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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…
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BHS around Town: Burke: Summer of 1916
BHS around Town: Burke: Summer of 1916
One-hundred years ago, Burke looked very different from it does today. From the farmers and skilled artisans who lived here, to its railroad, churches and schoolhouses, get a snapshot of daily life in Burke with Brian Slawski of the Burke Historical Society. The BHS is pleased to offer guest speakers to local libraries and…
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BHS around Town: Agriculture in Northern Virginia
BHS around Town: Agriculture in Northern Virginia
Hear how principle crops, farm management, and farming populations in the area changed over time. Presenter: Jon Vrana. 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 libraries and…
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Special Event: Burke Centre Library’s 10th Anniversary
Special Event: Burke Centre Library’s 10th Anniversary
Celebrate ten years of Burke Centre Library! Among the festivities, BHS President Jon Vrana will speak at 3:00 p.m. about the Orange & Alexandria Railroad and its central role in Burke’s history.
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Field Trip: Claude Moore Colonial Farm
On Sunday, June 24th, BHS members will visit Claude Moore Colonial Farm. If you’re not yet a member but would like to join us, see our Membership page for more information.