Events Calendar

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. …

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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 join us, see our Membership page for more information.

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.