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  • BHS around Town: Virginia’s Presidential Homes

    Richard Byrd Library 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield, VA, United States

    Explore 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 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 concepts for aircraft.

  • BHS around Town: First Ladies

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

    Learn 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 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 Historical Society is pleased to continue our research seminar through 2019! From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. of (typically) the first Tuesday of even-numbered months, we’ll…

  • 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 concepts for aircraft.

  • 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 our research seminar through 2019! From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. of (typically) the first Tuesday of even-numbered months, we’ll host free classes at Burke Centre…