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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T150000
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UID:1886-1698591600-1698595200@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: The History of Lake Accotink
DESCRIPTION:Debi DeLoose\, Mike DeLoose\, and Mary Lipsey will jointly recount the fascinating history of Lake Accotink\, from wartime exigency to recreational facility. \nThis program will be presented in person at Pohick Regional Library.  No registration is required. \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/in-person-meeting-the-history-of-lake-accotink/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T160000
DTSTAMP:20230527T202047Z
CREATED:20230527T201940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T202047Z
UID:1873-1695567600-1695571200@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: Lorton Prisons
DESCRIPTION:Kenena Spalding from the Lucy Burns Museum at the Workhouse Arts Center will speak on her new book Lorton Prisons. \n*This program will be presented in person at Pohick Regional Library.  No registration is required.* \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/in-person-meeting-lorton-prisons/
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:20230910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T170000
DTSTAMP:20230519T150602Z
CREATED:20230519T150211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T150602Z
UID:1861-1694340000-1694365200@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Burke Centre Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Burke Centre Festival will be held the weekend of September 9th and 10th this year\, 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=19&title=Burke+Centre+Festival+2023
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/burke-centre-festival-12/
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:20230909T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T170000
DTSTAMP:20230519T150202Z
CREATED:20230519T150012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T150202Z
UID:1859-1694251800-1694278800@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Burke Centre Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Burke Centre Festival will be held the weekend of September 9th and 10th this year\, 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=19&title=Burke+Centre+Festival+2023
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/burke-centre-festival-11/
LOCATION:Burke Centre Conservancy Grounds\, 6060 Burke Centre Parkway\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T160000
DTSTAMP:20230527T201927Z
CREATED:20230527T201744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T201927Z
UID:1871-1693148400-1693152000@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: Hidden History of Herndon
DESCRIPTION:Barbara Glakas from the Herndon Historical Society will speak on her new book Hidden History of Herndon. \n*This program will be presented in person at Pohick Regional Library.  No registration is required.* \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/in-person-meeting-hidden-history-of-herndon/
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:20230730T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230730T160000
DTSTAMP:20230710T163322Z
CREATED:20230710T163116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T163322Z
UID:1884-1690729200-1690732800@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Hybrid Meeting: The Kansas City Skywalk Tragedy: Engineering Ethics
DESCRIPTION:Robynn Andracsek\, PE\, will speak about the 1981 collapse of the skywalk at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kansas City\, which killed 114 people and was the most devastating structural failure ever in the U.S. in terms of loss of life and injuries. \n*This program will be presented both online and in person at Pohick Regional Library.  Register here:* \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/10881353
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/hybrid-meeting-the-kansas-city-skywalk-tragedy-engineering-ethics/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T123000
DTSTAMP:20230710T163109Z
CREATED:20230710T162854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T163109Z
UID:1882-1690626600-1690633800@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Public Tours of Silas Burke House
DESCRIPTION:The Burke Historical Society will offer free public tours of the historic Silas Burke House (9619 Burke Lake Rd\, Burke\, VA 22015).  Small group tours will begin at 10:30 a.m.  The last tour will start at 12:15 p.m.  Tours will last around 20 minutes. \nNo registration is required.  There is a limited number of unmarked visitor spaces at Sunrise\, but you may need to park on Shiplett Boulevard; please allow time for the walk. \nBHS tour guides will meet you on the side of the house facing Sunrise.  After the tour\, you’re welcome to stick around and enjoy the grounds.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/public-tours-of-silas-burke-house/
LOCATION:Sunrise at Silas Burke House\, 9619 Burke Lake Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T160000
DTSTAMP:20230519T153043Z
CREATED:20230519T152858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T153043Z
UID:1868-1687705200-1687708800@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: Freedmen’s Bureau Schools in Fairfax County
DESCRIPTION:Debbie Robison will speak on schools established or supported by the Bureau of Refugees\, Freedmen\, and Abandoned Lands to serve African American children in Fairfax County after the Civil War. \n*This program will be presented in person at Pohick Regional Library.  No registration is required.* \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/in-person-meeting-freedmens-bureau-schools-in-fairfax-county/
