Field Trip: Freedom House Museum
On Sunday, February 11th, we’ll have a special tour of Alexandria’s Freedom House Museum outside of their normal weekday hours. If you’re not yet a member but would like to join us, see our Membership page for more information.
Genealogy In-Depth, Part II
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesIn four sessions, explore the tools that can help your genealogical research: Census and land records, deeds and surveys, wills, probate, obituaries and vital records. Part 2 of 4. The Burke Historical Society is pleased to continue our research seminar into 2018! From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the first (or second) Tuesday of…
BHS around Town: The Orange & Alexandria Railroad
George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesLearn of the planning and creation of the O&A, a 19th-century link between northern and central Virginia. Presenter: Jon Vrana. This talk is part of our monthly series at George Mason Regional Library, on third Thursday evenings from May 2017 through June 2018. To register (beginning two weeks in advance), please find the program…
General Meeting: Lost Towns of Fairfax County
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesOver the years, several of Fairfax County’s once-vibrant communities have faded from view. Learn about the “big five” of these lost towns. Speakers: Heather Bollinger and Jeff Clark.
BHS around Town: Clara Barton
George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesDiscover the remarkable life of Clara Barton, Civil War nurse and founder of the American Red Cross. Presenter: Mary Lipsey. This talk is part of our monthly series at George Mason Regional Library, on third Thursday evenings from May 2017 through June 2018. To register (beginning two weeks in advance), please find the program…
General Meeting: Col. John T. Wilder’s Lightning Brigade
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesLearn about Union Col. John Thomas Wilder and his 17th Indiana “Lightning Brigade,” whose new Spencer repeating rifles were instrumental in the Tullahoma Campaign of Tennessee. Speaker: Scott Diezman.
Genealogy In-Depth, Part III
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesIn four sessions, explore the tools that can help your genealogical research: Census and land records, deeds and surveys, wills, probate, obituaries and vital records. Part 3 of 4. The Burke Historical Society is pleased to continue our research seminar into 2018! From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. of (typically) the first Tuesday of even-numbered…
General Meeting: Burke’s Two Railroad Stations
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesThe railroad’s arrival was what first put Burke on the map. Hear the Virginia Room’s Chris Barbuschak share his research and new discoveries on Burke’s two historic rail depots.
BHS around Town: Jazz in Northern Virginia & D.C.
George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesLearn about some of the many jazz musicians and promoters, past and present, with ties to the area. Presenter: Brian Slawski. This talk is part of our monthly series at George Mason Regional Library, on third Thursday evenings from May 2017 through August 2018. The BHS is pleased to offer guest speakers to local…
BHS around Town: The Burke Airport
Kings Park Library 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesDid you know that the government first selected Burke as the future site of Washington's Dulles International Airport? Local historian and educator Mary Lipsey of the Burke Historical Society returns with the surprising tale of this ill fated venture and the community's years-long fight to save the village. The BHS is pleased to offer…