Construction on The American Adventure pavilion began in early 1980 <ref name= "Martin"/>. The pavilion was designed by architect George Terpatsi, who wanted the exterior to resemble a Georgian mansion <ref name="Jack"/>. The design also took inspiration from buildings in Williamsburg, Virginia, Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the Old State House in Boston, and Thomas Jefferson's Monticello home <ref name= "Jack"/>.
[[Image:AmericanAdventureDed.jpg|400px|thumb|The American Adventure pavilion's dedication]]
The American Adventure pavilion opened on October 1, 1982 with the rest of [[EPCOT Center]]. When the pavilion opened it was sponsored by Coca-Cola and American Express <ref name= "Martin"/>, and it featured the [[American Adventure (Attraction)]], the American Gardens Theatre, Manor Gifts and the [[Liberty Inn]]. The pavilion was officially dedicated on October 11, 1982. On hand for the festivities were Disney CEO Card Walker, American Express CEO Jim Robinson, and Coca-Cola President Don Keough. At the ceremony the Voices of Liberty performed the Star Spangled Banner as doves were released <ref> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QsXXdGhma0</ref>.