*Canceled* [[General Meeting]]
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesIn-person programs through Fairfax County Public Library are canceled indefinitely for safety. We hope to have the scheduled speaker back at a later point.
BHS around Town: Ghosts, Goons and a Bunny Man
The Burke Historical Society's Cindy Bennett returns to send chills down your spine with spooky tales of local legends, haunted spots and the creepy monsters of Northern Virginia, including some…
Virtual Meeting: Alexandria and the American Revolution
Historian Patrick O’Neill discusses little-known local events in the War of Independence: a smallpox inoculation campaign at Jones Point, then a foray by British warships targeting Alexandria and Mount Vernon.…
Virtual meeting: The Mayflower and Early New England Immigration
This month, we'll recognize the 400th anniversary (just a few months late) of the Mayflower’s landing in November 1620. Christine West will discuss some of the major events leading up…
Genealogy, Beyond Ancestry.com: Finding Your Loved Ones
Mary Lipsey, a volunteer docent at the National Archives, will offer advice on how to expand your genealogical research using the Archives and other resources. *This talk will be presented…
Virtual Meeting: Seeking a Lost Gravesite
Chris Brown, Post 7916 VFW Auxiliary Historian, recounts his adventure leading a small team in search of a lost Revolutionary War veteran’s grave in Putnam County, New York. *This talk…
Alexandria and the War of 1812
Historian and archaeologist Patrick O’Neill will discuss local events during the War of 1812, and particularly the squadron of British warships that effectively took Alexandria hostage and engaged with American…
This Old House
The Burke Historical Society’s Mary Lipsey will present an overview of various historic houses across Springfield, Annandale, and Burke. *This talk will be presented online with Richard Byrd Library as…
Virtual Meeting: Seeking a Lost Gravesite
Chris Brown, Post 7916 VFW Auxiliary Historian, recounts his adventure leading a small team in search of a lost Revolutionary War veteran’s grave in Putnam County, New York. *This talk…
The Quander Family
Rohulamin Quander, a retired judge, genealogist, historian, and author, speaks about the Quanders of Fairfax County and beyond, one of the oldest and most notable African-American families in the country.…