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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200223T153000
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SUMMARY:General Meeting: Enslaved Women and Midwifery in Early America
DESCRIPTION:Sara Collini\, a Ph.D. candidate in history at GMU\, shares her research on enslaved women’s role as midwives in Fairfax County and the Chesapeake from 1750 to 1820.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/general-meeting-enslaved-women-and-midwifery-in-early-america/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200126T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200126T163000
DTSTAMP:20190824T165457Z
CREATED:20190824T165457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190824T165457Z
UID:1233-1580052600-1580056200@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting: The History of Lee Chapel
DESCRIPTION:For the BHS’s Annual Meeting\, we’ll show a documentary on the history of Burke’s Lee Chapel\, with an introduction by Jon Vrana on the local history of Methodist circuit riders.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/annual-meeting-the-history-of-lee-chapel/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T163000
DTSTAMP:20190824T165246Z
CREATED:20190824T165246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190824T165246Z
UID:1232-1576423800-1576427400@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting: Gold in Local History
DESCRIPTION:Learn a bit of the science of gold\, our 79th element\, and hear about the regional history of this metal\, including mining operations and some tales of lost treasure.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/general-meeting-gold-in-local-history/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191203T200000
DTSTAMP:20190223T212641Z
CREATED:20190223T212641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190223T212641Z
UID:1198-1575399600-1575403200@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Reconstructing a Historical Place
DESCRIPTION:Historians Heather Bollinger and Jeff Clark discuss how to research what a locality was like in the past and how it evolved over time. \nThe Burke Historical Society is pleased to continue our research seminar through 2019! From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. of (typically) the first Tuesday of even-numbered months\, we’ll host free classes at Burke Centre Library\, each covering a different technique or avenue of historical research.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/reconstructing-a-historical-place/
LOCATION:Burke Centre Library\, 5935 Freds Oak Rd\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Research Presentations
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191124T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191124T163000
DTSTAMP:20190810T171327Z
CREATED:20190810T171327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190810T171327Z
UID:1231-1574609400-1574613000@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting: The National Cemeteries and the Civil War Dead
DESCRIPTION:Mary Lipsey discusses how the Civil War’s staggering death toll prompted the creation of the National Cemeteries\, as well as other cemeteries recognizing those killed on both sides.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/general-meeting-the-national-cemeteries-and-the-civil-war-dead/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T200000
DTSTAMP:20180828T195446Z
CREATED:20180828T195446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T195446Z
UID:1111-1573758000-1573761600@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BHS around Town: The 14th Street Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Archaeologist Patrick O’Neill speaks on the history of these spans connecting Virginia and Washington.  Today’s bridges are only the latest versions of various structures dating almost to the capital’s founding.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/bhs-around-town-the-14th-street-bridge/
LOCATION:George Mason Regional Library\, 7001 Little River Turnpike\, Annandale\, VA\, 22003\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T163000
DTSTAMP:20191008T143544Z
CREATED:20191008T143544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191008T143544Z
UID:1248-1572708600-1572712200@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Special Program: WWII Veteran Romuald Lipinski
DESCRIPTION:WWII veteran Romuald Lipinski shares more of his story: after exile in Siberia and limbo in Central Asia\, he successfully reached and joined the Polish Army to fight alongside Allied forces in Italy.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/special-program-wwii-veteran-romuald-lipinski-2/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T163000
DTSTAMP:20190214T210240Z
CREATED:20180828T195311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T210240Z
UID:1110-1570980600-1570984200@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting: Irish Immigration\, the Potato Famine\, and Castle Garden
DESCRIPTION:Irish immigrants were crucial in building the railroad that put Burke on the map.  Learn the background of Irish immigration and the immigrant processing center at Castle Garden\, Manhattan.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/general-meeting-irish-immigration-the-potato-famine-and-castle-garden/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T160000
DTSTAMP:20190922T125615Z
CREATED:20190922T125615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190922T125615Z
UID:1243-1570874400-1570896000@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Special Event: Burke VFRD Open House
DESCRIPTION:Stop 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.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/special-event-burke-vfrd-open-house/
LOCATION:Burke Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department\, 9501 Old Burke Lake Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T200000
DTSTAMP:20190223T212503Z
CREATED:20190223T212503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190223T212503Z
UID:1197-1569913200-1569960000@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Archaeology at Mount Vernon
DESCRIPTION:Sean Devlin\, Curator of Archaeological Collections at George Washington’s Mount Vernon\, describes the process of interpreting the past from its physical remains\, with examples of current work at Mount Vernon. \nThe Burke Historical Society is pleased to continue our research seminar through 2019! From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. of (typically) the first Tuesday of even-numbered months\, we’ll host free classes at Burke Centre Library\, each covering a different technique or avenue of historical research.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/archaeology-at-mount-vernon/
LOCATION:Burke Centre Library\, 5935 Freds Oak Rd\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Research Presentations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190929T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190929T163000
