Learn About The History Of Old Burke Village At Virtual Lecture

BURKE, VA — Times have changed in Burke over the past 100 years. In the early 1900s, Burke was a place to go for horse races, baseball, boxing and jazz performances.

The Burke Historical Society is holding a special virtual event on Sunday where people can learn about the history of this area known as Old Burke Village.

Kathleen Jablonski lived in Burke for more than 28 years and used her research skills while earning her Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee in anthropology to investigate the Marshall-Brown Subdivision, which was established in 1907, and is now known as Old Burke Village.

While the area is no longer home to a racetrack, bars and hotel, Jablonski will describe the 13 houses that remain and are part of the Marshall-Division. The area is roughly outlined by Lee Street, Old Burke Lake Road, Jackson Street and High Street.

The event on Sunday starts at 3 p.m. and will last about 90 minutes. The public can visit the Fairfax County website to register for the event.