BHS around Town: Virginia’s Presidential Homes
Richard Byrd Library 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield, VA, United StatesExplore 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 StatesMary 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 StatesLearn 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 StatesLearn 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 StatesMary 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…
General Meeting: Lipstick Brigade: Washington’s World War II Government Girls
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesDr. Cindy Gueli speaks on her book Lipstick Brigade, telling the stories of the 100,000+ women from across the country who went to work in Washington during WWII.
BHS around Town: Aviation: From Curiosity to Reality
George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesMary 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 StatesArchaeologist 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 StatesAnnette 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 StatesLaura 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…