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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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BHS around Town: The Murder of Eva Roy
BHS around Town: The Murder of Eva Roy
Hear about the 1918 murder of 14-year-old Eva Roy in Burke and the tangled investigation that followed. Presenter: Cindy Bennett. This talk will be at Kings Park Library. To register (beginning two weeks in advance), please find the program through the library’s events page. The BHS is pleased to offer guest speakers to…
BHS around Town: 100 Years Ago in Fairfax County
BHS around Town: 100 Years Ago in Fairfax County
Discover daily life in our community 100 years ago through news reports and historical accounts. Presenter: Brian Slawski. 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…
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Bus Tour: Downtown Burke and Surroundings
Bus Tour: Downtown Burke and Surroundings
This bus tour planned and narrated by the Burke Historical Society is made available to the general public (18 and up, $40 for Fairfax County residents) through the Fairfax County Park Authority. (Register here.) Visit the heart of Burke and its environs, including the old depot (scene of J.E.B. Stuart's Christmas raid), the former Copperthite…
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Field Trip: Hidden Pond Nature Center
On Sunday, July 30th, we’ll have a special orientation to Hidden Pond Nature Center to learn about both the human and natural history of the area. If you’re not yet a member but would like to join us, see our Membership page for more information.