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  • General Meeting: A Quick Ride through Fairfax History

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

    2017 marks Fairfax County’s 275th Anniversary, with the flagship events happening this month.  To honor the occasion, Susan Gray, Curator of the Fairfax Museum, will present an overview of the…

  • BHS around Town: The Murder of Eva Roy

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

    Hear about the 1918 murder of 14-year-old Eva Roy in Burke and the tangled investigation that followed.  Presenter: Cindy Bennett.   This talk will be at Kings Park Library.  To…

  • BHS around Town: 100 Years Ago in Fairfax County

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

    Discover daily life in our community 100 years ago through news reports and historical accounts.  Presenter: Brian Slawski.   This talk is part of our monthly series at George Mason…

  • Bus Tour: Downtown Burke and Surroundings

    Braddock Government Center 9002 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA, United States

    This bus tour planned and narrated by the Burke Historical Society is made available to the general public (18 and up, $40 for Fairfax County residents) through the Fairfax County…

  • 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.