BHS around Town: Agriculture in Northern Virginia
George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesHear how principle crops, farm management, and farming populations in the area changed over time. Presenter: Jon Vrana. 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 libraries and…
Special Event: Burke Centre Library’s 10th Anniversary
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesCelebrate ten years of Burke Centre Library! Among the festivities, BHS President Jon Vrana will speak at 3:00 p.m. about the Orange & Alexandria Railroad and its central role in Burke’s history.
Field Trip: Claude Moore Colonial Farm
On Sunday, June 24th, BHS members will visit Claude Moore Colonial Farm. If you’re not yet a member but would like to join us, see our Membership page for more information.
BHS around Town: Virginia’s Indian Heritage
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.
BHS around Town: The Rescue of Mount Vernon
George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesMary Lipsey recounts 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 talk is part of our monthly series at George Mason Regional Library, on third Thursday evenings from May 2017 through August 2018. The BHS…
General Meeting: Everything Fairfax
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesSusan Gray of the Fairfax Museum recounts the history of other places named Fairfax, along with a look at collectibles and ephemera from some of these places.
Dwelling Detectives: Researching the History of Your Fairfax County Home
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesLocal Architectural Historian, Susan Hellman, will provide tips on researching historic buildings, including resources to use in this area and steps to uncover the truth about your house. 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 months, we’ll…
BHS around Town: Inventors from Annandale and Burke
George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United StatesLearn about inventions by residents of Annandale and Burke, as well as a bit of history of the U.S. patent system. 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…
General Meeting: Tales from the Trench
Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United StatesAs part of our centennial retrospective on World War I, BHS President Jon Vrana presents stories and observations of life and death in the Great War.
BHS around Town: Belvoir Manor
Kings Park Library 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA, United StatesHear local historian and archaeologist Patrick O’Neill speak on the history of the Belvoir area of Fairfax County, from the Fairfax family’s mansion on the Potomac, to the War of 1812, to the development of today’s Fort Belvoir.