The Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, located in Shepherdstown, WV, is dedicated to advancing representative democracy and promoting a better understanding of the United States Congress and the Constitution. Through their programs and research, they engage citizens in exploring national and international events from the Cold War era to the present, while preserving the voices of millions of Appalachians through their correspondence with elected representatives.
The Byrd Center houses extensive archives that include the personal papers of five members of the United States Congress from West Virginia, offering rich resources for conducting research and exploring the history of the region. They also provide educational resources, internship programs, and host events such as the Voices of the Community Series and Constitution Day. The Byrd Center relies on the support of their Friends of the Byrd Center group to fulfill their mission and offers special access to all of their programs.
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