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.
Dwelling Detectives: Researching the History of Your Fairfax County Home
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesLocal Architectural Historian, Susan Hellman, will provide tips on researching historic buildings, including resources to use in this area and steps to uncover the truth about your house. The Burke…
BHS around Town: Inventors from Annandale and Burke
George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesLearn about inventions by residents of Annandale and Burke, as well as a bit of history of the U.S. patent system. This talk is part of our monthly series…
General Meeting: Tales from the Trench
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesAs part of our centennial retrospective on World War I, BHS President Jon Vrana presents stories and observations of life and death in the Great War.
BHS around Town: Belvoir Manor
Kings Park Library 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesHear local historian and archaeologist Patrick O’Neill speak on the history of the Belvoir area of Fairfax County, from the Fairfax family’s mansion on the Potomac, to the War of…
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.…
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.…
General Meeting: Remembering the World War I Soldier
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesMary Lipsey, Fairfax County History Commissioner, speaks about Fairfax County men who served and died in the Great War, and about how the war was commemorated here and nationally.