December 13, 2012 William Harrison to Receive 2013 Whitehead Award From Museum of American Finance for Public Service and Financial LeadershipWilliam B. Harrison, Jr. has been selected to receive the Museum of American Finance’s 2013 John C. Whitehead Award for Distinguished Public Service and Financial Leadership. The award is presented annually to a person who has demonstrated a high order of achievement and leadership in the field of finance, and also served with notable distinction in the public sector.
On December 12, the Museum will open “Barings in America: An Interactive Investment Experience” to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of Barings Bank, one of the most esteemed and important banks in history.
September 17, 2012 Museum of American Finance Selects Cognito to Raise AwarenessThe Museum is collaborating with Cognito to promote its extensive collection of financial documents and artifacts, in addition to its permanent and rotating exhibitions, regularly hosted seminars, expert speaking panels and educational programs.
October 27, 2011 MoAF Offers Free Visits for Title 1 SchoolsThe Museum has received a grant from ING to provide free visits to 15 classes from New York City Title 1 schools in the 2011-2012 academic year.
July 8, 2011 Museum Invites New Yorkers To Race Around Wall Street for Cash PrizeOn July 30, the Museum will host a whirlwind scavenger hunt through Lower Manhattan. Teams of 2-6 people will have to use their knowledge of New York City and its financial history to solve clues and win prizes.
April 26, 2011 Wall Street Leaders Form Advisory Board to Guide MuseumThe Museum announced today the formation of an advisory board of leaders in the world of American finance to underscore the historical importance of the nation’s financial industry and its role in the emerging global economy.
December 29, 2010 Peter G. Peterson to Receive 2011 Whitehead AwardPeter G. Peterson has been selected to receive the Museum's 2011 John C. Whitehead Award for Distinguished Public Service and Financial Leadership.
December 14, 2010 Museum of American Finance and Augustana College Launch New Financial History InstituteThe Museum of American Finance and Augustana College announced the launch of The Thomas Willing Institute for the Study of Financial Markets, Institutions, and Regulations, an initiative that will fund and support student research fellowships and educational outreach programs.