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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T150000
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CREATED:20220909T212813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T212813Z
UID:1617-1677423600-1677427200@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: Book talk—The Enchanted Suitcase: A Window Onto My German Father’s World War II Life
DESCRIPTION:Helga Warren will speak on her newly published book\, inspired by stumbling upon her German father’s memoirs of World War II—a striking account of his journey to Paris\, Normandy\, a POW camp in Alabama\, and to a new life as an American.  Her discovery unveiled one of the few firsthand accounts of the German POW experience in America\, but also a new perspective on the father she thought she knew. \n*This program will be presented in person at Pohick Regional Library.  No registration is required.* \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/calendar
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/in-person-meeting-book-talk-the-enchanted-suitcase-a-window-onto-my-german-fathers-world-war-ii-life/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230129T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230129T160000
DTSTAMP:20220909T212456Z
CREATED:20220909T212456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T212456Z
UID:1616-1675004400-1675008000@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: Old Burke Village
DESCRIPTION:Kathleen Jablonski will share her research on (Old) Burke Village\, originally known as the Marshall and Brown subdivision\, a historic hidden treasure of Burke. \n*This program will be presented in person at Pohick Regional Library.  No registration is required.* \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/calendar
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/in-person-meeting-old-burke-village/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T160000
DTSTAMP:20221122T145351Z
CREATED:20221122T145351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T145351Z
UID:1641-1671375600-1671379200@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: Rescue of Mount Vernon
DESCRIPTION:Mary Lipsey will speak on how George Washington’s estate fell into disrepair and how the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association mobilized to save it. \n*This program will be presented in person at Pohick Regional Library.  No registration is required.*\nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/9185716
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/in-person-meeting-rescue-of-mount-vernon/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221127T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221127T160000
DTSTAMP:20220902T194515Z
CREATED:20220902T194515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T194515Z
UID:1614-1669561200-1669564800@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: Historic Schools of the Burke Area
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Clark\, an expert on the history of Fairfax County Public Schools\, will discuss the various schools that served the Burke-area community over the years. \n*This program will be presented in person at Pohick Regional Library.  No registration is required.* \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/calendar
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/in-person-meeting-historic-schools-of-the-burke-area/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T160000
DTSTAMP:20220815T132930Z
CREATED:20220815T132930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T132930Z
UID:1610-1667142000-1667145600@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: The Marshall House in Burke\, Then & Now
DESCRIPTION:Darrell Marshall will speak on one of Burke’s most historic houses\, first built ca 1852 for John and Mary Marshall (probably no relation to our speaker). \n *This program will be presented in person at Pohick Regional Library.  No registration is required.* \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/calendar
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/in-person-meeting-the-marshall-house-in-burke-then-now/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T180000
DTSTAMP:20220902T193938Z
CREATED:20220902T193938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T193938Z
UID:1613-1666198800-1666202400@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Talk: Ghosts\, Goons\, and a Bunny Man (second opportunity)
DESCRIPTION:BHS Treasurer Cindy Bennett shares spooky tales of local legends\, haunted spots and the creepy monsters of Northern Virginia\, including some who have never left. \n*This program will be presented online with Oakton Library as host.  Registration at the link below is required.* \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/9623539
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/virtual-talk-ghosts-goons-and-a-bunny-man-second-opportunity/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T140000
DTSTAMP:20220902T193716Z
CREATED:20220902T193716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T193716Z
UID:1612-1666184400-1666188000@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Talk: Ghosts\, Goons\, and a Bunny Man
DESCRIPTION:BHS Treasurer Cindy Bennett shares spooky tales of local legends\, haunted spots and the creepy monsters of Northern Virginia\, including some who have never left. \n*This program will be presented online with George Mason Regional Library as host.  Registration at the link below is required.* \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/9620615
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/virtual-talk-ghosts-goons-and-a-bunny-man/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T160000
DTSTAMP:20220919T223602Z
CREATED:20220919T223602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T223602Z
UID:1618-1665828000-1665849600@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Special Event: Burke VFRD Open House
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/special-event-burke-vfrd-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Burke Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department\, 9501 Old Burke Lake Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T160000
DTSTAMP:20220901T223152Z
CREATED:20220815T132714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T223152Z
UID:1609-1664118000-1664121600@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: The Mantua Community
DESCRIPTION:Sue Kovach Shuman will discuss the history of the Mantua community\, from the Northern Neck Proprietary to the present day\, as documented in her recently published book for the Images of America series. \n*This program will be presented in person at Pohick Regional Library.  No registration is required.* \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/9185682
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/in-person-meeting-the-mantua-community/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T160000
DTSTAMP:20220815T132524Z
CREATED:20220815T132524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T132524Z
