Alan McKie will speak on the United States’ NIKE missile air defense system built during the Cold War, and in particular on its largest installation at Lorton. *This program will…

Co-authors Etta Willson, Rita Colbert, Linneall Naylor, Rondia Prescott, and Jenée Lindner will speak on their recently published book, which documents the history of the free Black communities that developed…

Co-authors Susan and Shawn Dilles will speak on their recently published book, describing the Jewish community that has been a part of Northern Virginia for over 175 years. *This program…

Annette Benbow from the Arlington Historical Society will discuss one of the oldest structures in Northern Virginia, Arlington's Ball–Sellers House. In particular, she'll discuss four remarkable women who have called…

Michael McDonnell will discuss the Manassas Gap Railroad, incorporated in 1850 to connect Alexandria to the Shenandoah Valley. Although construction was never completed, you might still find some remnants of…

Christopher J. Bright, Ph.D., will speak on the U.S. Army's antiaircraft defenses in Fairfax County from 1950 to 1974, the community reaction, and Soviet efforts to learn more about these…

NOVA Parks Historian Paul McCray will speak on the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad, sharing some of the thousands of photographs he’s collected. Conceived to haul freight and open western trade to Alexandria, the W&OD transitioned to electrified passenger service during the first half of the 20th century. *This program will be presented in person…

The ladies of the American Revolution included authors, soldiers, spies, business owners, cooks, nurses, etc.  Their bravery, leadership, and wisdom should be honored and remembered throughout history.  Mary Lipsey shares…

Robert Vay, University Archivist at George Mason University’s Special Collections Research Center, will discuss the history of Mason, Virginia’s largest public research university. *This program will be presented in person…

Johanna Bockman, Associate Professor of Sociology and Global Affairs at George Mason University, will discuss gentrification and its impact on inequalities and democratic participation in Washington, D.C., from the 1940s…