One of the most important items that Robert E. Simon, Jr., fostered when he founded Reston was a sense of community. The goal was to establish a place where
everyone mattered, had a sense of belonging, and was able to serve. With that in mind, in 1964 he hired Jane
Wilhelm to head up the effort to create the infrastructure of community. On January 24th, the Reston Historic Trust (Reston Museum) will continue its "History of Reston"
series focusing on the efforts of Jane Wilhelm, Embry Rucker, Priscilla Ames and others who helped establish a sense of place, not just a place to live. The focus of the talk and panel discussion will cover everything from schools, churches, elderly housing, the arts, the founding of the community center, library, day care, and the spirit of volunteerism.
The Reston Historic Trust and the Reston Museum are exploring the early history of Reston. The Reston Museum is producing another free program in January 24, 2013,
7:00 - 9:00 PM, to be presented at the Jo Ann Rose Gallery at Reston Community Center - Lake Anne, titled: “Building Community in Reston: Civic Organizations and Culture (1964-1974).” For more information, call the Reston Museum at 703-709-7700, email restonmuseum@gmail.com, or visit www.restonmuseum.org.
Presenters:
A panel of local residents from the 1960’s including Lynn Lilienthal, Mike Horwatt, Tom Kamstra, Peter McCandless, and Tom & Pat Taylor, along with Loren Bruce. Loren has a Masters in Urban & Environmental Planning from the University of Virginia, was an urban planner with Fairfax County, and is currently in charge of special projects at the Museum.
