| The Berkeley County Historical Society, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is sustained by its memberships and donations. While the recent recession has reduced local and state support we continue to seek grant funding that will aide us in continuing our mission. If you would like to help beyond your yearly membership, we would be extremely grateful. To donate using Pay Pal, please click on the DONATE NOW button above. The system will guide you to ensure your contribution arrives safely. If you prefer not to use the Pay Pal system, we are always happy to have our members visit and see what we have been working on the continue our mission of preserving, protecting and sharing the history of Berkeley County.
the fact that at the time it was begun, there was a $45,000 balance on the mortgage of the Society's Storage Building. It was intended that donations received for the 45 Club would go toward the principal balance of that loan, thus reducing its duration. In less than a year we have been able to reduce the mortgage balance down to $_____ ; due to the generous donations of our members and community. The names of donors of $1,000 or more will be placed on a plaque that will be hung in the building commemorating their effort. If you would like to make a contribution to the 45 Club, via Pay Pal, click on the DONATE button above and follow directions given there. Otherwise, please send or bring by your check payable to BCHS - please make a notation on the check that the donation is for the 45 Club. |
| The Berkeley County Historical Society's primary mission is to preserve and perpetuate the history of Berkeley County. Part and parcel with the preservation, we purchased a building completely dedicated to the storage and cataloging of the holdings of BCHS. We continue to accept donations of historic items to the collections as well as negotiating the return to Berkeley of items that have been handed down through families and donated to other preservation societies outside the region. A goal in 2011 is to streamline and bring up to date the donation of items procedure as well as how they are cataloged in the system. If you have an item you would like to donate to the Society's collection, please contact us by phone or email to begin the process. We look forward to working with you. |
| Some people feel more comfortable donating items or services rather than money. For that reason, we have a wish list of things that we could use some help with at the Society. You can purchase these items and bring them to our offices at 136 East Race Street. A donation receipt will be completed for you when you drop them off. The following is our wishlist: |
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| The Berkeley County Historical Society Call Us: 304 267 4713 receives mail at: Please visit our offices at: P.O. Box 1624, Martinsburg, WV 25402-1624 136 East Race Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401 |
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