Brian Slawski will speak on how Joseph William Dooley (1856–1934) and his family became an integral part of Burke’s 19th- and 20th-century history. *This program will be presented in person…

Author Scott O'Connell will discuss his approach to the research and writing of historical fiction, including his Yankee Doodle Spies series based on espionage during the War of Independence. *This…

Air Force veteran Jeff Joyce will share stories about some of the men and women behind the artifacts displayed at the National Air and Space Museum. *This program will be…

Richard Bell, Ph.D., will speak on his book Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped Into Slavery and Their Astonishing Odyssey Home. Stolen received the NEH Public Scholar Award and was a…

Author Derek Baxter will speak on his new book, placing the American War of Independence within its broader context. *This program will be presented in person at Pohick Regional Library. …

Madeline Feierstein, Lead Historian at the Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden, will discuss her new book on the lasting effects of the Union Army’s occupation of Alexandria during the Civil…

Brian Slawski will continue the story of how Joseph William Dooley (1856–1934) and his family became an integral part of Burke’s 19th- and 20th-century history. *This program will be presented…

Mary Lipsey will tell the little-known story of Dr. William Christmas, a local pioneering aviator, aeronautical engineer, and inventor. *This program will be presented in person at Pohick Regional Library. …

Rebecca Royer will discuss the research and writing of her books Chasing Freedom and Chasing Wealth, which evoke life during the glory days of our regional canals. *This program will…

Kathleen Jablonski will join us by Zoom to share her updated research on (Old) Burke Village, originally known as the Marshall and Brown subdivision. *This program will be presented in…