Information about how to visit the Historical Society

The Berkeley County Historical Society is staffed exclusively by volunteers; local members who are interested in history and interested in helping you discover the rich history of Berkeley County West Virginia.  Since we are an all-volunteer organization, if you are coming for research purposes, please contact us ahead of time to make an appointment so we can have someone available to assist you at the Archives and Research Center.  If you are coming to see the Berkeley County Museum at the home of the notorious Civil War spy, Belle Boyd, no appointment is necessary.


The Archives & Research Center houses the BCHS offices as well as our research library. The Belle Boyd House houses the Berkeley County Museum. Our storage facility is not open to the public.  All parts of the BCHS complex are open seasonally. We also observe all Federal and State holidays. Please see our Home Page for days closure announcements.

Archives & Research Center.  Research is by appointment only, and Thursday and Friday only. We are closed on Federal and State Holidays, as well as Thanksgiving week and for an extended period around Christmas and New Years. If you are visiting for research purposes, please contact us two weeks in advance.

The Berkeley County Museum at the Belle Boyd House is open SUNDAY – SATURDAY 9 – 5 EXCEPT MAJOR HOLIDAYS.