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In-Person Meeting: Gee Gee and Speedee—The Historical Saga of McDonald’s in Fairfax County
In-Person Meeting: Gee Gee and Speedee—The Historical Saga of McDonald’s in Fairfax County
In 1957, the Gee Gee Food Corporation opened the first McDonald's in Virginia on Route 1 in Alexandria. Chris Barbuschak will describe how they built the largest single franchise operation of the McDonalds chain in the nation until Ray Kroc bought them out in 1967. *This program will be presented in person at Pohick Regional…
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BHS around Town: Gold in Local History
BHS around Town: Gold in Local History
Learn some of the science of gold and hear about the national and regional history of the 79th element, including mining operations and tales of lost treasure. *This program will be presented in person at George Mason Regional Library. Registration is available but not required.* https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/10628763 The BHS is pleased to offer guest speakers to…
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In-Person Meeting: Construction of Camp Humphreys
In-Person Meeting: Construction of Camp Humphreys
Patrick O’Neill from the Burke Historical Society will speak on the origins of Fort Belvoir, which began in 1915 as Camp A.A. Humphreys, an engineer training facility for the U.S. Army. *This program will be presented in person at Pohick Regional Library. No registration is required.* https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/9927274