Old U.S. Mint, The

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The exterior of the Old U.S. Mint (the only building in America to have served as both a U.S. and a Confederate mint) got hammered by Katrina, but that gave them the opportunity to audit their collection, design new exhibits, and renovate pretty much everything. It has since reopened to display worthwhile exhibits showcasing Louisiana-related art and artifacts. Numismatists will also find much...

The only building in America to have served both as a U.S. and Confederate Mint, the Old U.S. Mint is now also a permanent exhibit space and home to many traveling exhibits. It's also the location of the Louisiana Historical Center, a resources for historians and researchers.

This Greek Revival building was first used as a U.S. and Confederate Mint in 1835 and produced money for the Federal Government until 1909. Throughout its existence it has served many purposes, including minting money and housing soldiers for the Confederate Government during the Civil War. Today, Old U.S. Mint is home to jazz and Mardi Gras exhibits as well as important historical archives....