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:20230624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T180000
DTSTAMP:20230519T151429Z
CREATED:20230429T011842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T151429Z
UID:1845-1687600800-1687629600@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Burke Centre Library’s 15th anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Burke Centre Library will celebrate 15 years of service to the community\, and the Burke Historical Society will be a part of the festivities! \nFrom 2:00 to 2:45 p.m.\, we’ll present our official book launch of Images of America: Burke\, sharing stories from Burke’s history and some fun anecdotes about how the book came together. \nIn addition\, we’ll have posters about Burke-area history on display in the library throughout the day.  Please come by and join the celebration! \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/burke-centre-librarys-15th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Burke Centre Library\, 5935 Freds Oak Rd\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230528T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230528T160000
DTSTAMP:20230519T151858Z
CREATED:20230428T222907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T151858Z
UID:1835-1685286000-1685289600@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: Oakton in the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Jim Lewis will speak on the tensions and trials that Oakton (then known as Flint Hill) endured throughout the American Civil War. \n*This program will be presented in person at Pohick Regional Library.  No registration is required.* \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/9927267
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/in-person-meeting-oakton-in-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T140000
DTSTAMP:20230519T151955Z
CREATED:20230429T011432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T151955Z
UID:1841-1684580400-1684591200@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Open House\, Sunrise at Silas Burke House
DESCRIPTION:Sunrise at Silas Burke House will hold an open house for the public.  Concurrently with this event\, members of the Burke Historical Society will offer group tours of the historic Silas Burke House. \nSmall group tours will begin at 11:00.  The last tour group will be at 1:30.  Tours will last around 20 minutes. \nNo registration is required.  There is a limited number of unmarked visitor spaces at Sunrise\, but you may need to park on Shiplett Boulevard; please allow time for the walk. \nBHS tour guides will meet you on the side of the house facing Sunrise.  After the tour\, you’re welcome to stick around and enjoy the grounds.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/open-house-sunrise-at-silas-burke-house/
LOCATION:Sunrise at Silas Burke House\, 9619 Burke Lake Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T113000
DTSTAMP:20230428T221530Z
CREATED:20230428T220954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T221530Z
UID:1831-1683369000-1683372600@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BHS around Town: The Carrington Event\, Locally and Globally
DESCRIPTION:Brian Slawski from the Burke Historical Society will speak on the 1859 geomagnetic storm\, with background on the science of space weather\, scientific knowledge and institutions of the time\, and the risks that such storms pose today. \nThe BHS is pleased to offer guest speakers to local libraries and other groups.  For more information\, please see our Speakers Bureau page. \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/10347652 \n 
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/bhs-around-town-the-carrington-event-locally-and-globally/
LOCATION:Oakton Library\, 10304 Lynnhaven Place\, Oakton\, VA\, 22124-1785\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T180000
DTSTAMP:20230428T225708Z
CREATED:20230428T220124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T225708Z
UID:1829-1682848800-1682877600@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Model Train Show at Pohick Regional Library
DESCRIPTION:All day Saturday and Sunday\, the National Capital Trackers will operate O-gauge model trains through miniature town and country scenery.  The BHS is supporting this event with several posters on the history of the Orange & Alexandria Railroad\, historically-themed coloring activities\, and Silas Burke reading train stories to children at 11 a.m. Sunday. \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/10212507
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/model-train-show-at-pohick-regional-library-2/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T180000
DTSTAMP:20230428T220037Z
CREATED:20230428T215227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T220037Z
UID:1826-1682762400-1682791200@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Model Train Show at Pohick Regional Library
DESCRIPTION:All day Saturday and Sunday\, the National Capital Trackers will operate O-gauge model trains through miniature town and country scenery.  The BHS is supporting this event with several posters on the history of the Orange & Alexandria Railroad\, historically-themed coloring activities\, and Silas Burke reading train stories to children at 11 a.m. Sunday. \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/10212506
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/model-train-show-at-pohick-regional-library/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T160000
DTSTAMP:20220909T212813Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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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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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