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Burke Historical Society Presents: The Jewish Community of Northern Virginia

Burke Historical Society Lecture Series. Co-authors Shawn and Susan Dilles will speak on their recently published book, The Jewish Community of Northern Virginia.  This community has existed for over…

Date:
Sunday, Jan 26, 2025
Time:
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Location:
Pohick Meeting Room 1, Pohick Meeting Room 2, Pohick Meeting Room 1, Pohick Meeting Room 2
Categories:
History/Culture Presentation/Performance

Cedar Hill House: A History

Join us as Park Guide Ife Calhoun shares the history of Cedar Hill House. Cedar Hill was the final home of Frederick Douglass. This presentation will explore the 21 room home in which Douglas lived hi…

Date:
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2, John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2
Categories:
Black History History/Culture

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