BHS around Town: Camp Alger and a Local Epidemic
George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesIn 1898, Camp Alger’s poor sanitation led to typhoid and a disastrous relocation march. 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 through the library’s…
BHS around Town: The Long Road Home
George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesJon Vrana presents a first-person account of a Fairfax County soldier returning home after the Civil War. 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 library’s…
Fairfax County’s 275th Birthday Party
Historic Fairfax Courthouse 4000 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA, United StatesFairfax County will celebrate its anniversary throughout the day, with a variety of exhibits, living-history interpreters, and other entertainment. Please join the fun and visit the Burke Historical Society’s table!
BHS around Town: The Murder of Eva Roy
Kings Park Library 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesHear about the 1918 murder of 14-year-old Eva Roy in Burke and the tangled investigation that followed. Presenter: Cindy Bennett. This talk will be at Kings Park Library. To register (beginning two weeks in advance), please find the program through the library’s events page. The BHS is pleased to offer guest speakers to…
BHS around Town: 100 Years Ago in Fairfax County
George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesDiscover daily life in our community 100 years ago through news reports and historical accounts. Presenter: Brian Slawski. 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…
BHS around Town: The Solar Storm of 1859
George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesLearn about the 1859 Carrington Event and its impact locally and worldwide. Presenter: Brian Slawski. 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 library’s events page.…
BHS around Town: This Old House
Kings Park Library 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesLearn about historic homes across Springfield, Annandale, and Burke, with Mount Vernon thrown in for good measure. Presenter: Mary Lipsey. This talk will be at Kings Park Library. To register (beginning two weeks in advance), please find the program through the library’s events page. The BHS is pleased to offer guest speakers to…