Berkeley County Historical Society |
| county residents, and the nation, of all Berkeley County has seen since its inception in 1772. Read more about the history of the house HERE. Come inside the Belle Boyd House: on the right of the entry hall is the original ballroom decorated in Victorian style as it would have been in the late 1800's. This is the only room in the house decorated as living quarters. Meetings, receptions, and seminars take place here. If your group is interested in utilizing our ball room space, please contact us. Through the door on the far side of the room, step into the Ben Boyd store. This space was originally built by Benjamin Boyd in 1850 and housed the General Store that he ran for five years. Read more about the offerings in the Ben Boyd Store HERE. To the left of the entry hall is the First Parlor. Here the BCHS presents the story of the Civil War in Martinsburg and Berkeley County. In the Second Parlor you will find rotating displays that are relevant to other displays in the house, or collections that belong to contributing members. Farthest back in the house you enter the original Kitchen where BCHS presents more long term exhibits on county history. On the second floor of the museum is a room dedicated to all wars except the Civil War and World War II, with items donated to the Society by county residents or descendants. Our newly renovated Black History Room is a work in progress. Belle Boyd, the industrial history of Martinsburg, fashion and early toys fill other rooms. One room is dedicated to items that harken back to the days of World War II. Another room holds items related to President Abraham Lincoln and his connection to Berkeley County through his former law partner and body guard, Ward Hill Lemon as well as the King's Daughter's Hospital and its nursing school. Special displays are arranged in the museum throughout the year. Please be sure to check our EVENTS page for the specifics. |
| MUSEUM |
| The Berkeley County Museum is owned and operated by the Berkeley County Historical Society in the historic Belle Boyd House located on East Race Street in Martinsburg, West Virginia. In 1992, the Society, with the generous initial donations of Mr. Boyd H. Mason, saved the building from the wrecking ball. Many more donations, large and small, have been made since that time to continue what was begun nearly 20 years ago. Today the house stands as a timeless and effective reminder to |
| 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 |