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RHT NewsJoin our mail list and get the latest RHT news and event calendar. Raffle WinnersCongratulations to recent winners of Reston Museum raffles:
Museum Honored
On January 28, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors passed resolutions honoring three Reston entities: 1) Bob Simon and his vision and Reston Association for helping secure Reston as the 7th most desirable place to live according to CNN Money mag; 2) the Reston Chamber of Commerce; and 3) IPAR and the Reston Historic Trust for the public art exhibit. Cathy Hudgins had laudatory words for all, including Reston Historic Trust (operator of the Reston Museum) for archiving Reston's history.
The Board of Superisors' meetings are broadcast on Fairfax County government's cable channel 16. The Jan 28 session will be replayed on Feb 1 8:00 p.m. and the entire board meeting will be replayed on Feb 2, starting at 10 a.m.
2012 Annual Meeting
The 2012 Annual Meeting of the Reston Historic Trust (owner and operator of the Reston Museum) was held on January 17.
Chairman Shelley Mastran welcomed Museum members and briefly reviewed the Museum's many accomplishments for the past year.
Members re-elected the incumbent board of trustees and elected two new board members: Ann Youngren and Kurt Rose. Chair Mastran
Holiday Party 2012
Photo Contest
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Be the next winner - current photo contest theme:
Fine print: all photos must be the intellectual property of the submitter, and RHT is granted limited non-commercial use of all submissions. All suitable photos will be posted 
on the Reston Museum Facebook page, where winners are publicly determined by Facebook "likes". Multiple and re-submissions are allowed.
New TechnologyOur museum is now enabled with Layar augmented reality! Just download the free app to your iOS or Android device, and when you point your phone at different things around the museum, additional content will display on your phone. Come down to the museum and try it out. Also enjoy our new public terminal which features quick touch access to our new Reston trivia quiz, the Museum archives database, videos and much more. Summer Intern 2012
The Reston Museum was again awarded a competitive grant by The ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program, allowing us
Tyler helped us update and expand the Museum's computer equipment and developed new ways of telling Reston's story to residents and visitors - our new touch screen terminal, our new augmented reality tour, and much more. Thank you Tyler, and good luck! "Best Places to Live" 2012CNN Money has ranked Reston as #7 in the 100 Best Places to Live - Money's 2012 list of America's best small cities. Like we didn't already know! Annual Meeting 2012
Over 40 Museum members joined us for the 2012 Annual Meeting of the Reston Historic Trust (owner and operator of the Reston Museum). President Shelley Mastran reviewed the Museum's activities and finances in 2011.
Ms Mastran and past President Lynn Lilienthal presented tokens of appreciation to departing board members Carol Nahorniak and Marion Myers.
Museum members were treated to a preview showing of the new art exhibit of Reston Fiber Artists. Docent Holiday Party
Bob Simon speaks to Museum board member Mike Miller and some of its many docents.
Reston Museum docents were treated to a catered holiday party hosted by Museum board member Lynn Lillenthal.
The Museum relies on over 20 volunteers to staff its open hours.
Reston Architect Remembered
Reston Museum directors, Shelley Mastran and Cheryl Terio-Simon have
RCC-Lake Anne Expands
Planning MagazineReston is a feature article in the Aug/Sep issue of "Planning" magazine, a publication of the American Planning Association. Author John Clark describes how the famous new town is still evolving in his article, "Reston Revisited". read more... 
History LectureThursday - September 8, 2011
Over 80 hardy folks braved the rains and flooding at Lake Anne and gathered at Kalypso restaurant to hear of the early days of Reston and the history of Wiehle.
Program was supported in part by the Reston Community Center. 
Best of 2011Reston Museum was named as 2011 Best "Under the Radar Museum" by Northern Virgina Magazine. ...read more Founder's Day 2011
Saturday, April 9 - 8th Annual Founder’s Day!
An eight piece brass choir performed a fanfare from the Lake Anne rooftops and Reston's own song stylist, Beverly Cosham offer her own musical tribute.
Museum Supporters
The Reston Historic Trust and its Reston Museum and Shop offers a range of sponsorship opportunities. Please consider how your business or group can be a key partner in funding RHT programs and exhibits. ...sponsor levels Current corporate donors to the Reston Historic Trust and its Museum - thank you!
Your company can join our growing list of corporate supporters; donate online now, or contact us to discuss your options. Simon hosts Korean delegation
On February 25, two dozen South Korean academics, professional planners and provincial government leaders arrived to study Reston's quality of life and institutions. They were shown Lake Anne and the Reston Museum by town founder, Robert E. Simon. ...read more Museum wins Best of Reston 2010
The Reston Historic Trust and its Reston Museum is honored to be named as one of the "Best of Reston 2010".
Japanese Planners VisitJapanese city planners visted on Saturday, Mar 13, 2010 to get an inside look at one of city planning's best living examples. Volunteer docent, Loren Bruce, presented a history of Reston's planning and visitors also heard from Reston's founder, Bob Simon.
Reston Pioneers
Bob Simon in Virginia Living
Museum MakeoverAfter a gala reception the previous night, the Reston Museum re-opened to the public on Friday, 18 Sep 12-5 PM. Exhibit and store spaces have been re-configured and new displays of Reston history have just been installed. Check out the eight months of construction progress and the recent articles in Northern Virginia Magazine, Fairfax Times, and Reston Connection. The Saturday morning children's art workshops continue at the Reston Art Gallery & Studios (ground floor of Heron House). Check the RHT Events page for details of continuing programs and upcoming events. Our newly renovated space is now available for rent. Check out the 'Rental Space'; item on the Storefront Museum page for details and application. [top] |
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spoke of the Museum's many volunteers and gave special thanks to long-time walk leader Bonnie White. 
To recognize their service and celebrate the season, Museum board President Shelley Mastran hosted the Museum board members, staff, and docents for a wonderful holiday party at her home. Thank you Shelley!
to hire a summer intern. From over 30 qualified under-graduate applications, the Board has selected Tyler Bradshaw, a business/computer
major at James Madison University, who served as technology assistant for 8 weeks during June and July.
They also welcomed four new boards members: Karen Goff, Paul Thomas, Leigh Handerahan and Graham Farbrother.
Reston has been recently visited by a Chinese delegation studing Reston's stream restoration project, and a group of urban planners and developers from Brazil gathering tips for a city construction project outside the capital of Brasilia.
Award presentation was made at the annual event gala, hosted by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce to benefit Reston Interfaith on April 15.
