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2010 Summer Internship Ends

The Reston Historic Trust won a competitive grant from the ExxonMoble Community Summer Jobs Program for 2010 allowing it to offer a paid summer internship to one lucky local college student from May through July. We had many qualified applicants, and finally selected Erin Robertson of Virginia Tech. Erin finished her eight week term on July 16 and will be sorely missed, though she leaves plenty of her accomplishments with us.

She helped develop our digital catalog system for the Museum's extensive collection of Reston planning documents and memorabilia. She scanned, photgraphed and digitally recording over 1,200 items in that collection, converted audio and video recordings, and also developed two highly entertaining interactive programs to engage youth groups visiting the Museum.

Thank you, Erin!

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". Presentation will be made at the annual event gala, hosted by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce to benefit Reston Interfaith on April 15. ...read more

Japanese Planners Visit

Japanese 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.

Artist Reception

Local Reston painter and potter, Tracie Griffith Tso, gave a demostration to a rapt audience of over 35 people attending her show opening at the Reston Museum on March 5, 2010.

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Reston Pioneers

The celebration of the 45th Anniversary of Reston Pioneers' Arrival was a standing-room-only success! Over 35 folks gathered at the Museum on Sunday, January 17, 2010 to share stories of the 1964-65 first residents. Guests of honor were the Rogers family, who occupied the first townhouse at Lake Anne. ...read more

2009 Home Tour A Success

The 8th annual Reston Home Tour on Oct 17 continued past years' successes! Over 680 people attended the tour, despite the steady rain, and the compliments keep on coming. All proceeds are used directly in support of programs and operation of the Reston Museum.

Appreciation is extended to the committee lead by Bonnie Haukness, Tour Chair, supported by Donna Shaffer, Carol Nahorniak, Billie Nicolotti, Bob Haukness, Mary Ellen Saville, Arja Sahramaa and Marion Myers, and to more than 70 volunteers who help make this wonderful event happen.

Thanks to the sponsors and supporters: Lake Anne Florist and Reston Floral Design for contributing floral designs; to Vinifera at Westin Reston for the VIP Reception; Fairfax Hunt Club for their gracious hospitality; Catherine Linberger for her original pen and ink drawings; Proforma Integrated Solutions for printing support; Dana Scheurer for providing the signature art work for the tour; The Wine Cabinet, and especially to Fairfax County Times for the outstanding media support.

And a special thank you goes to all the homeowners who graciously opened their fantastic homes for all to enjoy: Robin & Steve Greenstreet, Judy & Stephen Overr, Esin & Elmer Reinhardt, Stephanie & Ed Abbott, and Peggy Suntum.

Click for Home Descriptions and see what you missed!

Congratulations to the Reston Festival raffle winners: Jia Yueqing, Steven Nossal and Robert Haley - all received two free 2009 Home Tour tickets!

Save the date: Saturday, October 16, 2010 for the 9th Annual Home Tour .

New Museum Supporters

The latest 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.

Museum Makeover

After 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, Reston Connection and Reston Observer.

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.

Blue Bell Walk

Thanks a million to all who helped our Spring 2009 bluebell walk come off as the magnificent success it was. We had unexpectedly beautiful weather for the walk on April 21 in the gorgeous Fraser Preserve. We saw plenty of bluebells at their peak along with several other varieties of wildflowers. Only when the last of our group were arriving back at their cars did we feel the first of the evening rain showers. What luck!
A few photos from that day: (click for larger image)

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Community Celebration of Reston’s 45th
& Bob Simon’s 95th Birthday

On April 18, 2009 there was lots of fun for everyone on the plaza at Lake Anne Village Center as we enjoyed music from groups like the Reston Chorale, Reston Community Players, dancers from around Reston and much more! Many guests were part of Reston’s history by participating in Reston’s very own "Video Story-Telling Project".

100+ joined us later that evening for a Champagne Toast and Birthday Cake event as we celebrated our founder, Robert E. Simon and his 95th Birthday!

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Simon with friends