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Local History Library Events

Burke Historical Society Presents: Construction of Camp Humphreys

Burke Historical Society Lecture Series. Patrick O’Neill from the Burke Historical Society will speak on the origins of Fort Belvoir, which began in 1915 as Camp A.A. Humphreys, an engineer trainin…

Date:
Sunday, Dec 17, 2023
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

Book Launch: Black Communities of Fairfax A History

Join us for the launch of the new book Black Communities of Fairfax: A History. The authors will be on hand to discuss the history and legacies of the black communities that once existed in the City o…

Date:
Saturday, Jan 27, 2024
Time:
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
City of Fairfax Meeting Room A, City of Fairfax Meeting Room B, City of Fairfax Meeting Room A, City of Fairfax Meeting Room B
Categories:
Author Event

Burke Historical Society Presents: Images of America: Burke

Burke Historical Society Lecture Series. Join us for a book talk about Images of America: Burke.  A panel from the Burke Historical Society will discuss the Society’s own contribution to Arcadia Pu…

Date:
Sunday, Jan 28, 2024
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

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