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Cartography of Congress: A Geographic History of Political Parties In-Person
Join WVU Libraries to celebrate the opening of the exhibition, “Cartography of Congress: A Geographic History of Political Parties,” and the influential book that inspired it: The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress: 1789–1989. Dr. Kenneth Martis’ groundbreaking research transformed the way scholars and the public visualize American political history. Dr. Martis, WVU professor emeritus of geography, and Dr. Raymond Smock, director emeritus at the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education and former historian at the United States House of Representatives, will explore the significance of the atlas and its evolution over time. The program will also illuminate the ideas behind the maps on display and how they come to life in the exhibition, with special attention to West Virginia’s role in national political change. Attendees will also have the opportunity to view rare materials from the West Virginia & Regional History Center’s political collections, including historical photographs, manuscripts, and campaign memorabilia that bring these electoral stories into sharper focus.
This event is part of WVU Libraries America250 programming, the nationwide commemoration of America's 250th anniversary.
Light refreshments will be available and this event is free and open to the public. No registration is required, but is encouraged for planning purposes.
- Date:
- Thursday, April 16, 2026
- Time:
- 4:00pm - 5:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Milano Reading Room
- Library:
- Downtown Campus Library
- Audience:
- Alumni Faculty Graduate Students Library Employees Public Undergraduate Students
- Categories:
- West Virginia & Regional History Center