Researching, Writing, & Publishing a History
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesMary Lipsey and Cindy Bennett, each an author of multiple historical works, share their experiences and tips on the overall process of investigating, writing, and getting a history into print.…
BHS around Town: Ghosts, Goons and a Bunny Man
George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesThe Burke Historical Society's Cindy Bennett returns to send chills down your spine with spooky tales of local legends, haunted spots and the creepy monsters of Northern Virginia, including some…
General Meeting: Lost Villages of Fairfax County
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesHeather Bollinger and Jeff Clark return to tell us about Fairfax County’s smaller bygone communities. While these villages have faded, you might still find some traces of them today.
BHS around Town: Virginia’s Presidential Homes
Richard Byrd Library 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield, VA, United StatesExplore the homes of the eight Virginians who became President of the United States. Presenter: Patrick O’Neill.
BHS around Town: Aviation: From Curiosity to Reality
Patrick Henry Library 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna, VA, United StatesMary Lipsey will share stories from her new book, Aviation: From Curiosity to Reality. Learn about the early years of flight, some overlooked pioneers, and some of the stranger historical…
BHS around Town: First Ladies
George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesLearn about some of the women to have occupied this prominent but little-defined position, and particularly Mmes. Washington, Hayes, Cleveland, and the second Mrs. Wilson.
General Meeting: The Story of Ravensworth
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesLearn about the largest landgrant in Colonial Fairfax County, covering part of present-day Burke. Beginning with William Fitzhugh in 1685, the story covers many generations and fascinating characters.
Researching Historic Cemeteries
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesMary Lipsey of the Burke Historical Society and the Fairfax County Cemetery Preservation Association will speak on how to locate, study, and care for local historic cemeteries. The Burke…
General Meeting: Lipstick Brigade: Washington’s World War II Government Girls
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesDr. Cindy Gueli speaks on her book Lipstick Brigade, telling the stories of the 100,000+ women from across the country who went to work in Washington during WWII.
BHS around Town: Aviation: From Curiosity to Reality
George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesMary Lipsey will share stories from her new book, Aviation: From Curiosity to Reality. Learn about the early years of flight, some overlooked pioneers, and some of the stranger historical…