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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230528T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
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:20230730T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230730T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
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
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
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:20230909T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
CREATED:20230710T163350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T163540Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231126T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
CREATED:20230527T202058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T202155Z
UID:1875-1701010800-1701014400@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: Gee Gee and Speedee—The Historical Saga of McDonald’s in Fairfax County
DESCRIPTION:In 1957\, the Gee Gee Food Corporation opened the first McDonald’s in Virginia on Route 1 in Alexandria.  Chris Barbuschak will describe how they built the largest single franchise operation of the McDonalds chain in the nation until Ray Kroc bought them out in 1967. \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-gee-gee-and-speedee-the-historical-saga-of-mcdonalds-in-fairfax-county/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
CREATED:20231209T134344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T134629Z
UID:1915-1702321200-1702324800@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BHS around Town: Gold in Local History
DESCRIPTION:Learn some of the science of gold and hear about the national and regional history of the 79th element\, including mining operations and tales of lost treasure. \n*This program will be presented in person at George Mason Regional Library. Registration is available but not required.*\nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/10628763 \nThe BHS is pleased to offer guest speakers to local libraries and other groups.  For more information\, please see our Speakers Bureau page. \n 
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/bhs-around-town-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:20231217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
CREATED:20231209T134053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T134053Z
UID:1913-1702825200-1702828800@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: Construction of Camp Humphreys
DESCRIPTION:Patrick O’Neill from the Burke Historical Society will speak on the origins of Fort Belvoir\, which began in 1915 as Camp A.A. Humphreys\, an engineer training facility for the U.S. Army. \n*This program will be presented in person at Pohick Regional Library.  No registration is required.* \nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/9927274
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/in-person-meeting-construction-of-camp-humphreys/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
CREATED:20231209T134604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T134604Z
UID:1917-1704740400-1704744000@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BHS around Town: History of the 14th Street Bridges
DESCRIPTION:Today’s bridges are only the latest versions of various spans dating almost to the capital’s founding. Learn about about the fascinating history of the 14th Street bridges into Washington\, historically known as the Long Bridge over the Potomac. \n*This program will be presented in person at George Mason Regional Library. Registration is available but not required.*\nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/11154046 \nThe BHS is pleased to offer guest speakers to local libraries and other groups.  For more information\, please see our Speakers Bureau page. \n 
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/bhs-around-town-history-of-the-14th-street-bridges/
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:20240128T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
CREATED:20231209T134817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T134817Z
UID:1919-1706454000-1706457600@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: Images of America: Burke
DESCRIPTION:A panel from the Burke Historical Society will discuss the Society’s own contribution to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series. Hear how the book came together and enjoy some fascinating photographs and stories from Burke’s history! \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-images-of-america-burke/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
CREATED:20231209T135017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T135017Z
UID:1921-1707764400-1707768000@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BHS around Town: The Beginnings of D.C.
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the land\, early houses and founding of Washington\, D.C.—a planned city that\, after much compromise\, finally succeeded previous seats of government. \n*This program will be presented in person at George Mason Regional Library. Registration is available but not required.*\nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/11154047 \nThe BHS is pleased to offer guest speakers to local libraries and other groups.  For more information\, please see our Speakers Bureau page. \n 
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/bhs-around-town-the-beginnings-of-d-c/
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:20240225T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
CREATED:20231209T135221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T135221Z
UID:1923-1708873200-1708876800@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: Desegregation in Northern Virginia Libraries
DESCRIPTION:Suzanne LaPierre and Chris Barbuschak will speak on their recent book Desegregation in Northern Virginia Libraries\, which details the history of unequal access across the region’s various library systems and the efforts that led to their integration. \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-desegregation-in-northern-virginia-libraries/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
CREATED:20231209T135454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T135454Z
UID:1925-1710183600-1710187200@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BHS around Town: A Place Called Ilda
DESCRIPTION:Ilda was a mixed-race community in the area of Little River Turnpike and Guinea Road. Fairfax County History Commission member Tom Shoop will share what he learned while writing his new book\, A Place Called Ilda: Race and Resilience at a Northern Virginia Crossroads. \n*This program will be presented in person at George Mason Regional Library. Registration is available but not required.*\nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/11154048 \nThe BHS is pleased to offer guest speakers to local libraries and other groups.  For more information\, please see our Speakers Bureau page. \n 
