An Introduction to Archaeology
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesThe Burke Historical Society is pleased to announce our theme for 2016: the Year of Research! All year long, we'll host free classes at Burke Centre Library on the first Tuesday of the month, each covering a different tool for online historical research. Instruction runs from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., with time afterwards for consultations…
Using ILL, Digitized Books, & Periodicals
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesThe Burke Historical Society is pleased to announce our theme for 2016: the Year of Research! All year long, we'll host free classes at Burke Centre Library on the first Tuesday of the month, each covering a different tool for online historical research. Instruction runs from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., with time afterwards for consultations…
Researching Slavery in Court Records
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesCurious about the history of enslaved African-Americans in Fairfax County? Heather Bollinger, assistant archivist at the Fairfax Circuit Court Historic Records Center, will present how they are creating a slavery index from county records. The Burke Historical Society is pleased to continue our research seminar into 2017! From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the first…
Contributing to the Veterans History Project
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesLearn how to conduct and submit an oral history of a veteran in your life, in support of the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress. This training session will be presented by Bob Patrick, former director of the VHP. The Burke Historical Society is pleased to continue our research seminar into 2017! From…
Using the Washington Library at Mount Vernon
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesStaff from the Washington Library at Mount Vernon will describe the resources available and procedures for researchers at this archive, accompanied by some replica documents from their collection. The Burke Historical Society is pleased to continue our research seminar into 2017! From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the first (or second) Tuesday of each even-numbered…
What’s in the Virginia Room?
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesLearn about the Virginia Room’s collection of maps, photographs, manuscripts, books, newspapers, and Fairfax County and other government records, including resources for historical, military, and genealogical research across Virginia. The Burke Historical Society is pleased to continue our research seminar into 2017! From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the first (or second) Tuesday of…
Building a Historical Biography
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesBHS President Jon Vrana will present a case study on how to flesh out the life of a historical figure, using a variety of primary sources. The Burke Historical Society is pleased to continue our research seminar into 2017! From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the first (or second) Tuesday of each even-numbered month,…
Genealogy In-Depth, Part I
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesIn four sessions, explore the tools that can help your genealogical research: Census and land records, deeds and surveys, wills, probate, obituaries and vital records. Part 1 of 4. The Burke Historical Society is pleased to continue our research seminar into 2017! From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the first (or second) Tuesday of…
Genealogy In-Depth, Part II
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesIn four sessions, explore the tools that can help your genealogical research: Census and land records, deeds and surveys, wills, probate, obituaries and vital records. Part 2 of 4. The Burke Historical Society is pleased to continue our research seminar into 2018! From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the first (or second) Tuesday of…
Genealogy In-Depth, Part III
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesIn four sessions, explore the tools that can help your genealogical research: Census and land records, deeds and surveys, wills, probate, obituaries and vital records. Part 3 of 4. The Burke Historical Society is pleased to continue our research seminar into 2018! From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. of (typically) the first Tuesday of even-numbered…