General Meeting: A Quick Ride through Fairfax History
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United States2017 marks Fairfax County’s 275th Anniversary, with the flagship events happening this month. To honor the occasion, Susan Gray, Curator of the Fairfax Museum, will present an overview of the…
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…
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…
Bus Tour: Downtown Burke and Surroundings
Braddock Government Center 9002 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA, United StatesThis bus tour planned and narrated by the Burke Historical Society is made available to the general public (18 and up, $40 for Fairfax County residents) through the Fairfax County…
Field Trip: Hidden Pond Nature Center
On Sunday, July 30th, we’ll have a special orientation to Hidden Pond Nature Center to learn about both the human and natural history of the area. If you’re not yet…
What’s in the Virginia Room?
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesLearn about the Virginia Room’s collection of maps, photographs, manuscripts, books, newspapers, and Fairfax County and other government records, including resources for historical, military, and genealogical research across Virginia. …
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…
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…
General Meeting: Virginia’s Indian Heritage: History and Impact
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesDr. Karenne Wood of the Virginia Indian Program (Virginia Foundation for the Humanities) will present her extensive research on the history and culture of Virginia's Native American people and communities.
Burke Centre Festival
Burke Centre Conservancy Grounds 6060 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke, VA, United StatesCome 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.