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  • Field Trip: Thomas Balch Library

    For our October members-only field trip, we'll visit the Thomas Balch Library in Leesburg for an orientation to their resources.  This research library specializes in genealogy; local, regional, and statewide history; military history; and ethnic history.  If you're not yet a member but would like to join us, see our Membership page for more information. …

  • Field Trip: St. Mary’s & Jerusalem Baptist Cemeteries

    For our May members-only field trip, we'll join the Fairfax County Cemetery Preservation Association in tours of the historic cemeteries of St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church and Jerusalem Baptist Church in Fairfax Station.  If you're not yet a member but would like to join us, see our Membership page for more information.

  • Field trip: Legato School

    Members only: On Sunday, May 21st, we’ll visit the historic Legato School in the City of Fairfax.  If you’re not yet a member but would like to join us, see our Membership page for more information.

  • Bus Tour: Downtown Burke and Surroundings

    Braddock Government Center 9002 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA, United States

    This bus tour planned and narrated by the Burke Historical Society is made available to the general public (18 and up, $40 for Fairfax County residents) through the Fairfax County Park Authority.  (Register here.)  Visit the heart of Burke and its environs, including the old depot (scene of J.E.B. Stuart's Christmas raid), the former Copperthite…

  • Field Trip: Hidden Pond Nature Center

    On Sunday, July 30th, we’ll have a special orientation to Hidden Pond Nature Center to learn about both the human and natural history of the area.  If you’re not yet a member but would like to join us, see our Membership page for more information.

  • Field Trip: National Museum of American History

    On Saturday, July 23th, we’ll have a special extended tour of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.  If you’re not yet a member but would like to join us, see our Membership page for more information.

  • Field Trip: Freedom House Museum

    On Sunday, February 11th, we’ll have a special tour of Alexandria’s Freedom House Museum outside of their normal weekday hours.  If you’re not yet a member but would like to…

  • Field Trip: Claude Moore Colonial Farm

    On Sunday, June 24th, BHS members will visit Claude Moore Colonial Farm.  If you’re not yet a member but would like to join us, see our Membership page for more information.