General Meeting: The Carrington Event, Locally and Globally
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesIn late August and early September of 1859, a massive solar storm caused dramatic and poorly understood effects across the earth. Hear some of the local and worldwide accounts of this event and learn about its implications for the present day. Please note that, beginning February 2017, the BHS will hold our general meetings at…
Field Trip: St. Mary’s & Jerusalem Baptist Cemeteries
For our May members-only field trip, we'll join the Fairfax County Cemetery Preservation Association in tours of the historic cemeteries of St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church and Jerusalem Baptist Church in Fairfax Station. If you're not yet a member but would like to join us, see our Membership page for more information.
BHS around Town: Camp Alger and a Local Epidemic
George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesIn 1898, Camp Alger’s poor sanitation led to typhoid and a disastrous relocation march. Presenter: Cindy Bennett. 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 through the library’s…
Field trip: Legato School
Members only: On Sunday, May 21st, we’ll visit the historic Legato School in the City of Fairfax. If you’re not yet a member but would like to join us, see our Membership page for more information.
General Meeting: The Civil War among Local Civilians
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesThis month we’ll examine the civilian side of the War between the States, during which Fairfax County residents were subject to abitrary arrest, personal threats, and large-scale theft by Union and Confederate forces. Please note that, beginning February 2017, the BHS will hold our general meetings at Pohick Regional Library, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.…
Using the Washington Library at Mount Vernon
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesStaff from the Washington Library at Mount Vernon will describe the resources available and procedures for researchers at this archive, accompanied by some replica documents from their collection. The Burke Historical Society is pleased to continue our research seminar into 2017! From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the first (or second) Tuesday of each even-numbered…
BHS around Town: The Long Road Home
George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesJon Vrana presents a first-person account of a Fairfax County soldier returning home after the Civil War. 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 through the library’s…
Fairfax County’s 275th Birthday Party
Historic Fairfax Courthouse 4000 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA, United StatesFairfax County will celebrate its anniversary throughout the day, with a variety of exhibits, living-history interpreters, and other entertainment. Please join the fun and visit the Burke Historical Society’s table!
Field Trip: Washington Library, Mount Vernon
For our June members-only field trip, we'll have a tour of Mount Vernon’s Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington, including viewings of rare documents from the collections and a look at George Washington’s personal library. If you're not yet a member but would like to join us, see our Membership…
General Meeting: A Quick Ride through Fairfax History
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United States2017 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 County’s history. Please note that, beginning February 2017, the BHS will hold our general meetings at Pohick Regional Library, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on…