History of the Treasury

The Treasury Department and the Treasury building have a rich history. From the 1789 Act of Congress that established the department to the construction of its first Washington building, this section will give you a valuable insight into Treasury's development and history.

	Treasury History Overview (PDF / HTML) Learn about the history of the Treasury Department, its organizational growth, the development of our functions and stories of the Treasury bureaus.
	Treasury's Historical Calendar Choose a date and learn all about the events of that day throughout our history.
	Secretaries of the Treasury Get to know the experience and accomplishments of the people who have led the Treasury Department through the years.
	Treasurers of the United States See our list of the Treasurers and the Presidents they have served since 1789.
	Treasury Curator Enjoy the historic Treasury Building and its collections through the Office of the Curator’s tour program and exhibitions.

Resources

Treasury Historical Association