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General Meeting: Stories of WWII Veterans
General Meeting: Stories of WWII Veterans
Kayleen Reusser, author of several books documenting interviews with World War II veterans, discusses her travels in Europe tracing the war and conversations with veterans who served in those locales.
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Archaeology at Mount Vernon
Archaeology at Mount Vernon
Sean Devlin, Curator of Archaeological Collections at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, describes the process of interpreting the past from its physical remains, with examples of current work at Mount Vernon. 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 even-numbered…
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Special Event: Burke VFRD Open House
Special Event: Burke VFRD Open House
Stop by the Burke Historical Society’s table at the Burke Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department’s annual open house! This is a great opportunity to learn about Burke history and fire safety, with lots of fun activities for children.
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General Meeting: Irish Immigration, the Potato Famine, and Castle Garden
General Meeting: Irish Immigration, the Potato Famine, and Castle Garden
Irish immigrants were crucial in building the railroad that put Burke on the map. Learn the background of Irish immigration and the immigrant processing center at Castle Garden, Manhattan.