​News and Upcoming Events

Ongoing: Robert C. Byrd Traveling Exhibit
Current and Upcoming Venues >>

"Tickling Giants" Film Screening
Wednesday, September 6 @ 6:30 pm
Byrd Center Auditorium, RSVP >>

Vietnam: West Virginians Remember
Monday, September 11 @ 7:00 pm
Reynolds Hall, Shepherd University
​ More Info >>

Constitution Day Lecture
Thursday, September 14 @ 7:00 pm
Byrd Center Auditorium, More Info >>


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Our Mission

The Byrd Center advances representative democracy by promoting a better understanding of the United States Congress and the Constitution through programs and research that engage citizens.

Conducting Research 

Our extensive congressional archives and 3,000 volume reference collection are available to researchers. Click here to learn more about conducting research at the center >>

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