General Meeting: Col. John T. Wilder’s Lightning Brigade
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesLearn about Union Col. John Thomas Wilder and his 17th Indiana “Lightning Brigade,” whose new Spencer repeating rifles were instrumental in the Tullahoma Campaign of Tennessee. Speaker: Scott Diezman.
Genealogy In-Depth, Part III
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesIn four sessions, explore the tools that can help your genealogical research: Census and land records, deeds and surveys, wills, probate, obituaries and vital records. Part 3 of 4. The Burke Historical Society is pleased to continue our research seminar into 2018! From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. of (typically) the first Tuesday of even-numbered…
General Meeting: Burke’s Two Railroad Stations
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesThe railroad’s arrival was what first put Burke on the map. Hear the Virginia Room’s Chris Barbuschak share his research and new discoveries on Burke’s two historic rail depots.
BHS around Town: Jazz in Northern Virginia & D.C.
George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesLearn about some of the many jazz musicians and promoters, past and present, with ties to the area. Presenter: Brian Slawski. This talk is part of our monthly series at George Mason Regional Library, on third Thursday evenings from May 2017 through August 2018. The BHS is pleased to offer guest speakers to local…
BHS around Town: The Burke Airport
Kings Park Library 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesDid you know that the government first selected Burke as the future site of Washington's Dulles International Airport? Local historian and educator Mary Lipsey of the Burke Historical Society returns with the surprising tale of this ill fated venture and the community's years-long fight to save the village. The BHS is pleased to offer…
General Meeting: Accotink—Mill, Village, Creek, and Camp
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesLocal historian Jon Vrana will present a short history of Accotink in southeastern Fairfax County, covering two centuries through its citizens and sites.
Genealogy In-Depth, Part IV
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesIn four sessions, explore the tools that can help your genealogical research: Census and land records, deeds and surveys, wills, probate, obituaries and vital records. Part 4 of 4. The Burke Historical Society is pleased to continue our research seminar into 2018! From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. of (typically) the first Tuesday of even-numbered…
BHS around Town: Burke: Summer of 1916
Kings Park Library 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesOne-hundred years ago, Burke looked very different from it does today. From the farmers and skilled artisans who lived here, to its railroad, churches and schoolhouses, get a snapshot of daily life in Burke with Brian Slawski of the Burke Historical Society. The BHS is pleased to offer guest speakers to local libraries and…
BHS around Town: Agriculture in Northern Virginia
George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesHear how principle crops, farm management, and farming populations in the area changed over time. Presenter: Jon Vrana. This talk is part of our monthly series at George Mason Regional Library, on third Thursday evenings from May 2017 through August 2018. The BHS is pleased to offer guest speakers to local libraries and…
Special Event: Burke Centre Library’s 10th Anniversary
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesCelebrate ten years of Burke Centre Library! Among the festivities, BHS President Jon Vrana will speak at 3:00 p.m. about the Orange & Alexandria Railroad and its central role in Burke’s history.