BHS around Town: The Solar Storm of 1859
George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesLearn 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 third Thursday evenings from May 2017 through May 2018. To register (beginning two weeks in advance), please find the program through the library’s events page.…
BHS around Town: This Old House
Kings Park Library 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesLearn 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 register (beginning two weeks in advance), please find the program through the library’s events page. The BHS is pleased to offer guest speakers to…
General Meeting: Virginia’s Indian Heritage: History and Impact
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesDr. 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 StatesCome 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 StatesCome 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 StatesThis 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 StatesLearn 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 StatesBob 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 StatesBHS 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 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 month,…