UID:1608-1663416000-1663430400@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Oak Hill Day
DESCRIPTION:The Burke Historical Society will have a table at this year’s Oak Hill open house; please stop by and say hello.  Oak Hill is one of the oldest standing houses in Fairfax County\, built ca 1790 on the historic Ravensworth tract.  Although privately owned\, it’s made open to visitors once a year in cooperation with the Fairfax County Park Authority. \nMore details are available here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/park-news/2022/z-ir099
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/oak-hill-day/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T170000
DTSTAMP:20220609T132116Z
CREATED:20220609T132116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T132116Z
UID:1594-1662894000-1662915600@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Burke Centre Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Burke Centre Festival is back\, and the Burke Historical Society will be there!  We’ll have a double-wide booth with lots of informative posters on Burke-area history.  Please stop by and see us! \nhttps://burkecentreweb.com/sub_category_list.asp?category=77&title=Burke+Centre+Festival+2022
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/burke-centre-festival-10/
LOCATION:Burke Centre Conservancy Grounds\, 6060 Burke Centre Parkway\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T170000
DTSTAMP:20220609T131928Z
CREATED:20220609T131928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T131928Z
UID:1593-1662802200-1662829200@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Burke Centre Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Burke Centre Festival is back\, and the Burke Historical Society will be there!  We’ll have a double-wide booth with lots of informative posters on Burke-area history.  Please stop by and see us! \nhttps://burkecentreweb.com/sub_category_list.asp?category=77&title=Burke+Centre+Festival+2022
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/burke-centre-festival-9/
LOCATION:Burke Centre Conservancy Grounds\, 6060 Burke Centre Parkway\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220828T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220828T160000
DTSTAMP:20220817T154810Z
CREATED:20220511T191905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T154810Z
UID:1591-1661698800-1661702400@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: P.O. Box 1142\, WWII Intelligence Camp
DESCRIPTION:Ann Shields returns to speak in more detail on her extensive research into P.O. Box 1142\, the top-secret military intelligence camp at Fort Hunt\, Alexandria\, during the Second World War. \n*This program will be presented in person at Pohick Regional Library.  No registration is required.* \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/9398521
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/in-person-meeting-p-o-box-1142-wwii-intelligence-camp/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T160000
DTSTAMP:20220715T151020Z
CREATED:20220511T191738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T151020Z
UID:1590-1659279600-1659283200@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Meeting: 1st U.S. Colored Cavalry: Private Lives\, Public Records
DESCRIPTION:Reference librarian and genealogist Leslie Anderson will discuss her research on the 1st U.S. Colored Cavalry\, including the lives of its members both before and after the Civil War\, along with strategies that may help you with your own research. \n*This program will be presented online with Pohick Regional Library as host.  Registration at the link below is required.* \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/9170193
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/virtual-meeting-1st-u-s-colored-cavalry-private-lives-public-records-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T150000
DTSTAMP:20220613T203153Z
CREATED:20220613T203153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T203153Z
UID:1595-1658584800-1658588400@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BHS around Town: Rescue of Mount Vernon
DESCRIPTION:BHS member Mary Lipsey will recount 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. \n*This program will be presented in person only at Richard Byrd Library.  No registration is required.* \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/9215814
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/bhs-around-town-rescue-of-mount-vernon/
LOCATION:Richard Byrd Library\, 7250 Commerce Street\, Springfield\, VA\, 22150-3499\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T160000
DTSTAMP:20220609T131554Z
CREATED:20220511T191616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T131554Z
UID:1589-1656255600-1656259200@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: Mulberry Hill
DESCRIPTION:Mary Rouse Root will speak about Mulberry Hill\, one of the oldest houses in Burke\, where she grew up. \n*This program will be presented in person only at Pohick Regional Library.  No registration is required.* \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/9218239
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/hybrid-meeting-mulberry-hill/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T170000
DTSTAMP:20210903T223018Z
CREATED:20210726T142232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T223018Z
UID:1483-1654099200-1654102800@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:The Old Capitol Prison
DESCRIPTION:Jon Vrana\, President of the Burke Historical Society\, will recount the history of the Old Capitol Prison in Washington\, D.C.\, which went through several roles (including temporary Capitol of the United States) before being used as a prison during the Civil War. \n*This program will be presented online with George Mason Regional Library as host. Registration at the link below is required.*\nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/8276885
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/the-old-capitol-prison/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220529T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220529T160000
DTSTAMP:20220513T152512Z
CREATED:20220511T191416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220513T152512Z
UID:1588-1653836400-1653840000@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: Escaping Detection: Women in the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Mary Lipsey from the Burke Historical Society will discuss notable women who participated actively but secretly in the American Civil War\, as spies and as soldiers. \n*This program will be presented in person only at Pohick Regional Library. No registration is required.* \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/9023147 \n 
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/in-person-meeting-escaping-detection-women-in-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T160000
DTSTAMP:20220403T161846Z
CREATED:20220403T161846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220403T161846Z
UID:1584-1650812400-1650816000@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Hybrid Meeting: Who was General Braddock and Where is his Gold?
