Alexandria and the War of 1812
Historian and archaeologist Patrick O’Neill will discuss local events during the War of 1812, and particularly the squadron of British warships that effectively took Alexandria hostage and engaged with American forces at Belvoir Neck in September 1814. *This talk will be presented online with George Mason Regional Library as host. Registration at the link below…
This Old House
The Burke Historical Society’s Mary Lipsey will present an overview of various historic houses across Springfield, Annandale, and Burke. *This talk will be presented online with Richard Byrd Library as host. Registration at the link below is required.* https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/7561825
Virtual Meeting: Seeking a Lost Gravesite
Chris Brown, Post 7916 VFW Auxiliary Historian, recounts his adventure leading a small team in search of a lost Revolutionary War veteran’s grave in Putnam County, New York. *This talk will be presented online with Pohick Regional Library as host. Registration at the link below is required.* https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/7692230 *This is an encore presentation of…
The Quander Family
Rohulamin Quander, a retired judge, genealogist, historian, and author, speaks about the Quanders of Fairfax County and beyond, one of the oldest and most notable African-American families in the country. *This talk will be presented online with Pohick Regional Library as host. Registration at the link below is required.* https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/7779521
Irish Emigration, the Potato Famine, and Castle Garden
Jon Vrana from the Burke Historical Society will discuss 19th-century Irish emigration to the New World, from the perspective of an Irishman on his journey to New York, the Midwest, and the Great Plains. *This talk will be presented online with George Mason Regional Library as host. Registration at the link below is required.* https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/7568871
The Night of Terror: Suffragists at the Occoquan Workhouse
Cindy Bennett from the Burke Historical Society will discuss the story and fate of 33 suffragists imprisoned at the Occoquan (Lorton) Workhouse in November 1917. The tenacity of these fearless women led to the 1920 passage of the 19th amendment granting women the right to vote. *This talk will be presented online by Focus on…
Interpreting Census Records
Cindy Bennett from the Burke Historical Society will offer a general perspective on the federal Census as a genealogical tool. This program is not intended as a “how-to” for finding these records, but rather as an overview of what information the Census recorded each decade and how the genealogist should interpret it. *This talk will…
The Brown Family and Old Burke
Paula Brown Kelley will share memories and stories of life in Burke before large subdivisions, and of her family’s role in Burke’s history. Her grandfather, Paul E. Brown, served as a Fairfax County judge and helped lead the successful campaign to relocate the planned airport that threatened Burke’s survival. *This talk will be presented online…
Local History of Jazz: The Venues
Brian Slawski from the Burke Historical Society will discuss jazz clubs (and other less conventional jazz venues) past and present in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. *This talk will be presented online with George Mason Regional Library as host. Registration at the link below is required.* https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/7527007
Almost Forgotten Women
BHS member, local historian, and author Mary Lipsey will speak about her new book Almost Forgotten Women: Yesterday’s Headliners. The book describes the stories and accomplishments of over 60 remarkable women from American history, who struggled for equal rights and opportunities, and who were pioneers in fields ranging from politics to sports to science. *This…