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General Meeting: The Story of Ravensworth

Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United States

Learn 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 States

Mary 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…

BHS around Town: Aviation: From Curiosity to Reality

George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United States

Mary 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: The Ball–Sellers House in Arlington

George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United States

Archaeologist Patrick O’Neill will speak about Arlington’s oldest house, built by John Ball in the mid-18th century and preserved through many owners until its donation to the Arlington Historical Society.

General Meeting: Sydenstricker: A Living Link to Springfield’s Past

Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United States

Annette Tison and Lisa Friedrich Becker recount the history of the Sydenstricker community (for which Sydenstricker Road is named), including the historic Methodist church and the schoolhouse, both preserved.

What’s in the Library of Virginia?

Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United States

Laura Wickstead will discuss the wealth of resources available online from the Library of Virginia, including those for local history and genealogy. The Burke Historical Society is pleased to continue…

General Meeting: Local German POW Camps of WWII

Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United States

Ann Shields shares her research on the WWII-era camps for German prisoners of war at Fort Meade, Fairfax, and Fort Hunt, within the context of the national POW-internment program.

General Meeting: Col. Mosby from 1865 to 1916

Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United States

William Connery speaks on the post-Civil-War career of John S. Mosby: supporting Ulysses S. Grant’s presidency, serving as U.S. consul to Hong Kong, and mentoring George S. Patton.

Special Program: WWII Veteran Jerry Wolf

Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United States

Jerry Wolf, a veteran of World War II, will speak about his experiences.  As a B-17 turret gunner, he was shot down near Berlin and held as a POW.

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