Museum Exhibits

The Freeman Store and Museum, originally known as Lydecker’s Store, was built in 1859 by New Jersey merchant Abram Lydecker and his wife Susan. It was located strategically at the intersection of the busy Georgetown Road (today’s Church Street) and the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad tracks. Lydecker’s quickly became an important gathering place and was the polling place for the surrounding area.

This exhibit describes some of the history of the Freeman Store, events that happened at the store and the transportation services that served Vienna and stopped near the store.

What do you think?

These panels will be placed along the Woodland Walk behind the Freeman Store and Museum. Before they are made permanent, we would like your opinion. Please let us know by emailing your comments to UvfgbevpIvraanIn@tznvy.pbz

This exhibit can be viewed at the Freeman Store & Museum at 131 Church Street NE, Vienna

Vienna Past & Present – Window Exhibit at the Vienna Rexall Pharmacy

The Vienna Rexall Pharmacy, located at 150 Maple Avenue W, has graciously allowed Historic Vienna to showcase Vienna’s evolution through photographs of yesterday and today in their front window.

Since 1965, Rexall has been serving the community as a family-owned pharmacy and the store credits its nearly 60 years of success to the basic beliefs of Dr. Bob Borgatti “Be a nice guy, be helpful, try to see other people’s viewpoint and help them out whenever possible.”

This exhibit can be viewed at the Vienna Rexall Pharmacy front window located at 150 Maple Avenue W, Vienna.

Vienna Past & Present Rexall Exhibit

Historic Vienna, Inc. celebrates the 8 presidents who were born in Virginia!

This exhibit can be viewed at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry Street, SE.

Lakevale Estates is a neighborhood comprised of 283 homes conveniently located close to downtown Vienna, as well as to Oakton and Reston. At the heart of Lakevale is its beautiful lake with dock where residents can enjoy fishing, kayaking and paddleboards. Lakevale is only one of two neighborhoods in Vienna with its own private pool overlooking their picturesque lake. The Lakevale Estates pool is available for use by its residents and their guests. An observation deck next to the pool allows for lovely views of the lake or a quiet spot to read a book. Their Clubhouse is a two-level structure adjacent to the pool offering a large room with fully equipped kitchen available for meetings, parties, and other gatherings. Lakevale residents love upholding community traditions during holidays throughout the year.

Historic Vienna, Inc. is grateful to the Lakevale Community for hosting this exhibit illustrating some of the history of Lakevale.

This exhibit can be viewed at the Lakevale Estates’ Community Clubhouse located at 2554 Oak Valley Drive, Vienna

This year is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Fairfax Resolves! They were written primarily by George Mason, adopted on July 18, 1774, and rejected the British Parliament’s claim of supreme authority over the American colonies. Learn more about the Fairfax Resolves through our new outdoor exhibit.

This exhibit can be viewed along the garden fence on the grounds of the Freeman Store and Museum at 131 Church Street, NE, Vienna. On display through September 2024.