The Historic Vienna, Inc. Heritage Preservation Award Program recognizes individual and institutional efforts in preserving Vienna’s heritage. Here is a list of current and past recipients of this award.
James G. Lewis, Jr for bringing Vienna’s history to life through his books, lectures, tours, research, historic markers and enthusiasm.
Jim Lewis is a 9th generation Virginian who is native to northern Virginia. He has authored and co-authored many local history books, among them the Hunter Mill Road Civil War Self-Guided Tour, Forgotten Roads of the Hunter Mill Road Corridor and Sunstroke & Ankle-Deep Mud. He has conducted 50+ historical tours over the past several years and has also authored and updated numerous historical markers in Fairfax County. As a result of his efforts over the years, Lewis was awarded the “Lord Fairfax” designation by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
Rexall Vienna Drug Center
Recipients Bob Borgatti and his family in recognition for the display of Historic Vienna, Inc.’s photo exhibit “Vienna Then and Now” in their storefront window.
The Town of Vienna for its role in the Liberty Amendments month-long celebration.
Recipients: Town of Vienna (Mayor Linda Colbert); Mercury Peyton, Vienna town Manager; Chuck Anderson, Vienna Town Council; Leslie Herman, Director Town of Vienna Parks and Recreation; Lily Widman, Special Events Coordinator.
The Town of Vienna initiated Liberty Amendments Month in 2021 after Juneteenth was declared a state holiday. Town Manager Mercury Payton wanted to bring the Vienna community together to foster mutual respect and understanding and to celebrate the Constitutional Amendments that give all citizens a say in how they are governed, regardless of their culture or station in life. The month commemorates the passage of the 13th, 14th, 15th and 19th Amendments, which granted full rights to citizens who were previously excluded from the U.S. Constitution.
Numerous Town employees, organizations, non-profits, citizens, churches, businesses and families are responsible for creating this fascinating month-long celebration in which 22,000 people attended and more than 65 educational & commemorative events were offered in the inaugural celebration from Juneteenth to Liberty Amendments Day, a Town holiday.
Virginia Room Archivists and Librarians of the Fairfax County Public Library, Chris Barbuschak & Suzanne LaPierre
For their research on The History of Integrating Segregated Public Libraries in Northern Virginia. The first part of this presentation covers FCPL’s association with segregation, while the second half reviews how neighboring Northern Virginia libraries also failed to serve Black residents.
The Vienna Vintner and Victor Mendes
For restoring the Old Stone House located in Vienna at 320 Maple Avenue East
Marie Kisner, former Information Officer the Town of Vienna
For publication of Vienna Stories – 1950 to 2000
Other Past Recipients
- Knights of Columbus, original First Baptist building
- Dorothy McDiarmid, funding for Moorefield
- Connie and May Stuntz
- Concord Lodge, Bouton’s Hall
- Daphne Sloan, History Committee of Town Centennial
- Ayr Hill Garden Club and Five Hills Garden Club
- Town of Vienna, commitment to history and preservation
- Richard deAngelis for scholarship, Windover Heights Historic District
- Pauline D. Lorfano
- Tommy Staats, Once Upon A Time
- Vienna Volunteer Fire Department
- Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCanna II, Lynn Street Cemetery
- Sylvia B. Taylor for scholarship, Louise Archer and Louise Archer Elementary School
- Patrick Henry Library
- Northern Virginia Model Railroaders
- Optimist Club and Richard Ordeman
- Louise Archer School
- T. R. Cook
- Suzanne Levy
- Ted Thomas