In observance of this year marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, we invite the WVU community and the public to honor both this momentous anniversary and West Virginia Day on June 20 at 2 p.m. in the Milano Reading Room of the Downtown Library in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Join us for an afternoon of stories about Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams, the opening of a new exhibit about West Virginian veterans during World War II and cake to celebrate West Virginia’s birthday.

Following the event, the History Center will remain open for guests to be among the first to explore the new exhibit, “West Virginians in World War II: In Their Own Words,” which features the experiences of West Virginian veterans during World War II through the WVRHC’s archives. Centered around their own words, the exhibit will be on display through May 22, 2026 for all to visit and learn more about the stories of West Virginians who fought during WWII.