Come to FOUNDER'S DAY

A Tribute to the 94th Birthday of Robert E. Simon, Jr.
Saturday, April 12
12 noon - On the Plaza, Lake Anne Village Center
1:30 p.m. - Founder's Day Walk led by Robert E. Simon, Jr.

ALL are welcome!

Reston Historic Trust presents the 5th annual Founder's Day, Saturday, April 12 at 12:00 p.m. Local dignitaries and residents will gather to pay tribute to the 94th birthday of Reston founder, Robert E. Simon, Jr. that includes music performances by Flute Force, and singer Beverly Cosham. The annual installation of Reston Historic Trust commemorative bricks will also be dedicated. The proceedings will take place on Lake Anne Plaza, in front of the lakeside sculpture "Untold Stories" (familiarly known as "Bronze Bob"). All are invited to a free reception following immediately at Reston Museum, 1639 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Village Center. Enjoy the sight and taste of a wonderful birthday cake for Bob, provided compliments of Mary and David Supley Foxworth of MallowDrama. And find out more about MallowDrama ~ desserts with a dramatic flair, specializing in made-to-order cakes and fine, fresh, handmade, hand-dipped chocolate truffles. Üwww.mallowdrama.com

Founder's Day Walk: At 1:30, Mr. Simon will lead off a walk around Lake Anne, discussing the design and architecture of Reston's first neighborhoods and Village Center, established in 1964. All are welcome - it's a fascinating opportunity. Donations to Reston Historic Trust are appreciated.

For information, call Reston Museum at 703-709-7700.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BOB! (b. April 10, 1914)

Bluebells Walk

Saturday, April 19
1:30 pm

Meet at Reston Museum for carpool to Riverbend Park in Great Falls.

Nancy Davis will lead a walk among the bluebells when the wildflowers should be at their peak. Wear sturdy shoes for a 2-mile walk along the Potomac where the masses of bluebells appear. For information and reservations, please call Reston Museum, 703-709-7700. A $5 donation is appreciated.

Other interesting tidbits...

Scout Groups Visits to the Museum Reservations accepted from Scout groups, and school groups for visits to the Museum. Meet with a volunteer for a tour, discuss Reston's History, and have your questions answered. We can tailor visits to the needs of your group. For the Scouts, a visit fulfills a badge requirement. Minimal Charge.
E mail Lynn Lilienthal lll4422@aol.com or call 703-437-9363 for information and reservation.

The Reston Museum Collection. The Reston Museum has a collection of materials related to Reston's history, development, architecture, government, culture, and social life from 1965 to the present. These materials include planning and historical documents, newspaper articles, magazine articles, newspapers and magazines, documents relating to the civic, social and cultural life of Reston, photographs, and manuscripts. They are catalogued by decade and arranged by type of document. You can view the materials by visiting the Reston Museum. To see the The Reston Museum Collection listing online visit our ÜStorefront Museum section.

Check out the new museum exhibits including the "Reston Timeline" from cows to cars. See "Simon's Seven Goals" as well as the shop's new items from Reston artists. Drop by and see the Reston Museum anytime on Wednesdays through Sundays, from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Help Make History! Reston Historic Trust announces their ongoing membership drive, welcoming new individual as well as corporate members. The Reston Historic Trust is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and promote Reston’s unique history. ÜClick to learn more...

Reston Historic Trust Taking Donations. The Reston Historic Trust is accepting donations of documents, photographs, significant letters and other memorabilia illustrating Reston’s history. Items will become part of the trust’s permanent collection on display at the Reston Museum or donated to the George Mason Planned Community Archives’ collection of more than 300,000 pieces of Reston-related material. ÜClick for more information...

Volunteer Opportunities. Interested in volunteering as a museum docent? Just request a Docent Registration form from kmckee22@comcast.net and join us. When you consider volunteering this winter, remember your friendly neighborhood museum. We always need back-up volunteers in case of emergencies, and if you could spare some time during Saturday or Sunday afternoons, we sure could use it. We have great plans for the future and would love to have your name and areas of interest so that we could contact you when our plans finalize.

Partners and Sponsorships Needed. Won't you consider becoming a member of the Reston Historic Trust? In addition to our warm welcome, you will receive 10% off most items available for sale at the Shop, and the periodic museum newsletter. All donations are fully tax-deductible and help us continue serving our public by, e.g., hosting Pat Macintyre's wonderful art program for children on Saturday mornings (10 to noon) and the very popular walks in and around Reston. To get on the mailing list for the walks and other programs, please send us your e-mail address.

Directions to Lake Anne Village Center

From the Dulles Toll Road, take Exit 12 to Reston Parkway north – past Reston Town Center on the left – and continue to Baron Cameron Avenue. Turn right. At the next light, turn right on Village Road. At the stop sign, turn left on North Shore, then make an immediate right into the Lake Anne Village Center parking area. Walk toward the lake to the plaza. Reston Community Center is on the left, opposite the bank. Reston Museum is further along, next to the pharmacy. By bus take RIBS bus #1 or #3 to Lake Anne Village Center.

The Reston Historic Trust and Museum deeply appreciate the wonderful volunteers who have brought this site to you. It would not be possible without them! Thank you, Shelley Mastran, for the inventory of Museum archives. This website was created and is maintained by volunteer Judy Spatz. Thank you, RestonTech, for our window to the world with the Internet connection. Our heartfelt thanks go to all our wonderful volunteers!