‘No Kings’ Protests Planned Across W.Va. Saturday 

From Huntington to Charles Town, from Wheeling to Fayetteville, more than a dozen “No Kings” events in West Virginia will join hundreds of others across the nation for what is billed as the largest protest yet against President Donald Trump and his administration.  

The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia is partnering with the national No Kings organization to put on the Charleston event planned for noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the State Capitol.  

Even in a strong Republican state like West Virginia, protests like this are important because they draw attention to concerns some people may not be paying much attention to, said Eli Baumwell, executive director of the ACLU-WV.  

“I think that when we look at some of the more authoritarian tactics of this administration, part of what they are trying to do is keep people afraid and feel like they cannot speak up,” Baumwell said. “And that’s why it is so important that people do get out and speak up and do so without that fear.”  

Protests let elected officials know there are citizens – voters – who object, and that, he said, can make a difference behind closed doors.  

The Charleston event, which overlaps with the governor’s annual Easter tradition, the Rhododendron Roll, will be a fun-filled, peaceful, and family friendly event, Baumwell added. 

In Morgantown, the Mountaineers Indivisible Citizen Action group (MICA), has arranged a march followed by a rally. Spokesman Ron Allen said the point is to remind people what democracy is all about. 

“Looking at all 50 states, this will be the largest demonstration in the history of this country,” Allen said. “And so that kind of sets us apart from anything else that has been done to pass, and this is to send a message that the road we’re traveling down is not the road we want to go.” 

Baumwell said this reaffirms democracy is not a spectator sport.  

No Kings Events in West Virginia Saturday, March 28 

Beckley 

12:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT 

Address not listed. Click here for more information. 

Berkeley Springs, WV 

Berkeley Springs 

2:00 PM — 4:00 PM EDT 

Morgan County Courthouse 

Berkeley Springs, WV 

Charleston 

12:00 PM — 3:00 PM EDT 

West Virginia State Capitol 

Charleston, WV 

Flatwoods 

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM EDT 

Exit 67, I79, Scotts Fork Road, Flatwoods, WV 

Braxton County, WV 

Elkins 

12:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT 

Randolph County Courthouse 

Elkins, WV 

Fayetteville 

12:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT 

Fayette County Courthouse 

Fayetteville, WV 

Grantsville 

12:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT 

Courthouse Grantsville WV 

Grantsville, WV 

Hampshire County 

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM EDT 

Hampshire County Courthouse 

Romney, WV  

Huntington 

12:00 PM — 4:00 PM EDT 

Heritage Station 

Huntington, WV 

Jefferson County 

10:00 AM — 11:30 AM EDT 

Jefferson County Courthouse 

Charles Town, WV 

Keyser 

12:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT 

Intersection 

Keyser, WV  

Lewisburg

12:00 PM–2:00 PM EDT

Greenspace, Downtown Lewisburg

Marlinton 

2:00 PM — 4:00 PM EDT 

This event’s address is private. Click here for more details 

Marlinton, WV 

Martinsburg 

1:00 PM — 2:30 PM EDT 

Corner of King and Queen Streets, on the Square 

Martinsburg, WV  

Morgantown 

12:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT 

Hope Coliseum   

Morgantown, WV  

New Martinsville 

1:30 PM — 3:00 PM EDT 

This event’s address is private. Click here for more details 

N MARTINSVLLE, WV   

Romney 

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM EDT 

Romney, WV 

Thomas 

12:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT 

Old bank parking lot, Front Street 

Thomas, WV  

Wardensville 

9:00 AM — 1:00 PM EDT 

Wardensville Community Library 

Wardensville, WV 

Wheeling 

11:30 AM — 1:30 PM EDT 

McDonald’s    

Wheeling, WV