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The '''National Constitution Center''' is a non-profit institution that is devoted to the study of the [[Constitution of the United States]]. Located at the [[Independence Mall (Philadelphia)|Independence Mall]] in | {{Organization | ||
|OrganizationName=National Constitution Center | |||
|OrganizationType=Non-profit | |||
|Mission=To bring together people of all ages and perspectives to learn about, debate, and celebrate the U.S. Constitution. The Center serves as America's leading platform for constitutional education and debate. | |||
|CreationLegislation=Constitution Heritage Act of 1988 | |||
|Employees=100 | |||
|Budget=$20 million (approximate annual budget) | |||
|OrganizationExecutive=President and CEO | |||
|Services=Interactive exhibits; Educational programs; Public debates; Live performances; Civic learning resources | |||
|HeadquartersLocation=39.95377, -75.14909 | |||
|HeadquartersAddress=525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA | |||
|Website=https://constitutioncenter.org/ | |||
}} | |||
The '''National Constitution Center''' is a non-profit institution that is devoted to the study of the [[Constitution of the United States]]. Located at the [[Independence Mall (Philadelphia)|Independence Mall]] in Philadelphia, [[Pennsylvania]], the center is an interactive museum which serves as a national town hall, hosting government leaders, journalists, scholars, and celebrities who engage in public discussions, including Constitution-related events and presidential debates. | |||
The groundbreaking ceremony was held on September 17, 2000, the 213th anniversary of the [[Signing of the United States Constitution|signing of the Constitution]]. The center opened on July 4, 2003,<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/06/22/travel/travel-advisory-constitution-center-to-open-in-philadelphia.html | title=TRAVEL ADVISORY; Constitution Center To Open in Philadelphia – New York Times | access-date = 28 March 2013 | work=The New York Times | date=22 June 2003}}</ref> joining other historic sites and attractions in what has been called "America's most historic square mile",<ref>{{cite web|title=Independence Visitor Center|url=http://phlvisitorcenter.com/attraction/independence-visitor-center|access-date=9 August 2013}}</ref> because of its proximity to [[Independence Hall]] and the [[Liberty Bell]]. The center offers civic learning resources onsite and online. It does not house the original Constitution, which is stored at the [[National Archives Building]] in [[Washington, D.C.]] | The groundbreaking ceremony was held on September 17, 2000, the 213th anniversary of the [[Signing of the United States Constitution|signing of the Constitution]]. The center opened on July 4, 2003,<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/06/22/travel/travel-advisory-constitution-center-to-open-in-philadelphia.html | title=TRAVEL ADVISORY; Constitution Center To Open in Philadelphia – New York Times | access-date = 28 March 2013 | work=The New York Times | date=22 June 2003}}</ref> joining other historic sites and attractions in what has been called "America's most historic square mile",<ref>{{cite web|title=Independence Visitor Center|url=http://phlvisitorcenter.com/attraction/independence-visitor-center|access-date=9 August 2013}}</ref> because of its proximity to [[Independence Hall]] and the [[Liberty Bell]]. The center offers civic learning resources onsite and online. It does not house the original Constitution, which is stored at the [[National Archives Building]] in [[Washington, D.C.]] | ||