Our Mission

We are dedicated to the collection, documentation, restoration, interpretation, and protection of the history of Berkeley County, West Virginia and to making it available for education, research and community purposes. The Society operates as an all-volunteer non-profit and receives no public funds.

Our Goals

Develop the Belle Boyd House as an education center

Create a depository for historical papers and materials

Restore and protect the artifacts, documents, and manuscripts

Write, research, publish and continue to develop architectural and genealogical materials for public access

Catalog and document all artifacts and items donated or loaned to the Berkeley County Historical Society.

News and Events

Archives and Research Center open by appointment only. Please email to schedule appointment.

Save the Date:

  • March 28th at 1 pm at the Berkley County History Museum at 126 E Race St for an Afternoon Talk: Learn about the DAR with Jerell Wright of the Shenandoah Valley Chapter, D.A.R.
  • May 16th - Heritage Days – The Berkeley County Museum will be open all weekend from 9 am – 4 pm.
  • July 4th – 4th of July in Martinsburg.
  • Dec. 5th Christmas Open House at the Berkeley County History Museum


Coming Soon:
Annual Membership picnic will be in October: More information coming soon.


Please email bchs@historicberkeley.org if you would like to sign up for the quarterly newsletter, research request, or more information. 

 

Address

136 E Race St
Martinsburg, WV 25401


Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1624
Martinsburg, WV 25402-1624

Contact Info

Phone: 304-267-4713
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