Historic Vienna, Inc.
Preserving & Promoting Vienna's History - Operating the Freeman Store & Museum
The Vienna Community Band has created the Archer Overture in honor of Louise Archer, to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday and the band’s 50th anniversary. It will be performed on March 22, 3pm at Oakton High School's Auditorium, 2900 Sutton Rd, Vienna.
Throughout the year, Bards Alley and the Vienna250 Committee are cohosting a series of author events. The first event, on March 29, celebrates Women’s History Month with Cassandra Good. In her book, “First Family: George Washington's Heirs and the Making of America”, Cassandra shows how the outspoken step-grandchildren of Washington played an overlooked, but important …
Join us for The History of the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad on Tuesday, April 7 at 7:30pmHistoric Vienna’s Spring Membership Meeting will feature guest speaker Paul McCray, historian for NOVA Parks. He will present an illustrated lecture on the rich history of the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad, highlighting images from the more than …
Celebrate spring! Tour the landscaped gardens in the historic Windover Heights district. This annual event is held on Windover Avenue between Lewis Street and Lawyers Road. Held each year since 1974, Walk on the Hill is perhaps Vienna's loveliest event, offering self-guided tours through approximately 50 participating yards and gardens in the Town's historic Windover Heights …
Explore Vienna's rich history and revolutionary roots at Charles Broadwater Day! Vienna’s most notable Revolutionary era figure, Colonel Charles Broadwater, will be honored for his contributions to American independence. Learn about Vienna residents of this era, watch a musket volley, and join a procession to the family cemetery for a wreath laying. This commemoration of …
Throughout the year, Bards Alley and the Vienna250 Committee are cohosting a series of author events. This May event will feature Derek Baxter, discussing his new book “The Forgotten World War: Exploring the Secret History of the American Revolution, from Spain to India and Back Again”. Discover what Bunker Hill has in common with a …
Step back in time for a festive America250 celebration that’s sure to bring smiles to the whole family! The Colonial Faire and Ice Cream Social was organized by the DAR and Historic Vienna, Inc., in partnership with Vienna250, Fairfax250 and the Town of Vienna. The event commemorates Flag Day and two important milestones in American …
Throughout the year, Bards Alley and the Vienna250 Committee are cohosting a series of author events. This event celebrates Juneteenth with Gayle Jessup White, author of "Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy." Ms. Jessup White will be in conversation with Vienna’s own Eve Runyon. Ms Runyon is President and …
It’s Story Time for the younger crowd! Children, and families, are invited to enjoy hearing a story read aloud! Please gather behind the Freeman Store & Museum under the shade of the big oak tree (131 Church Street, NE). Afterwards, have a fun time on the lawn playing in the sprinklers. Story time begins on …
It’s Story Time for the younger crowd! Children, and families, are invited to enjoy hearing a story read aloud! Please gather behind the Freeman Store & Museum under the shade of the big oak tree (131 Church Street, NE). Afterwards, have a fun time on the lawn playing in the sprinklers. Story time begins on …
It’s Story Time for the younger crowd! Children, and families, are invited to enjoy hearing a story read aloud! Please gather behind the Freeman Store & Museum under the shade of the big oak tree (131 Church Street, NE). Afterwards, have a fun time on the lawn playing in the sprinklers. Story time begins on …
It’s Story Time for the younger crowd! Children, and families, are invited to enjoy hearing a story read aloud! Please gather behind the Freeman Store & Museum under the shade of the big oak tree (131 Church Street, NE). Afterwards, have a fun time on the lawn playing in the sprinklers. Story time begins on …
It’s Story Time for the younger crowd! Children, and families, are invited to enjoy hearing a story read aloud! Please gather behind the Freeman Store & Museum under the shade of the big oak tree (131 Church Street, NE). Afterwards, have a fun time on the lawn playing in the sprinklers. Story time begins on …
Appraisal Roadshow Comes to ViennaJoin Vienna250 and the Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia (SCNOVA) for the Appraisal Roadshow on Saturday, August 1 at 2-4pm at the Vienna Community Center. Steve Gouterman of Paradigm Experts and the original “Appraisal Roadshow” will be our special guest appraiser. Steve brings together collectors, dealers, and the public to discuss the history, condition, …
The value of the 92,000+ pounds of tea destroyed during the Boston Tea Party would be roughly $1.7 million today. As part of our exhibit, Making A More Perfect Union, we will be offering free samples of each type of tea that was thrown into Boston Harbor. Learn what kinds of tea colonists enjoyed and …
THERE ARE 3 DIFFERENT DATES OFFERED FOR THIS BIKE RIDE: AUGUST 8, SEPTEMBER 12, OCTOBER 10 Bring your bike and discover the Vienna you never knew hiding in plain sight along the W&OD Trail. Uncover nearly 200 years of the Vienna area's history as you explore sites along the historic W&OD corridor. See what you've …
Join Vienna250, Bards Alley, and Sunrise Senior Living of Vienna on August 19, 2026, at 2pm for a free talk with historian George Oberle. Mr. Oberle will be discussing his new book, "Creating an Informed Citizenry: Knowledge and Democracy in the Early American Republic" which examines the early debates in the United States over how …
THERE ARE 3 DIFFERENT DATES OFFERED FOR THIS BIKE RIDE: AUGUST 8, SEPTEMBER 12, OCTOBER 10 Bring your bike and discover the Vienna you never knew hiding in plain sight along the W&OD Trail. Uncover nearly 200 years of the Vienna area's history as you explore sites along the historic W&OD corridor. See what you've …
THERE ARE 3 DIFFERENT DATES OFFERED FOR THIS BIKE RIDE: AUGUST 8, SEPTEMBER 12, OCTOBER 10 Bring your bike and discover the Vienna you never knew hiding in plain sight along the W&OD Trail. Uncover nearly 200 years of the Vienna area's history as you explore sites along the historic W&OD corridor. See what you've …
Join us on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10am-4pm as we celebrate the 10th birthday of our beloved Used Book Cellar! Ten years ago, a messy stone walled basement in the Freeman Store & Museum became the Used Book Cellar. Initially, donated books were placed in boxes on tables and it was open for business. …