Revisit Columbia in the 1800s Enjoy a guided tour of the First National Bank Museum and discover one of the few banks still preserved in its original setting in the United States. The First National Bank of Columbia was chartered in 1864 and played a key role in the growth and development of Columbia. Marvelous details from the bank's working years survive, such as the walnut paying and receiving teller cages, the furnishings of the President's office, the massive walk-in vault, and the original check canceller consisting of a tree stump and a specially designed hammer. View the bullet hole where the only known attempted robbery was foiled! The bank occupies the two front corner rooms of the 1814 Federal-style townhouse originally built as an elegant home for wealthy merchant, James Wright, Jr. During its almost 200 year past, the building served as several private residences, hotels, a tavern, and the town's first public library. Guided tours by appointment or request. Suggested donations: Adults– $6.00 Seniors– $5.00 Students– $4.00 Children (under 12)– Free Group rates– call for discount pricing. Contact us about pricing and itineraries for our customized tours throughout Lancaster and York counties. nora@bankmuseum.org or 717.684.8864