DESCRIPTION:BHS Treasurer Cindy Bennett will discuss Gen. Edward Braddock\, his expedition from Alexandria to Fort Duquesne\, and the legends surrounding this campaign. \n*This program will be presented in person at Pohick Regional Library and simultaneously available remotely via Zoom.  Registration at the link below is required.* \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/9023190
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/hybrid-meeting-who-was-general-braddock-and-where-is-his-gold/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T170000
DTSTAMP:20220309T011001Z
CREATED:20210724T151812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T011001Z
UID:1481-1648915200-1648918800@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Gold in Local History
DESCRIPTION:Learn a bit of the science of gold\, our 79th element\, and hear about the regional history of this metal\, including mining operations and some tales of lost treasure. \n*This program will be presented in-person in George Mason Regional Library’s Meeting Room. Registration at the link below is required.*\nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/8266855
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/gold-in-local-history/
LOCATION:George Mason Regional Library\, 7001 Little River Turnpike\, Annandale\, VA\, 22003\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T140000
DTSTAMP:20220309T010641Z
CREATED:20220309T010641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T010641Z
UID:1577-1648893600-1648908000@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Exhibit at the Sydenstricker Schoolhouse
DESCRIPTION:From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday\, April 2nd\,The Burke Historical Society will present a small exhibit at the Sydenstricker Schoolhouse.  See the historic schoolhouse and enjoy some of our posters on local history\, including a new interpretive shadow box featuring artifacts from the Burke area.  Admission is free\, but donations are appreciated to benefit the schoolhouse and its historical outreach programs. \nThe schoolhouse is located at 8511 Hooes Road\, Springfield\, VA 22153\, next to the old Sydenstricker Methodist Chapel\, and across the street from Sydenstricker Methodist Church. There’s a small parking lot at the schoolhouse and additional parking in the church lot across the street.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/exhibit-at-the-sydenstricker-schoolhouse/
LOCATION:Sydenstricker Schoolhouse\, 8511 Hooes Road\, Springfield\, VA\, 22153\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T160000
DTSTAMP:20220320T145119Z
CREATED:20220320T145119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220320T145119Z
UID:1582-1648306800-1648310400@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Meeting: 1st U.S. Colored Cavalry: Private Lives\, Public Records
DESCRIPTION:Reference librarian and genealogist Leslie Anderson will discuss her research on the 1st U.S. Colored Cavalry\, including the lives of its members both before and after the Civil War\, along with strategies that may help you with your own research. \n*This program will be presented online with Pohick Regional Library as host.  Registration at the link below is required.* \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/8868680
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/virtual-meeting-1st-u-s-colored-cavalry-private-lives-public-records/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T160000
DTSTAMP:20220210T164326Z
CREATED:20220210T164326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T164326Z
UID:1560-1645887600-1645891200@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Meeting: Traveling Through the Old Dominion with The Green Book
DESCRIPTION:Susan Hellman will present her research on sites across Virginia that were endorsed by the various editions of The Green Book over the years; these guidebooks helped African-American motorists travel safely across the country by cataloguing businesses where they would be welcome. \n*This program will be presented online with Pohick Regional Library as host.  Registration at the link below is required.* \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/8868672 \n 
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/virtual-meeting-traveling-through-the-old-dominion-with-the-green-book/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T150000
DTSTAMP:20220210T164019Z
CREATED:20220210T164019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T164019Z
UID:1559-1645884000-1645887600@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BHS around Town: Virginia’s Presidential Homes
DESCRIPTION:Patrick O’Neill from the Burke Historical Society will discuss the homes of the eight Virginians who became President of the United States. \n*This program will be presented in person at Richard Byrd Library. Registration at the link below is required.*\nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/8825367
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/bhs-around-town-virginias-presidential-homes-3/
