA8,399 contributions
Feb 2021 • Family
Great portraits exhibit of our early founders and those that set the country’s early direction. The inside of the building has interesting architecture to view as well. Managed by the National Park Service, free to enter.
Written 12 February 2021
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BLMerce
Kensington, MD937 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Even my my grandchildren enjoyed viewing the portraits and learning about the people. Helpful rangers were there to help. We met the Ranger who gave us our Independence Hall tour. She guided the boys and they earned trading cards. My favorite was a miniature portrait by Charles Peale surrounded by garnets.
Written 9 September 2023
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Hannah Tare
4 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
We were so happy and impressed at this portrait gallery. We had been on a walking tour beforehand that recommended this amazing site. There were a few rooms but the back room was definitely the coolest one. I can’t explain but hopefully you see for yourself. I would totally recommend this even for groups with young kids. I would make around 30-45 minutes if you want to see/read everything
Written 4 April 2021
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Stacy H
Denver, CO112 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
This was another museum I didn’t spend much time in its full of portraits of politicians and important people in Philadelphia as well as information on the person. Best of all the museum was free, no ticket needed. So checking it out if your in the neighborhood.
Written 26 July 2021
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TennisStar602
New Jersey712 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
I took a quick self-guided tour of the bank. It was free and the rangers were friendly. I saw many portraits of the Founding Fathers. There is a lot of history which occurred within this area.
Written 23 February 2020
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flo220
New York City, NY359 contributions
Nov 2019
The museum has nice portraits of the founding fathers with good descriptions. It was interesting to go through. When we were there they were also offering various slide shows/lectures. We went to one on Benedict Arnold -- which was an hour long, full of information and very interesting. All free. I think it is only open on weekends now (November).
Written 13 November 2019
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Amy M
Cleveland, OH237 contributions
Oct 2019
This building currently holds an exhibit of portraits of important colonial figures. Very interesting to see.
Written 21 October 2019
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jerryr111
Cleveland, OH96 contributions
Apr 2019
This very old bank building has been converted into a wonderful portrait gallery ....and the explanatory notes were a great help in discovering the people that helped grow our country. We were also very pleasantly surprised to find that the guards were extremely well versed in the knowledge of the who what when of the gallery portrait subjects. This was a very welcome visit....the only disappointment was the fact that there were several areas of the building that were in need of repair and the parks service was struggling to come up with the funds for the repairs.....This is a shame because any further deterioration could result in permanent destruction that will be quite difficult and expensive to repair....donations are apperciated.
Written 10 July 2019
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Mary H
Louisville, KY428 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
We were fortunate that a Park Ranger at the Liberty Bell told us about this exhibit. We loved the beautiful portraits, the explanation of their origin and the many helpful Park Rangers (who even helped me find my mom when we got separated). There is a handicapped entrance on the side which brings you into the lower level where you can see the fascinating structure of this building.
Written 26 October 2014
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Lou1505
Port Deposit, MD123 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
I have lived in and around Philadelphia all of my life and had never been to the Second Bank. We were staying across the street at the Omni and decided to visit. The building is both beautiful and historic. Inside is a collection of paintings by Peale, Stuart and others that tell the story of the major figures of the Revolutionary War era. Most of the major figures are represented and many of the paintings are very familiar. The staff was knowledgeable and helpful. The surrounding gardens are an oasis in the middle of the city.
Written 14 October 2014
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How much time did you spend there? Planning a day trip for a group of adults who live in Gettysburg area... who LOVE art and history.. headed from here to the new Museum of the American Revolution which can take 3-4 hours for military history enthusiasts ( or longer!).
Written 12 June 2017
one hour but I was with small children. You could spend between two and three hours there.
Written 14 July 2017
Did this place reopen? I remember it was closed for the longest time, and even looked rather derelict. Now I see new reviews, and that makes me wonder if it's open.
Written 17 June 2016
Yes, the second bank was having a grand re-opening when I was there on June 7th. The portrait gallery is beautiful!
Written 18 June 2016
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