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.
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.
Levels of Giving
Senators (Annual gifts of $20,000 +)
Ambassadors (Annual gifts of $5,000 +)
Leaders (Annual gifts of $1,000 +)
Patrons (Annual gifts of $500 +)
Sustainers (Annual gifts of $250 +)
Supporters (Annual gifts of $100 +)
Ambassadors (Annual gifts of $5,000 +)
Leaders (Annual gifts of $1,000 +)
Patrons (Annual gifts of $500 +)
Sustainers (Annual gifts of $250 +)
Supporters (Annual gifts of $100 +)
Members of the Friends of the Byrd Center
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Senators ($20,000+)
Anonymous Marianne Alexander Ambassadors ($5,000+) Susan Kemnitzer Walter J. Stewart Leaders ($1,000+) Ramon and Mary Alvarez Richard and Pat Baker Dionne Davies Sandra D'Onofrio Erik Fatemi Patrick and Mary Griffin Hon. Alan Mollohan Ike J. Morris Don and Anne Ritchie Ray and Phyllis Smock Barbara Videnieks Lisa and Paul Welch Jay and Dana Wyatt Chess and Lynn Yellott Jack Young Patrons ($500+) Marellen Aherne Stephen and Rebecca Ayraud Neal Barkus Anne Barth Jody Brumage John and Margaret Demer Kathleen Hatfield Anders and Ann Henriksson Carolyn Rodis Elysa Smith-Jones Edie Stanley Floyd Stoner Marie Tyler-McGraw and Howard Wachtel Roy Winkle |
Sustainers ($250+)
Marty Amerikaner and Linda Spatig Beth Batdorf and John Bresland Sandy Brown John and Helen Burns Lula Davis Beverly Dietz Joan and Erdem Ergin James English Jim and Mary Clare Eros Eleanor Finn Mary J.C. Hendrix and Chuck Craft Gaylen and Karen Johnson Susan Kern Mark Kohut and Nancy Stewart Bill and Monica Lingenfelter Lex and Pam Miller Stanley and Wendy Mopsik Bill and Anne Norton Marty Paone Philip Post Bob and Linda Reynolds Bill and Karen Rice Andy Ridenour and Mary Watters John and Elizabeth Sedlins John and Pam Splaine Jerry and Victoria Thomas Mike Willard |
Supporters ($100+)
Charles “Skip” Adkins Dan and Marie Anderson Faye Baker Stephen and Marcy Bartlett Scott Beard Edwinna Bernat Charlie Brown Bill Carrigan John Deupree and Sally Reynolds Peter and Janet Dougherty Bill Drennen Mohammad and Mona Fatemi Mark Ferrell Mike Fulton Ellen Goodwin Sharon Henderson Elliott and Nancy Kirschbaum Carol Kiser Frances Lynch Martha Anne McIntosh Judith McIntyre Bob and Tia McMillan Susan Mills Jean Neely Diane Niedzialkowski Maria Parisi Ren and Pam Parziale Becky Phipps Hoyt Purvis Terry Sauvain Julia Sandy Steven and Jill Schatken Sylvia Shurbutt Matthew Simek Bonnie Sitman and Don Briggs Hal and Betty Snyder Al and Sheila Vertino Eric Waggoner David Welch Art Wineburg and Susan Brown BG Wright J. Eldon Yates |
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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.
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