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/bhs-around-town-a-place-called-ilda/
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:20240324T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
CREATED:20231209T135641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T135641Z
UID:1927-1711292400-1711296000@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: Joyana Peters on Historical Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Joyana Peters\, local author of The Girl from Saint Petersburg and The Girl in the Triangle\, will discuss her historical fiction and her approaches to research and writing. \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-joyana-peters-on-historical-fiction/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
CREATED:20240724T165439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T165439Z
UID:1961-1722178800-1722182400@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: Understanding Maps and the Stories They Tell
DESCRIPTION:Ronald Grim from the Washington Map Society (and past Curator of Maps for the Norman B. Leventhal Map and Education Center at the Boston Public Library) will discuss the significance and layered meanings to be found in historic maps. \n*This program will be presented in person at Pohick Regional Library. No registration is required.*\nhttps://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/11353178
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/in-person-meeting-understanding-maps-and-the-stories-they-tell/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
CREATED:20240724T170924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T170924Z
UID:1963-1724598000-1724601600@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: The History of Quilting in Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Bunnie Jordan\, a quilt maker\, appraiser\, author\, collector\, and teacher\, will speak on the long history of quilting in the Old Dominion\, sharing anecdotes of especially significant quilts and quilters. \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-history-of-quilting-in-virginia/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
CREATED:20240724T172150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T172150Z
UID:1965-1727622000-1727625600@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: The NIKE Missile Site at Lorton
DESCRIPTION:Alan McKie will speak on the United States’ NIKE missile air defense system built during the Cold War\, and in particular on its largest installation at Lorton. \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-nike-missile-site-at-lorton/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
CREATED:20240724T173135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T173135Z
UID:1967-1730041200-1730044800@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: Black Communities of Fairfax: A History
DESCRIPTION:Co-authors Etta Willson\, Rita Colbert\, Linneall Naylor\, Rondia Prescott\, and Jenée Lindner will speak on their recently published book\, which documents the history of the free Black communities that developed around Fairfax Court House. \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-black-communities-of-fairfax-a-history/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
CREATED:20240724T173755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T173755Z
UID:1969-1734274800-1734278400@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: The Jewish Community of Northern Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Co-authors Susan and Shawn Dilles will speak on their recently published book\, describing the Jewish community that has been a part of Northern Virginia for over 175 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-the-jewish-community-of-northern-virginia/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
CREATED:20251227T234348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T234348Z
UID:2039-1766934000-1766937600@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: Amazing Trailblazing Women of the Ball–Sellers House
DESCRIPTION:Annette Benbow from the Arlington Historical Society will discuss one of the oldest structures in Northern Virginia\, Arlington’s Ball–Sellers House. In particular\, she’ll discuss four remarkable women who have called this place home over the centuries. \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-amazing-trailblazing-women-of-the-ball-sellers-house/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
CREATED:20251227T232906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T232906Z
UID:2033-1769353200-1769356800@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: The Manassas Gap Railroad
DESCRIPTION:Michael McDonnell will discuss the Manassas Gap Railroad\, incorporated in 1850 to connect Alexandria to the Shenandoah Valley. Although construction was never completed\, you might still find some remnants of the MGRR around Fairfax County. \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-manassas-gap-railroad/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
CREATED:20251227T233241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T233241Z
UID:2035-1771772400-1771776000@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: Regional Air Defenses of the Cold War
DESCRIPTION:Christopher J. Bright\, Ph.D.\, will speak on the U.S. Army’s antiaircraft defenses in Fairfax County from 1950 to 1974\, the community reaction\, and Soviet efforts to learn more about these measures. \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-regional-air-defenses-of-the-cold-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:20260329T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
CREATED:20251227T233546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T233546Z
UID:2037-1774796400-1774800000@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: The W&OD Railroad
DESCRIPTION:NOVA Parks Historian Paul McCray will speak on the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad\, sharing some of the thousands of photographs he’s collected. Conceived to haul freight and open western trade to Alexandria\, the W&OD transitioned to electrified passenger service during the first half of the 20th century. \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-wod-railroad/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T230642
CREATED:20260111T153951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T153951Z
UID:2065-1780239600-1780243200@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Meeting: Ladies of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:The ladies of the American Revolution included authors\, soldiers\, spies\, business owners\, cooks\, nurses\, etc.  Their bravery\, leadership\, and wisdom should be honored and remembered throughout history.  Mary Lipsey shares several stories of women who fought for America’s independence. \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-ladies-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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