DTSTAMP:20190223T212238Z
CREATED:20190223T212238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190223T212238Z
UID:1196-1569727800-1569774600@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting: Stories of WWII Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Kayleen Reusser\, author of several books documenting interviews with World War II veterans\, discusses her travels in Europe tracing the war and conversations with veterans who served in those locales.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/general-meeting-stories-of-wwii-veterans/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T163000
DTSTAMP:20190922T124101Z
CREATED:20190922T124101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190922T124101Z
UID:1239-1569684600-1569688200@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Special Program: WWII Veteran Romuald Lipinski
DESCRIPTION:WWII veteran Romuald Lipinski shares his story\, from youth in Poland\, to exile in Siberia\, to reaching and joining the Polish Army to fight alongside Allied forces in Italy.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/special-program-wwii-veteran-romuald-lipinski/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T200000
DTSTAMP:20180828T195110Z
CREATED:20180828T195110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T195110Z
UID:1109-1568919600-1568923200@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BHS around Town: Alexandria and the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the War of Independence and its connections to Alexandria\, a busy port at the time and the home of Generals George Washington and\, later\, “Light Horse Harry” Lee.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/bhs-around-town-alexandria-and-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:George Mason Regional Library\, 7001 Little River Turnpike\, Annandale\, VA\, 22003\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190908T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190908T170000
DTSTAMP:20190808T184058Z
CREATED:20190808T184058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190808T184058Z
UID:1230-1567940400-1567962000@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Burke Centre Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come visit the Burke Historical Society’s mini-museum at the Burke Centre Festival! We’ll have lots of historical displays\, information about our activities\, and friendly people to chat with.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/burke-centre-festival-6/
LOCATION:Burke Centre Conservancy Grounds\, 6060 Burke Centre Parkway\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T170000
DTSTAMP:20190808T183944Z
CREATED:20190808T183944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190808T183944Z
UID:1229-1567848600-1567875600@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Burke Centre Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come visit the Burke Historical Society’s mini-museum at the Burke Centre Festival!  We’ll have lots of historical displays\, information about our activities\, and friendly people to chat with.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/burke-centre-festival-5/
LOCATION:Burke Centre Conservancy Grounds\, 6060 Burke Centre Parkway\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T163000
DTSTAMP:20190223T212044Z
CREATED:20190223T212044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190223T212044Z
UID:1195-1566747000-1566750600@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting: Memories of Burke
DESCRIPTION:Glenn Curtis\, a native of Burke since 1930 and a descendant of Burke’s prominent Marshall family\, will share his memories of growing up and his experiences as a firefighter.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/general-meeting-memories-of-burke/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190806T200000
DTSTAMP:20190513T192103Z
CREATED:20180301T190314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T192103Z
UID:1041-1565118000-1565121600@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Searching Military Records
DESCRIPTION:Learn to search for an individual’s military records through the Fold3 database\, available through the Library of Virginia and encompassing records from the War of Independence through the Vietnam War. \nThe Burke Historical Society is pleased to continue our research seminar through 2019! From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. of (typically) the first Tuesday of even-numbered months\, we’ll host free classes at Burke Centre Library\, each covering a different technique or avenue of historical research.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/searching-military-records-with-fold3/
LOCATION:Burke Centre Library\, 5935 Freds Oak Rd\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Research Presentations
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190804T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190804T163000
DTSTAMP:20190713T202450Z
CREATED:20190713T202450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190713T202450Z
UID:1225-1564932600-1564936200@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Special Program: WWII Veteran Jerry Wolf
DESCRIPTION:Jerry Wolf\, a veteran of World War II\, will speak about his experiences.  As a B-17 turret gunner\, he was shot down near Berlin and held as a POW.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/special-program-wwii-veteran-jerry-wolf/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190728T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190728T163000
DTSTAMP:20190310T173849Z
CREATED:20190310T173849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190310T173849Z
UID:1205-1564327800-1564331400@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting: Col. Mosby from 1865 to 1916
DESCRIPTION:William Connery speaks on the post-Civil-War career of John S. Mosby: supporting Ulysses S. Grant’s presidency\, serving as U.S. consul to Hong Kong\, and mentoring George S. Patton.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/general-meeting-col-mosby-from-1865-to-1916/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190630T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190630T163000
DTSTAMP:20180924T180009Z
CREATED:20180924T180009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T180009Z
UID:1118-1561908600-1561912200@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting: Local German POW Camps of WWII
DESCRIPTION:Ann Shields shares her research on the WWII-era camps for German prisoners of war at Fort Meade\, Fairfax\, and Fort Hunt\, within the context of the national POW-internment program.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/general-meeting-local-german-pow-camps-of-wwii/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190604T200000
DTSTAMP:20190513T192131Z
CREATED:20190501T181750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T192131Z
UID:1221-1559674800-1559678400@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:What’s in the Library of Virginia?
