The Old Capitol Prison
Jon Vrana, President of the Burke Historical Society, will recount the history of the Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C., which went through several roles (including temporary Capitol of the United States) before being used as a prison during the Civil War. *This program will be presented online with George Mason Regional Library as host.…
In-Person Meeting: Mulberry Hill
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesMary Rouse Root will speak about Mulberry Hill, one of the oldest houses in Burke, where she grew up. *This program will be presented in person only at Pohick Regional Library. No registration is required.* https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/9218239
BHS around Town: Rescue of Mount Vernon
Richard Byrd Library 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield, VA, United StatesBHS member Mary Lipsey will recount the story of the Washington family estate, its descent into disrepair, and the formation and struggle of the Mount Vernon Ladies Association to save it. *This program will be presented in person only at Richard Byrd Library. No registration is required.* https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/9215814
Virtual Meeting: 1st U.S. Colored Cavalry: Private Lives, Public Records
Reference librarian and genealogist Leslie Anderson will discuss her research on the 1st U.S. Colored Cavalry, including the lives of its members both before and after the Civil War, along with strategies that may help you with your own research. *This program will be presented online with Pohick Regional Library as host. Registration at the…
In-Person Meeting: P.O. Box 1142, WWII Intelligence Camp
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesAnn Shields returns to speak in more detail on her extensive research into P.O. Box 1142, the top-secret military intelligence camp at Fort Hunt, Alexandria, during the Second World War. *This program will be presented in person at Pohick Regional Library. No registration is required.* https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/9398521
Burke Centre Festival
Burke Centre Conservancy Grounds 6060 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke, VA, United StatesThe Burke Centre Festival is back, and the Burke Historical Society will be there! We’ll have a double-wide booth with lots of informative posters on Burke-area history. Please stop by and see us! https://burkecentreweb.com/sub_category_list.asp?category=77&title=Burke+Centre+Festival+2022
Burke Centre Festival
Burke Centre Conservancy Grounds 6060 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke, VA, United StatesThe Burke Centre Festival is back, and the Burke Historical Society will be there! We’ll have a double-wide booth with lots of informative posters on Burke-area history. Please stop by and see us! https://burkecentreweb.com/sub_category_list.asp?category=77&title=Burke+Centre+Festival+2022
Oak Hill Day
The Burke Historical Society will have a table at this year’s Oak Hill open house; please stop by and say hello. Oak Hill is one of the oldest standing houses in Fairfax County, built ca 1790 on the historic Ravensworth tract. Although privately owned, it’s made open to visitors once a year in cooperation with…
In-Person Meeting: The Mantua Community
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesSue Kovach Shuman will discuss the history of the Mantua community, from the Northern Neck Proprietary to the present day, as documented in her recently published book for the Images of America series. *This program will be presented in person at Pohick Regional Library. No registration is required.* https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/9185682
Special Event: Burke VFRD Open House
Burke Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department 9501 Old Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA, United StatesStop by the Burke Historical Society’s table at the Burke Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department’s annual open house! This is a great opportunity to learn about Burke history and fire safety, with lots of fun activities for children.