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Our Vision: To recognize Congress as the fulcrum of representative democracy in the United States and facilitate a greater understanding of the legislative branch, both historically and in a contemporary setting, through the preservation of its documentary heritage, research, and programming that focuses on the Constitution, civic education, and Congress’ central role as a co-equal branch of government. Become a Friend of the Byrd Center The Byrd Center relies on the contributions of our Friends to make our mission of advancing representative democracy a reality. You can become a part of this mission by joining our Friends of the Byrd Center group which enjoys special access to all of the programs at the center. Learn more here >> |
Constitution Day at the Byrd Center:
Watchdogs: Inspectors General and the Battle for Honest and Accountable Government We're pleased to announce the 20th annual Tom E. Moses Memorial Lecture on the U.S. Constitution. Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 7pm Byrd Center Auditorium This year's address will be by author and former inspector general Glenn A. Fine. Free & open to the public. More information here. |