Burke Historical Society Presents: Times, Toils and Tribulations at the Old Capitol Prison

To commemorate the upcoming sesquicentennial of Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, you’ll hear about some of the most forgotten narratives of the Civil War, from those who spent much of the war literally in the shadows. Jon’s lecture will discuss the experiences of Fairfax County and other area civilians and military at the Old Capitol Prison and other Northern prisons and camps, through a series of humorous and not so humorous stories.

Jon D. Vrana, in addition to serving as President of the BHS, is also a Board member of Historic Vienna, Inc.; a former Vice President of the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum; an amateur playwright with three plays to his name; and a Living History re-enactor who portrays a wide range of historical figures. He has performed at programs on Civil War-era and Irish music on mandolin, concertina, and harmonica; and enjoys historical writing and research on a variety of subjects. He is a 38-year veteran of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service; holds a Federal Certification as a Chief Information Officer; and has a Master’s Degree in Information Technology from the George Washington University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy with a Specialty in Soils.

Visit www.BurkeHistoricalSociety.org to learn about membership in the Society and upcoming programs.