The Freeman House and Museum will be CLOSED in JANUARY and FEBRUARY. During our winter break we will be doing our store inventory and cleaning and maintaining the building. We will be happy to OPEN THE STORE & MUSEUM during Jan. and Feb. – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call 703 938 5187 for more information or to set up an appointment. Thank you so very much for your support in 2011.
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Freeman House and Museum CLOSED in JANUARY & FEBRUARY – Open by Appointment only
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Vienna Awakens to War 1861-1865 CIVIL WAR EXHIBIT
Historic Vienna’s CIVIL WAR EXHIBIT is now open! Vienna Awakens to War 1861-1865 is open for visitors at the Freeman House (originally Lydecker’s store during the war) from noon till 4 PM, Wednesday thru Sunday. The new exhibit takes a look at the War Between the States through artifacts loaned by members of the Vienna community, some of which have been passed down through many generations of family members and others lovingly collected by the current owners. The exhibit includes reproductions of Union and Confederate uniforms and a dress of the period, bullets and ammunition, a genuine Colt revolver, buttons, currency, a Confederate war bond, original 1861 Harper’s Weekly pages on the Batlle of Vienna and on the use of an observation balloon between Vienna and Falls Church, artifacts on camp life and domestic life such as children’s games and cooking utensils, a beautiful period doll, an officer’s writing desk, and many other photographs and memorabilia. It is most fitting that this exhibit be shown at the Freeman House, as it was occupied by troops during the war. As 2011 is the beginning of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, it is crucial for all of us to understand what happened in our area and in our nation during this time. Please visit and enjoy this free exhibit. Free color brochures provided by Visit Fairfax and The Fairfax County Sesquicentennial Committee are available at our exhibit. This brochure highlights what occured in our county during the war.
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2011 Historic Vienna Christmas Card and Ornaments available at the Freeman Store
Historic Vienna, Inc. announces the arrival of our 2011 Christmas Card and Ornament, available now in limited quantities at the Freeman Store, 131 Church Street, NE, Vienna. The 2011 card has a beautiful design and photograph of the Little Library located on the Freeman House side lawn. Cards with envelopes are available in packs of 10 for $8.50.
The 2011 ornament by Rachel Peden is the 12th in a series of collectible, hand painted wooden ornaments representing historic properties in Vienna. This year Rachel has created a wonderful version of The Vienna Town Hall, which is located on Center Street. The ornament is priced at $19.50, as are all in the series, and is available exclusively at the Freeman Store.
Vienna Ornaments – Hand Made in the USA by Rachael Peden
2011Vienna Town Hall handmade by Rachel Peden
1997 Vienna Original Library 1897
1998 Freeman House 1859
1999 Vienna Presbyterian Church 1874
2000 Railroad Caboose 1990
2001 Vienna Depot 1861
2002 Vienna Inn 1925
2003 Vienna Elementary School 1923
2004 First Baptist Church 1867
2008 Louise Archer Elementary School 1939
2009 Bowman House 1890
2010 Bouton’s Hall 1894
For more information call 703 938 5187
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Free Town Wi-Fi Internet Connection at Town Green
The Town of Vienna is providing free wireless Internet access at the Town Green located at Maple and Mill Streets, NE. This is a pilot project. The goals of the Town’s Wi-Fi pilot project are to attract more customers to the downtown Vienna business area, encourage the use of this public park, and enable more citizens to access Town services online. Users are responsible to take measures to secure their devices and Internet communications.
Users can log-in using Vienna Gov’t Sponsored Free WiFi for the SSID. SSID stands for “Service Set Identifier” and is a unique ID for naming a wireless network. All wireless devices attempting to communicate with each other must share the same SSID.
If you have questions or comments about the Town Green Free WiFi, you can contact our I.T. Administrator:
Craig Griffin
Email: cgriffin@viennava.gov
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Optimists Announce Caboose Schedule
The Optimist Club of Greater Vienna maintains W&OD Caboose #503 at Centennial Park, across Church Street from Historic Vienna, Inc.’s headquarters, the Freeman House. The caboose is maintained for the benefit of children to pass on the history of the railroad and its importance to the history of Vienna – not only through the 1861 Battle of Vienna but also its role in commerce and development. The Caboose will be open from 1 to 5 pm on July 16, August 20, September 24, October 15, and November 12. For more information visit www.optimistclubofgreatervienna.org
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Historic Properties in our Neighborhood
Historic Vienna, Inc.’s headquarters, the Freeman House, at 131 Church Street, NE, is in the center of a group of historic properties which include the Train Station, Vienna Presbyterian Church Chapel, Bouton’s Hall, and the Little Library, and two wonderful parks – Centennial Park (the home of the Caboose) and our wonderful Town Green, which adjoins the Freeman House lawn.
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Northern Virginia Model Railroaders Reopen
After a closure of many months due to snow damage to the Vienna Train Station, the Northern Virginia Model Railraders have reopened their outstanding model display at 231 Dominion Road, NE. They will be open from 1 to 5 pm on July 16 and again on September 17, October 15, November 11 and December 17. For more information call 703-938-5157 or visit www.nvmr.org.
