Events Calendar

Learn about Union Col. John Thomas Wilder and his 17th Indiana “Lightning Brigade,” whose new Spencer repeating rifles were instrumental in the Tullahoma Campaign of Tennessee.  Speaker: Scott Diezman.

The railroad’s arrival was what first put Burke on the map.  Hear the Virginia Room’s Chris Barbuschak share his research and new discoveries on Burke’s two historic rail depots.

Learn about some of the many jazz musicians and promoters, past and present, with ties to the area.  Presenter: Brian Slawski.   This talk is part of our monthly series at George Mason Regional Library, on third Thursday evenings from May 2017 through August 2018.   The BHS is pleased to offer guest speakers to local…

Did you know that the government first selected Burke as the future site of Washington's Dulles International Airport?  Local historian and educator Mary Lipsey of the Burke Historical Society returns with the surprising tale of this ill fated venture and the community's years-long fight to save the village.   The BHS is pleased to offer…

Local historian Jon Vrana will present a short history of Accotink in southeastern Fairfax County, covering two centuries through its citizens and sites.

One-hundred years ago, Burke looked very different from it does today. From the farmers and skilled artisans who lived here, to its railroad, churches and schoolhouses, get a snapshot of daily life in Burke with Brian Slawski of the Burke Historical Society.   The BHS is pleased to offer guest speakers to local libraries and…

Hear how principle crops, farm management, and farming populations in the area changed over time.  Presenter: Jon Vrana.   This talk is part of our monthly series at George Mason Regional Library, on third Thursday evenings from May 2017 through August 2018.   The BHS is pleased to offer guest speakers to local libraries and…

Dr. Karenne Wood of the Virginia Indian Program (Virginia Foundation for the Humanities) will present her extensive research on the history and culture of Virginia's Native American people and communities.

Mary Lipsey recounts the story of the Washington family estate, its descent into disrepair, and the formation and struggle of the Mount Vernon Ladies Association to save it.   This talk is part of our monthly series at George Mason Regional Library, on third Thursday evenings from May 2017 through August 2018.   The BHS…

Susan Gray of the Fairfax Museum recounts the history of other places named Fairfax, along with a look at collectibles and ephemera from some of these places.