LOCATION:Richard Byrd Library\, 7250 Commerce Street\, Springfield\, VA\, 22150-3499\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T170000
DTSTAMP:20210903T222921Z
CREATED:20210724T151534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T222921Z
UID:1480-1644076800-1644080400@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Local History of the Civilian Conservation Corps
DESCRIPTION:Mary Lipsey from the Burke Historical Society will speak on how the Civilian Conservation Corps—President Franklin Roosevelt’s “Tree Army”—impacted life in Northern Virginia during the Great Depression. \n*This program will be presented online with George Mason Regional Library as host. Registration at the link below is required.*\nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/8242371
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/local-history-of-the-civilian-conservation-corps/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T200000
DTSTAMP:20220115T184020Z
CREATED:20220115T184020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220115T184020Z
UID:1532-1643137200-1643140800@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Meeting: Burnt Burke
DESCRIPTION:Cindy Bennett\, Jon Vrana\, Chris Barbuschak\, and Brian Slawski from the Burke Historical Society will discuss some of the more dramatic fires in the history of the Burke area\, including the historical background of notable structures lost to flames. \n  \n*This program will be presented online with Pohick Regional Library as host.  Registration at the link below is required.* \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/8584201
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/virtual-meeting-burnt-burke/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T170000
DTSTAMP:20210909T140409Z
CREATED:20210724T151341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T140409Z
UID:1479-1638633600-1638637200@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Local History of Jazz\, Part 3: The Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Brian Slawski from the Burke Historical Society will highlight some of the less obvious institutions that have helped support the local jazz scene past and present\, in particular the festivals\, education\, and radio stations that sustain both musicians and audiences. \n*This program will be presented online with George Mason Regional Library as host. Registration at the link below is required.*\nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/8242370
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/local-history-of-jazz-part-3-the-infrastructure/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T200000
DTSTAMP:20211110T154839Z
CREATED:20211107T204422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T154839Z
UID:1507-1637694000-1637697600@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Meeting: The History of the Ilda Community
DESCRIPTION:Editor and avocational historian Tom Shoop will speak on his research thus far for a book on the history of the African American community of Ilda\, located at Guinea Road and Little River Turnpike. \n*This program will be presented online with Pohick Regional Library as host. Registration at the link below is required.* \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/8516879
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/virtual-meeting-the-history-of-the-ilda-community/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T130000
DTSTAMP:20211013T170257Z
CREATED:20211013T170257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T170257Z
UID:1502-1635508800-1635512400@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Memories of the Great Depression
DESCRIPTION:Local author Ed Linz will discuss his book They Never Threw Anything Away: Memories of the Great Depression by Americans Who Lived It\, which draws from his interviews with 22 Americans from across the country who experienced the hardships of this period. \nThis program will be presented in-person in Pohick Regional Library’s Meeting Room.  Please register here: \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/8177940
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/memories-of-the-great-depression/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T200000
DTSTAMP:20211007T154333Z
CREATED:20211007T154333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T154333Z
UID:1500-1635361200-1635364800@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Meeting: Arlington’s Ball–Sellers House
DESCRIPTION:Annette Benbow\, Director of the Ball–Sellers House Museum\, will discuss the history and significance of the house in Arlington’s present-day Glencarlyn neighborhood\, built in the 1750s by farmer John Ball and considered to be the oldest structure in the Washington region. \n *This talk will be presented online with Pohick Regional Library as host.  Please check the library’s calendar for a link to register.*
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/virtual-meeting-arlingtons-ball-sellers-house/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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