Kellie Mayrides, director of facility rentals and special events for the National Constitution Center, says that the Grand Hall Overlook is a huge asset. “We have two spaces that overlook Independence Hall. Plus being at a meeting where our nation’s history is all around you is very special, very important. The view, the emo- tion, the pride are essential to planners.”
Two core exhibits frequently become part of a corporate agenda. ‘The Story of We the People’ includes The Kimmel Theater with 350 seats and features Freedom Rising, a multi-media production combining live actor with video on a 360-degree screen. ‘The American Experience’ shows the his- tory of the Constitution, more than 100 interactive and multimedia exhibits, while Signers’ Hall houses 42 life-size bronze statues of the 39 men who signed and the three dissenters.
“Some of the things that folks share at
meetings held at the National Constitution Center are unlike anything they may have done before,” says Mayrides. “We let them take the oath of office, don robes and pre- side on the ‘Supreme Court,’ or sit in a jury box and watch a humorous video about jury duty. Artifacts add to a meeting’s essence,
too. There is Sandra Day
O’Connor’s robe, Harry Truman’s shirt from his ‘Little White House’ in Key West, a signed copy of one of President Obama’s campaign speeches, and a portion of a beam from the Twin Towers.”
Mayrides adds that many daytime meet- ings are held in the John C. Bogle Chairman Room, a glass-enclosed terrace with incomparable views. “Team building programs often tie-in the skills of Founding Fathers and leaders throughout history. We get a lot of law firms, account- ing companies and insurance organiza- tions who like our Leadership Tour, which can be customized to suit any purpose.”
“Constitutional Quizzo is a fun trivia game for cocktail receptions and meeting breaks,” she adds. “It tests attendees’ knowl- edge of Presidential history. Planners can purchase prizes from our museum store or bring their own. Our staff works with groups to tailor-make activities.”
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