Reston can be the prism through which we examine the many facets of contemporary American culture...

Reston, like many suburban communities created after WWII, finds itself in the interesting position of balancing new development against the need to revitalize older neighborhoods, of welcoming ever increasing numbers of new residents and businesses while still wanting to maintain a small town atmosphere of civic partnership.

The Reston Historic Trust believes that in working together to understand the past we forge the collaborations that allow us to plan for the future.

Just as Reston served as an international model for urban planning and design in the 1960s, it can now serve as an incubator for projects and programs promoting community life and suburban revitalization. Pilot projects and programs developed in our search for a "useable past" can be applied to other communities throughout the region and across the nation.

The Reston Historic Trust was founded in 1996 to sustain the special history of the award-winning, innovative, planned community of Reston.

A community-based non-profit, the Reston Historic Trust:

• Operates the Reston Museum
• Directs the Reston Revitalization Study
• Sponsors the annual Langston Hughes Middle School oral history project
• Documents the past and present of Reston
• Works with the Planned Community Archives to preserve historical records
• Collaborates with other community organizations to promote the social and economic vitality of Reston

The history of Reston and the dynamics that make it an enjoyable place to live and work are sometimes invisible to its large and varied population. Newly created, the Reston Historic Trust brings together residents, schools, civic and community groups, and local businesses to tell the story of our distinct and amazingly diverse community.

JOIN US. Come help the Reston Historic Trust:

• Engage the public in an exploration of Reston as an historic American suburban community.
• Support a Storefront Museum & Shop that provides a range of public programs and activities.
• Establish Reston as a destination point for heritage tourism.
• Promote the revitalization of Reston's older neighborhoods and commercial centers.

HELP SUPPORT:

• School programs at the preschool, primary, secondary, and college levels.
• Community outreach and the promotion of Reston history.
• Preservation and interpretation of documents and artifacts pertaining to Reston's past and present.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Reston, VA - Reston Historic Trust, announces their annual 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.

Why Join the Reston Historic Trust? The Trust is a vital and active organization serving the Reston community and beyond. A few of the many activities of the Trust include: The Reston Museum Shop, which holds a variety of collectable, Reston-oriented items for sale; The annual Reston At Home Tour, held in October; Commemorative Bricks, installed on Lake an Plaza, next installation to be dedicated on Founders Day, April 16, 2005; The Museum also presents 1 or 2 walking tours every month, averaging 30 participants, and Saturday AM free drop-in kids art workshops with Reston Artist Pat Macintyre.

Advocacy at work for Reston. The Reston Historic Trust also acts as an advocate for Reston with our local government. The trust represents Reston in the Fairfax County Area Revitalization Consortium and the Board of Supervisor appointed Revitalization Policy Committee. With these two groups, they have helped craft a policy plan amendment on revitalization that in the approval process at this time, putting revitalization and community reinvestment on the table as a regular line of Fairfax County Government business.

Need more reasons to join? As an incentive to join during the membership drive, new members will receive two complimentary Gift Certificates – one for M&S Grill and another for McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant. Annual memberships are $15 for students, $25 for individuals, $40 per household, and sponsorship levels include $100 Patron and $500 Benefactor. Corporate donations are tax deductible.

For more information about the Reston Historic Trust or to join, call the Reston Museum at 703/709-7700.

Reston Historic Trust membership

Reston Historic Trust presents a variety of monthly walks and evening programs. Members receive advance notice of these and other exclusive events at the Reston Museum. Members also receive 10% discount in the Museum Shop all year round.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

Make check payable to RHT and mail to:
Reston Historic Trust, P.O. Box 2803, Reston, VA 20195
For credit card donations, call 703-709-7700

*You will be recognized in our newsletter for your support.

Community Partners
Corporate donations are tax deductible. Those over $1,000 will receive recognition in all our informational material. Please consider a monthly, quarterly, or yearly contribution.

Corporate Sponsors
Support and participate in special programs and events throughout the year!

We thank you for your tax deductible donations!