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Annual Meeting: If These Walls Could Talk—Silas Burke and His Home
Annual Meeting: If These Walls Could Talk—Silas Burke and His Home
Join us for the Burke Historical Society’s Annual Meeting! BHS President Jon Vrana will speak on the 19th-century history of Woodbury, better known today as the Silas Burke House.
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Researching, Writing, & Publishing a History
Researching, Writing, & Publishing a History
Mary Lipsey and Cindy Bennett, each an author of multiple historical works, share their experiences and tips on the overall process of investigating, writing, and getting a history into print. The Burke Historical Society is pleased to continue our research seminar through 2019! From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. of (typically) the first Tuesday of…
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BHS around Town: Ghosts, Goons and a Bunny Man
BHS around Town: Ghosts, Goons and a Bunny Man
The Burke Historical Society's Cindy Bennett returns to send chills down your spine with spooky tales of local legends, haunted spots and the creepy monsters of Northern Virginia, including some who have never left.
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General Meeting: Lost Villages of Fairfax County
General Meeting: Lost Villages of Fairfax County
Heather Bollinger and Jeff Clark return to tell us about Fairfax County’s smaller bygone communities. While these villages have faded, you might still find some traces of them today.
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BHS around Town: Virginia’s Presidential Homes
BHS around Town: Virginia’s Presidential Homes
Explore the homes of the eight Virginians who became President of the United States. Presenter: Patrick O’Neill.
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BHS around Town: Aviation: From Curiosity to Reality
BHS around Town: Aviation: From Curiosity to Reality
Mary Lipsey will share stories from her new book, Aviation: From Curiosity to Reality. Learn about the early years of flight, some overlooked pioneers, and some of the stranger historical concepts for aircraft.