History Explorer Podcast: The Richmond Hoard

Grade Range: 6-12
Resource Type(s): Interactives & Media, Worksheets
Date Posted: 4/15/2011

In this episode of the History Explorer podcast series, Richard Doty, senior curator of the National Numismatics Collection, shares the story of the "Richmond Hoard," an enormous collection of Confederate currency obtained by the museum and explains what currency meant to life in the South and how money can be studied to learn about our nation's past. The resource includes a teacher guide, image pack, and student worksheet. 


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