​News and Upcoming Events

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

"I Voted?" Film Screening
Wednesday, October 11 @ 6:30 pm
Byrd Center Auditorium, RSVP >>

Humanities and the Environment Conference
October 26-27, 2017
National Conservation Training Center, 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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