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General Meeting: The Civil War among Local Civilians
General Meeting: The Civil War among Local Civilians
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.…
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Using the Washington Library at Mount Vernon
Using the Washington Library at Mount Vernon
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…
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BHS around Town: The Long Road Home
BHS around Town: The Long Road Home
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…
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Fairfax County’s 275th Birthday Party
Fairfax County’s 275th Birthday Party
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!
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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…
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General Meeting: A Quick Ride through Fairfax History
General Meeting: A Quick Ride through Fairfax History
2017 marks Fairfax County’s 275th Anniversary, with the flagship events happening this month. To honor the occasion, Susan Gray, Curator of the Fairfax Museum, will present an overview of the County’s history. 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. on…
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