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  • Special Program: WWII Veteran Jerry Wolf

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

    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.

  • Searching Military Records

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

    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. The 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…

  • General Meeting: Memories of Burke

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

    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.

  • Burke Centre Festival

    Burke Centre Conservancy Grounds 6060 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke, VA, United States

    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.

  • Burke Centre Festival

    Burke Centre Conservancy Grounds 6060 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke, VA, United States

    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.

  • BHS around Town: Alexandria and the American Revolution

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

    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.

  • Special Program: WWII Veteran Romuald Lipinski

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

    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.

  • General Meeting: Stories of WWII Veterans

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

    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.

  • Archaeology at Mount Vernon

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

    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. The 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…

  • Special Event: Burke VFRD Open House

    Burke Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department 9501 Old Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA, United States

    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.