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.
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.
***Important Announcement***
Starting October 1, 2025 A 2-hour minimum upfront charge of $60 will be requested to start any research request.
Save the Date:
Happening at the museum:
You can currently view a temporary exhibit on the first floor of the museum an exhibit all about the apple orchard industry and the Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival. The next temporary exhibit will be focusing on the Holidays and preparing for the holiday open house on December 6th.
Please email bchs@historicberkeley.org if you would like to sign up for the quarterly newsletter, research request, or more information.