Reston Museum collection, 1962-2006 #C0175
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Title
Reston Museum collection, 1962-2006 #C0175
Description
The Reston Museum opened in 1997 and is operated by the Reston Historic Trust. The museum is staffed by volunteers and is located in the Lake Anne Village Historic District. The museum has permanent exhibits devoted to community life in Reston and rotating exhibits of works from students of all ages in Reston. The Reston Museum collection comprises materials pertaining to the development of Reston, Virginia. The collection contains correspondence, reports, and papers dealing with the creation of Reston. It also contains materials related to housing developments in Reston, publications with articles about Reston, maps, slides, and photographs. The collection spans from 1962 to 2006.
Creator
Reston Historic Trust
Language
English
Coverage
1960s - 2000s
Items from the Reston Museum collection, 1962-2006 #C0175 Collection
Reston, Virginia: Hunters Woods Village
Booklet describing the future Hunters Woods Village Center. The booklet contains general information about Reston, as well as detailed information about the then-planned Hunters Woods Village Center. 15 pages.
Robert E. Simon, Jr. and Vernon J. Walker escort Lady Bird Johnson on a tour of Reston, Virginia
Photograph showing Robert E. Simon, Jr. (left) and Vernon Walker (right) escorting Lady Bird Johnson on a tour of Reston, Virginia on July 13, 1967. Secret Service agents can be seen in background.
Vernon J. Walker
Photograph of Vernon J. Walker, Director of Open Space Management for the Reston Homeowners Association.
Vernon J. Walker speaking to children, Reston, Virginia
Photograph showing Vernon J. Walker, Director of Open Space Management for the Reston Homeowners Association, speaking to a group of children.