Events Calendar

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…

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 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…

Reference librarian and genealogist Leslie Anderson will discuss her research on the 1st U.S. Colored Cavalry, including the lives of its members both before and after the Civil War, along…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Jeff Clark, an expert on the history of Fairfax County Public Schools, will discuss the various schools that served the Burke-area community over the years. *This program will be presented…