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  • Field Trip: Hidden Pond Nature Center

    On Sunday, July 30th, we’ll have a special orientation to Hidden Pond Nature Center to learn about both the human and natural history of the area.  If you’re not yet…

  • What’s in the Virginia Room?

    Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United States

    Learn about the Virginia Room’s collection of maps, photographs, manuscripts, books, newspapers, and Fairfax County and other government records, including resources for historical, military, and genealogical research across Virginia.  …

  • BHS around Town: The Solar Storm of 1859

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

    Learn about the 1859 Carrington Event and its impact locally and worldwide.  Presenter: Brian Slawski.   This talk is part of our monthly series at George Mason Regional Library, on…

  • BHS around Town: This Old House

    Kings Park Library 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA, United States

    Learn about historic homes across Springfield, Annandale, and Burke, with Mount Vernon thrown in for good measure.  Presenter: Mary Lipsey.   This talk will be at Kings Park Library.  To…

  • General Meeting: Virginia’s Indian Heritage: History and Impact

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

    Dr. Karenne Wood of the Virginia Indian Program (Virginia Foundation for the Humanities) will present her extensive research on the history and culture of Virginia's Native American people and communities.

  • Burke Centre Festival

    Burke Centre Conservancy Grounds 6060 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke, VA, United States

    Come visit the Burke Historical Society’s extra-large display area at the Burke Centre Festival!  We’ll have lots of historical displays, information about our activities, and friendly people to chat with.

  • Burke Centre Festival

    Burke Centre Conservancy Grounds 6060 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke, VA, United States

    Come visit the Burke Historical Society’s extra-large display area at the Burke Centre Festival!  We’ll have lots of historical displays, information about our activities, and friendly people to chat with.

  • Lake Accotink History Talk and Walk

    Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA, United States

    This program is a Fairfax County Park Authority event, but the presenter will be Burke Historical Society member Mary Lipsey.  Join the Friends of Lake Accotink Park for a discussion…

  • BHS around Town: Belvoir Manor

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

    Learn of the Fairfax family's mansion on the Potomac and its destruction during the War of 1812.  Presenter: Patrick O’Neill.   This talk is part of our monthly series at George Mason Regional Library, on third Thursday evenings from May 2017 through May 2018.  To register (beginning two weeks in advance), please find the program…

  • Field Trip: National Museum of American History

    On Saturday, July 23th, we’ll have a special extended tour of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.  If you’re not yet a member but would like to join us,…