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  • 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 of the history of the land that is now the park, followed by a walking tour of some of its historic sites.  Registration through Parktakes…

  • 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, see our Membership page for more information.

  • General Meeting: The Legato School

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

    Bob Coffin, a retired Fairfax County history teacher, will speak on the Legato School of Fairfax (standing today in front of the courthouse), which operated from 1877 to 1930.

  • Building a Historical Biography

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

    BHS President Jon Vrana will present a case study on how to flesh out the life of a historical figure, using a variety of primary sources.   The Burke Historical…

  • BHS around Town: Ghosts, Goons and a Bunny Man

    Kings Park Library 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, 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. This talk will be at Kings Park Library.  To register (beginning two weeks in advance), please find the program through the…

  • BHS around Town: The Historic Civil War Cemeteries of Virginia

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

    The Burke Historical Society's Mary Lipsey will lead you on a tour of the area's local cemeteries honoring our Civil War dead, from the small and nearly forgotten to the…