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Friends of the Byrd Center

The future of our great experiment in representative democracy depends on you...

When you support the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, your dollars make our programs in civics education possible and expands our engagement with people of all generations in our Eastern Panhandle community, the state of West Virginia, and across the United States. 

The Byrd Center advances representative democracy by promoting a better understanding of the United States Congress and Constitution through programs and research that engage citizens. Your support as a Friend of the Byrd Center ensures the preservation of priceless congressional records, a vast collection of thousands of voices shaping the history of West Virginia and our nation over a period of more than sixty years. Robust giving expands the availability of innovative educational resources and training provided through our Teacher Institute, giving educators across West Virginia the tools to inspire their students to become civically engaged leaders. Your donations introduces high school students to the framework of American government in one-day workshops at the Byrd Center as part of a larger year-long mock-Congress project through our Government and Deliberation Initiative.

All donors to the Byrd Center are Friends, and as a supporter, you receive first news of our upcoming programs and events, exclusive access to the esteemed and award-winning journalists, filmmakers, scholars, and policy makers who appear at the center, and the opportunity to shape our programs through suggesting topics and speakers. 

Your donation ensures that the legacy of Senator Byrd continues to shape our nation. All Byrd Center programs are rooted in the belief than an informed citizenry is essential to a healthy democracy. It is only through informed and engaged citizens that our government of, by, and for the people can endure. And it is only your support which makes this possible.
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Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876 - 5702

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.
© 2021 Robert C. Byrd Center for
​Congressional History and Education
  • Home
  • About
    • Latest News
    • Statement on Systemic Racism
    • Leadership
    • Our Partners
    • Parking and Directions
  • Education
    • People Powered 2023 Program
    • Educational Resources
    • Teacher Institute
    • Internship Program
  • Research
    • Congressional Collections >
      • Robert C. Byrd Congressional Papers
      • Harley O. Staggers, Sr. Congressional Papers
      • Harley O. Staggers, Jr. Congressional Papers
      • Scot Falkner CAO Papers
    • Blog
    • Digital Collections
    • Oral History Project
    • Plan a Visit to the Archives
    • Collecting Policy
  • Events
    • Voices of the Community series
    • Summer Fundraiser 2023
    • Forum on Pollution
    • Formidable - author event
    • Voices of the Community
    • Constitution Day
    • Past Events
  • Support Us
    • Friends of the Byrd Center
    • Name a Seat
    • Annual Report
  • Reservations
  • Login