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BHS around Town: Virginia’s Presidential Homes

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

Explore the homes of the eight Virginians who became President of the United States.  Presenter: Patrick O’Neill.

BHS around Town: Aviation: From Curiosity to Reality

Patrick Henry Library 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna, VA, United States

Mary Lipsey will share stories from her new book, Aviation: From Curiosity to Reality.  Learn about the early years of flight, some overlooked pioneers, and some of the stranger historical concepts for aircraft.

BHS around Town: First Ladies

George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United States

Learn about some of the women to have occupied this prominent but little-defined position, and particularly Mmes. Washington, Hayes, Cleveland, and the second Mrs. Wilson.

General Meeting: The Story of Ravensworth

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

Learn about the largest landgrant in Colonial Fairfax County, covering part of present-day Burke.  Beginning with William Fitzhugh in 1685, the story covers many generations and fascinating characters.

BHS around Town: Aviation: From Curiosity to Reality

George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United States

Mary Lipsey will share stories from her new book, Aviation: From Curiosity to Reality.  Learn about the early years of flight, some overlooked pioneers, and some of the stranger historical concepts for aircraft.

BHS around Town: The Ball–Sellers House in Arlington

George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United States

Archaeologist Patrick O’Neill will speak about Arlington’s oldest house, built by John Ball in the mid-18th century and preserved through many owners until its donation to the Arlington Historical Society.

General Meeting: Sydenstricker: A Living Link to Springfield’s Past

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

Annette Tison and Lisa Friedrich Becker recount the history of the Sydenstricker community (for which Sydenstricker Road is named), including the historic Methodist church and the schoolhouse, both preserved.

General Meeting: Local German POW Camps of WWII

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

Ann Shields shares her research on the WWII-era camps for German prisoners of war at Fort Meade, Fairfax, and Fort Hunt, within the context of the national POW-internment program.

General Meeting: Col. Mosby from 1865 to 1916

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

William Connery speaks on the post-Civil-War career of John S. Mosby: supporting Ulysses S. Grant’s presidency, serving as U.S. consul to Hong Kong, and mentoring George S. Patton.

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