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In-Person Meeting: Escaping Detection: Women in the Civil War

Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United States

Mary Lipsey from the Burke Historical Society will discuss notable women who participated actively but secretly in the American Civil War, as spies and as soldiers. *This program will be…

The Old Capitol Prison

Jon Vrana, President of the Burke Historical Society, will recount the history of the Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C., which went through several roles (including temporary Capitol of the…

In-Person Meeting: Mulberry Hill

Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United States

Mary Rouse Root will speak about Mulberry Hill, one of the oldest houses in Burke, where she grew up. *This program will be presented in person only at Pohick Regional…

BHS around Town: Rescue of Mount Vernon

Richard Byrd Library 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield, VA, United States

BHS member Mary Lipsey will recount the story of the Washington family estate, its descent into disrepair, and the formation and struggle of the Mount Vernon Ladies Association to save…

In-Person Meeting: P.O. Box 1142, WWII Intelligence Camp

Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United States

Ann Shields returns to speak in more detail on her extensive research into P.O. Box 1142, the top-secret military intelligence camp at Fort Hunt, Alexandria, during the Second World War.…

In-Person Meeting: The Mantua Community

Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United States

Sue Kovach Shuman will discuss the history of the Mantua community, from the Northern Neck Proprietary to the present day, as documented in her recently published book for the Images…

Virtual Talk: Ghosts, Goons, and a Bunny Man

BHS Treasurer Cindy Bennett shares spooky tales of local legends, haunted spots and the creepy monsters of Northern Virginia, including some who have never left. *This program will be presented…

In-Person Meeting: The Marshall House in Burke, Then & Now

Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United States

Darrell Marshall will speak on one of Burke’s most historic houses, first built ca 1852 for John and Mary Marshall (probably no relation to our speaker).  *This program will be…

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