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General Meeting: Burke’s Two Railroad Stations
General Meeting: Burke’s Two Railroad Stations
The railroad’s arrival was what first put Burke on the map. Hear the Virginia Room’s Chris Barbuschak share his research and new discoveries on Burke’s two historic rail depots.
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BHS around Town: Jazz in Northern Virginia & D.C.
BHS around Town: Jazz in Northern Virginia & D.C.
Learn about some of the many jazz musicians and promoters, past and present, with ties to the area. Presenter: Brian Slawski. This talk is part of our monthly series at George Mason Regional Library, on third Thursday evenings from May 2017 through August 2018. The BHS is pleased to offer guest speakers to local…
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BHS around Town: The Burke Airport
BHS around Town: The Burke Airport
Did you know that the government first selected Burke as the future site of Washington's Dulles International Airport? Local historian and educator Mary Lipsey of the Burke Historical Society returns with the surprising tale of this ill fated venture and the community's years-long fight to save the village. The BHS is pleased to offer…
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General Meeting: Accotink—Mill, Village, Creek, and Camp
General Meeting: Accotink—Mill, Village, Creek, and Camp
Local historian Jon Vrana will present a short history of Accotink in southeastern Fairfax County, covering two centuries through its citizens and sites.
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Genealogy In-Depth, Part IV
Genealogy In-Depth, Part IV
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 4 of 4. The Burke Historical Society is pleased to continue our research seminar into 2018! From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. of (typically) the first Tuesday of even-numbered…