skip to Main Content
Dedicated to the History of Burke, Virginia | P.O. Box 243 Burke, VA 22009

Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Contributing to the Veterans History Project

Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United States

Learn how to conduct and submit an oral history of a veteran in your life, in support of the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress.  This training session will be presented by Bob Patrick, former director of the VHP. The Burke Historical Society is pleased to continue our research seminar into 2017!  From…

General Meeting: The Carrington Event, Locally and Globally

Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United States

In late August and early September of 1859, a massive solar storm caused dramatic and poorly understood effects across the earth.  Hear some of the local and worldwide accounts of this event and learn about its implications for the present day. Please note that, beginning February 2017, the BHS will hold our general meetings at…

Field Trip: St. Mary’s & Jerusalem Baptist Cemeteries

For our May members-only field trip, we'll join the Fairfax County Cemetery Preservation Association in tours of the historic cemeteries of St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church and Jerusalem Baptist Church in Fairfax Station.  If you're not yet a member but would like to join us, see our Membership page for more information.

BHS around Town: Camp Alger and a Local Epidemic

George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United States

In 1898, Camp Alger’s poor sanitation led to typhoid and a disastrous relocation march.  Presenter: Cindy Bennett.   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…

Field trip: Legato School

Members only: On Sunday, May 21st, we’ll visit the historic Legato School in the City of Fairfax.  If you’re not yet a member but would like to join us, see our Membership page for more information.

General Meeting: The Civil War among Local Civilians

Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA, United States

This 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 States

Staff 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 States

Jon 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 States

Fairfax 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…

Back To Top