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Virtual Meeting: Seeking a Lost Gravesite

Chris Brown, Post 7916 VFW Auxiliary Historian, recounts his adventure leading a small team in search of a lost Revolutionary War veteran’s grave in Putnam County, New York.  *This talk…

The Quander Family

Rohulamin Quander, a retired judge, genealogist, historian, and author, speaks about the Quanders of Fairfax County and beyond, one of the oldest and most notable African-American families in the country.…

Exhibit: Figures in Burke History

Sydenstricker Schoolhouse 8511 Hooes Road, Springfield, VA, United States

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 5th, the Burke Historical Society will present a small exhibit called “Figures in Burke History” at the Sydenstricker Schoolhouse.  See the…

Interpreting Census Records

Cindy Bennett from the Burke Historical Society will offer a general perspective on the federal Census as a genealogical tool.  This program is not intended as a “how-to” for finding…

The Brown Family and Old Burke

Paula Brown Kelley will share memories and stories of life in Burke before large subdivisions, and of her family’s role in Burke’s history. Her grandfather, Paul E. Brown, served as…

Local History of Jazz: The Venues

Brian Slawski from the Burke Historical Society will discuss jazz clubs (and other less conventional jazz venues) past and present in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. *This talk will be…

Almost Forgotten Women

BHS member, local historian, and author Mary Lipsey will speak about her new book Almost Forgotten Women: Yesterday’s Headliners. The book describes the stories and accomplishments of over 60 remarkable…

General Meeting: They Came for Freedom: Alexandria Freedmen’s Cemetery

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

Historian and author Char McCargo Bah will discuss the historical background of the Contrabands and Freedmen who migrated to Alexandria during the Civil War. In addition, this lecture will demonstrate…

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