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General Meeting: Virginia’s Indian Heritage: History and Impact
General Meeting: Virginia’s Indian Heritage: History and Impact
Dr. Karenne Wood of the Virginia Indian Program (Virginia Foundation for the Humanities) will present her extensive research on the history and culture of Virginia's Native American people and communities.
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Burke Centre Festival
Burke Centre Festival
Come visit the Burke Historical Society’s extra-large display area at the Burke Centre Festival! We’ll have lots of historical displays, information about our activities, and friendly people to chat with.
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Burke Centre Festival
Burke Centre Festival
Come visit the Burke Historical Society’s extra-large display area at the Burke Centre Festival! We’ll have lots of historical displays, information about our activities, and friendly people to chat with.
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Lake Accotink History Talk and Walk
Lake Accotink History Talk and Walk
This program is a Fairfax County Park Authority event, but the presenter will be Burke Historical Society member Mary Lipsey. Join the Friends of Lake Accotink Park for a discussion of the history of the land that is now the park, followed by a walking tour of some of its historic sites. Registration through Parktakes…
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BHS around Town: Belvoir Manor
BHS around Town: Belvoir Manor
Learn of the Fairfax family's mansion on the Potomac and its destruction during the War of 1812. Presenter: Patrick O’Neill. 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…
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Field Trip: National Museum of American History
On Saturday, July 23th, we’ll have a special extended tour of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. If you’re not yet a member but would like to join us, see our Membership page for more information.
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General Meeting: The Legato School
General Meeting: The Legato School
Bob Coffin, a retired Fairfax County history teacher, will speak on the Legato School of Fairfax (standing today in front of the courthouse), which operated from 1877 to 1930.