BHS around Town: The Burke Airport
Kings Park Library 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesDid you know that the government first selected Burke as the future site of Washington's Dulles International Airport? Local historian and educator Mary Lipsey of the Burke Historical Society returns…
General Meeting: Accotink—Mill, Village, Creek, and Camp
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesLocal historian Jon Vrana will present a short history of Accotink in southeastern Fairfax County, covering two centuries through its citizens and sites.
Genealogy In-Depth, Part IV
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesIn four sessions, explore the tools that can help your genealogical research: Census and land records, deeds and surveys, wills, probate, obituaries and vital records. Part 4 of 4. …
BHS around Town: Burke: Summer of 1916
Kings Park Library 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesOne-hundred years ago, Burke looked very different from it does today. From the farmers and skilled artisans who lived here, to its railroad, churches and schoolhouses, get a snapshot of…
BHS around Town: Agriculture in Northern Virginia
George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesHear how principle crops, farm management, and farming populations in the area changed over time. Presenter: Jon Vrana. This talk is part of our monthly series at George Mason…
Special Event: Burke Centre Library’s 10th Anniversary
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesCelebrate ten years of Burke Centre Library! Among the festivities, BHS President Jon Vrana will speak at 3:00 p.m. about the Orange & Alexandria Railroad and its central role in…
Field Trip: Claude Moore Colonial Farm
On Sunday, June 24th, BHS members will visit Claude Moore Colonial Farm. If you’re not yet a member but would like to join us, see our Membership page for more…
BHS around Town: Virginia’s Indian Heritage
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.
BHS around Town: The Rescue of Mount Vernon
George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesMary Lipsey recounts 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. This…
General Meeting: Everything Fairfax
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesSusan Gray of the Fairfax Museum recounts the history of other places named Fairfax, along with a look at collectibles and ephemera from some of these places.