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BHS around Town: Ghosts, Goons and a Bunny Man

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

The 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 who have never left.

General Meeting: Lost Villages of Fairfax County

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

Heather 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 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.

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