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Annual Meeting: Everything Burke
Annual Meeting: Everything Burke
Join us for the Burke Historical Society’s Annual Meeting! We’ll look briefly at our own town’s history, as well as other Burkes across the country and abroad. Speaker: Brian Slawski.
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Field Trip: Freedom House Museum
On Sunday, February 11th, we’ll have a special tour of Alexandria’s Freedom House Museum outside of their normal weekday hours. If you’re not yet a member but would like to join us, see our Membership page for more information.
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Genealogy In-Depth, Part II
Genealogy In-Depth, Part II
In four sessions, explore the tools that can help your genealogical research: Census and land records, deeds and surveys, wills, probate, obituaries and vital records. Part 2 of 4. The Burke Historical Society is pleased to continue our research seminar into 2018! From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the first (or second) Tuesday of…
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BHS around Town: The Orange & Alexandria Railroad
BHS around Town: The Orange & Alexandria Railroad
Learn of the planning and creation of the O&A, a 19th-century link between northern and central Virginia. Presenter: Jon Vrana. This talk is part of our monthly series at George Mason Regional Library, on third Thursday evenings from May 2017 through June 2018. To register (beginning two weeks in advance), please find the program…
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General Meeting: Lost Towns of Fairfax County
General Meeting: Lost Towns of Fairfax County
Over the years, several of Fairfax County’s once-vibrant communities have faded from view. Learn about the “big five” of these lost towns. Speakers: Heather Bollinger and Jeff Clark.