Events Calendar

Learn of the Fairfax family's mansion on the Potomac and its destruction during the War of 1812.  Presenter: Patrick O’Neill.   This talk is part of our monthly series at George Mason Regional Library, on third Thursday evenings from May 2017 through May 2018.  To register (beginning two weeks in advance), please find the program…

Hear about the 1918 murder of 14-year-old Eva Roy in Burke and the tangled investigation that followed.  Presenter: Cindy Bennett.   This talk is part of our monthly series at George Mason Regional Library, on third Thursday evenings from May 2017 through May 2018.  To register (beginning two weeks in advance), please find the program…

Learn about the Civil-War Union prison in Washington, D.C., and some of its notable inmates.  Presenter: Jon Vrana.   This talk is part of our monthly series at George Mason Regional Library, on third Thursday evenings from May 2017 through May 2018.  To register (beginning two weeks in advance), please find the program through the…

Celebrate ten years of Burke Centre Library!  Among the festivities, BHS President Jon Vrana will speak at 3:00 p.m. about the Orange & Alexandria Railroad and its central role in Burke’s history.

Come visit the Burke Historical Society’s extra-large display area at the Burke Centre Festival!  We’ll have lots of historical displays, information about our activities, and friendly people to chat with. Conservancy Festival Grounds ~ 6060 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke, VA 22015 http://www.burkecentreweb.com/sub_category_list.asp?category=19&title=Burke+Centre+Festival

Come visit the Burke Historical Society’s extra-large display area at the Burke Centre Festival!  We’ll have lots of historical displays, information about our activities, and friendly people to chat with. Conservancy Festival Grounds ~ 6060 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke, VA 22015 http://www.burkecentreweb.com/sub_category_list.asp?category=19&title=Burke+Centre+Festival

Mary Lipsey will speak at the Herndon Historical Society (in the historic Herndon Depot) on the remarkable life of Clara Barton, Civil War nurse and founder of the American Red Cross.

Come visit the Burke Historical Society’s mini-museum at the Burke Centre Festival!  We’ll have lots of historical displays, information about our activities, and friendly people to chat with.

Come visit the Burke Historical Society’s mini-museum at the Burke Centre Festival! We’ll have lots of historical displays, information about our activities, and friendly people to chat with.

Stop by the Burke Historical Society’s table at the Burke Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department’s annual open house!  This is a great opportunity to learn about Burke history and fire safety, with lots of fun activities for children.