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…
BHS around Town: The Murder of Eva Roy
Kings Park Library 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesHear about the 1918 murder of 14-year-old Eva Roy in Burke and the tangled investigation that followed. Presenter: Cindy Bennett. 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…
BHS around Town: 100 Years Ago in Fairfax County
George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesDiscover daily life in our community 100 years ago through news reports and historical accounts. 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…
Bus Tour: Downtown Burke and Surroundings
Braddock Government Center 9002 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA, United StatesThis bus tour planned and narrated by the Burke Historical Society is made available to the general public (18 and up, $40 for Fairfax County residents) through the Fairfax County Park Authority. (Register here.) Visit the heart of Burke and its environs, including the old depot (scene of J.E.B. Stuart's Christmas raid), the former Copperthite…
Field Trip: Hidden Pond Nature Center
On Sunday, July 30th, we’ll have a special orientation to Hidden Pond Nature Center to learn about both the human and natural history of the area. If you’re not yet a member but would like to join us, see our Membership page for more information.