DESCRIPTION:Laura Wickstead will discuss the wealth of resources available online from the Library of Virginia\, including those for local history and genealogy. \nThe Burke Historical Society is pleased to continue our research seminar through 2019! From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. of (typically) the first Tuesday of even-numbered months\, we’ll host free classes at Burke Centre Library\, each covering a different technique or avenue of historical research.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/whats-in-the-library-of-virginia/
LOCATION:Burke Centre Library\, 5935 Freds Oak Rd\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Research Presentations
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T163000
DTSTAMP:20180924T210714Z
CREATED:20180924T210714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T210714Z
UID:1119-1558279800-1558283400@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting: Sydenstricker:  A Living Link to Springfield's Past
DESCRIPTION:Annette Tison and Lisa Friedrich Becker recount the history of the Sydenstricker community (for which Sydenstricker Road is named)\, including the historic Methodist church and the schoolhouse\, both preserved.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/general-meeting-sydenstricker-a-living-link-to-springfields-past/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T200000
DTSTAMP:20180828T194943Z
CREATED:20180828T194943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T194943Z
UID:1108-1558033200-1558036800@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BHS around Town: The Ball–Sellers House in Arlington
DESCRIPTION:Archaeologist Patrick O’Neill will speak about Arlington’s oldest house\, built by John Ball in the mid-18th century and preserved through many owners until its donation to the Arlington Historical Society.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/bhs-around-town-the-ball-sellers-house-in-arlington/
LOCATION:George Mason Regional Library\, 7001 Little River Turnpike\, Annandale\, VA\, 22003\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T200000
DTSTAMP:20181116T203556Z
CREATED:20181116T203556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181116T203556Z
UID:1147-1555009200-1555012800@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BHS around Town: Aviation: From Curiosity to Reality
DESCRIPTION:Mary Lipsey will share stories from her new book\, Aviation: From Curiosity to Reality.  Learn about the early years of flight\, some overlooked pioneers\, and some of the stranger historical concepts for aircraft.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/bhs-around-town-aviation-from-curiosity-to-reality/
LOCATION:George Mason Regional Library\, 7001 Little River Turnpike\, Annandale\, VA\, 22003\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T163000
DTSTAMP:20181220T175059Z
CREATED:20180828T194815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T175059Z
UID:1107-1554651000-1554654600@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting: Lipstick Brigade: Washington's World War II Government Girls
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Cindy Gueli speaks on her book Lipstick Brigade\, telling the stories of the 100\,000+ women from across the country who went to work in Washington during WWII.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/general-meeting-lipstick-brigade-washingtons-world-war-ii-government-girls/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T200000
DTSTAMP:20180919T213720Z
CREATED:20180829T213519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T213720Z
UID:1112-1554231600-1554235200@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Researching Historic Cemeteries
DESCRIPTION:Mary Lipsey of the Burke Historical Society and the Fairfax County Cemetery Preservation Association will speak on how to locate\, study\, and care for local historic cemeteries. \n  \nThe Burke Historical Society is pleased to continue our research seminar through 2019! From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. of (typically) the first Tuesday of even-numbered months\, we’ll host free classes at Burke Centre Library\, each covering a different technique or avenue of historical research.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/researching-historic-cemeteries/
LOCATION:Burke Centre Library\, 5935 Freds Oak Rd\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Research Presentations
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190331T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190331T163000
DTSTAMP:20180828T194632Z
CREATED:20180828T194632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T194632Z
UID:1106-1554046200-1554049800@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting: The Story of Ravensworth
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the largest landgrant in Colonial Fairfax County\, covering part of present-day Burke.  Beginning with William Fitzhugh in 1685\, the story covers many generations and fascinating characters.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/general-meeting-the-story-of-ravensworth/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Road\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T200000
DTSTAMP:20180828T194347Z
CREATED:20180828T194347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T194347Z
UID:1105-1553194800-1553198400@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BHS around Town: First Ladies
DESCRIPTION:Learn about some of the women to have occupied this prominent but little-defined position\, and particularly Mmes. Washington\, Hayes\, Cleveland\, and the second Mrs. Wilson.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/bhs-around-town-first-ladies/
LOCATION:George Mason Regional Library\, 7001 Little River Turnpike\, Annandale\, VA\, 22003\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T203000
DTSTAMP:20190129T154219Z
CREATED:20190129T154055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T154219Z
UID:1183-1551382200-1551385800@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BHS around Town: Aviation: From Curiosity to Reality
DESCRIPTION:Mary Lipsey will share stories from her new book\, Aviation: From Curiosity to Reality.  Learn about the early years of flight\, some overlooked pioneers\, and some of the stranger historical concepts for aircraft.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/bhs-around-town-aviation-from-curiosity-to-reality-2/
LOCATION:Patrick Henry Library\, 101 Maple Ave. East\, Vienna\, VA\, 22180-5794\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190225T200000
DTSTAMP:20190129T153642Z
CREATED:20190129T153642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T153642Z
UID:1181-1551121200-1551124800@burkehistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BHS around Town: Virginia's Presidential Homes
DESCRIPTION:Explore the homes of the eight Virginians who became President of the United States.  Presenter: Patrick O’Neill.
URL:https://burkehistoricalsociety.org/event/bhs-around-town-virginias-presidential-homes-2/
LOCATION:Richard Byrd Library\, 7250 Commerce Street\, Springfield\, VA\, 22150-3499\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Programs
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