Historic Vienna, Inc., is a non-profit corporation dedicated to preserving Vienna's heritage. Guided by an elected board of directors, the organization includes a voting membership of individuals, businesses and community organizations interested in protecting historic sites and collecting artifacts and memorabilia of Vienna's past. For information and membership applications, write Historic Vienna, Inc., P.O. Box 53, Vienna, VA 22183, or call 703-938-5187.

One of Historic Vienna's major responsibilities is the operation of the Freeman House, which was restored under the group's guidance. Located at the corner of Church and Mill Streets, N.E., the house served at various times as a residence, store, Civil War hospital, railroad station, post office and fire department. Today, the house contains a museum and old-fashioned general store open to the public Wednesday through Saturday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. March through October. Group tours may also be arranged, and meeting space is available to groups belonging to Historic Vienna.

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Historic District

The Windover Heights Historic District is located in northwest Vienna. Many of the homes in the district contain distinctive architectural features, were the sites of significant events in the town's history, or belonged to prominent citizens. Any new construction or major exterior alteration of buildings within the district must be aproved by the Windover Heights Board of Review to ensure that it is in keeping with the old and historic character of the area.

The "Walk on the Hill" spring garden tour in the historic district is held the last Sunday afternoon in April each year, sponsored by Hisoric Vienna, Inc. and residents of the Hill section.


Oldest Trees

A 320-year old white oak located at 802 Marjorie Ln., S.E., was honored as the town's oldest tree in a ceremony held April 25, 1998. A plaque near the tree was unveiled, which reads, "This magnificent white oak before you began its life around 1680 and is believed to be the oldest tree in Vienna."

Coming in second in age among over 100 trees nominated for oldest was a 290-year old pignut hickory at 121 Carter Ct., S.W. The remaining eight oldest trees, all white oaks, are located at 803 Park St., S.E., 271 years; 602 Upham Pl., N.W., 260 years; 311 Valeview Ct., N.W., 256 years; 441 Glyndon St., N.E., 250 years; 117 Courthouse Rd., S.W., 247 years; Meadow Lane Park, 245 years; 432 Druid Hill Rd., N.E., 237 years; and Navy Federal Credit Union, 236 years.