Our American Liberty Stories

As part of Liberty Amendments Month and the celebration of the nations 250th Anniversary, we are asking for and sharing photos and/or stories of becoming and being American. These photos and stories are from individuals and families who were native to this country or who journeyed here, whether willingly or not, and how they came to enjoy the rights as Americans guaranteed by the Liberty Amendments.

These American Liberty Stories describe where people came from and how they got here, what being American means to them, and/or how their American journey fits into the move from an imperfect republic to a more perfect union. 

Do you have a photo and/or story to share? Submit anytime. Photos may be submitted with a brief explanation (1-3 sentences) or stories may be submitted along side multiple photos. 
Stories received after May 15, 2026, will be a part of the 2027 project.

Not sure where to start? Use our story worksheet(PDF, 262KB)  to guide you through the process. Need additional help contact us by email or at 703-255-6360. 

View (PDF, 6MB)Our American Liberty (PDF, 6MB)Stories (collected 2023-2025)

The 2025 American Liberty Stories project will be displayed during Liberty Amendments Month at the Vienna Community Center, Freeman Store and Museum and local businesses.

Starting June 13 all story panels will be displayed at the Vienna Community Center and the Freeman Store and Museum. A selection of stories and photos will also be displayed at the businesses listed below from June 13-July 13, 2025:

  • Alya Salon
  • Bards Alley
  • Ben & Jerry's
  • Body Grace Fitness & Yoga
  • Caboose Brewing
  • Café de Vienna
  • Caffe Amouri
  • The Casual Pint
  • Donutchew
  • iCode
  • Karin's Florist
  • McCabes Printing Company
  • Nozzo Pazzo
  • Potomac River Running
  • Smoothie King
  • Stemtree
  • Trace the Zero Waste Store
  • United Bank
  • Vienna Thai & Bar
  • Vienna Vintner
  • Viet Aroma
  • The Virginian
  • Vienna Presbyterian Church
  • Whole Body Health Chiropractic
  • The Wine Outlet

If your business is interested in displaying a poster with 2026 stories please send us an email or call 703-255-5738.

Our American Liberty Stories is presented by:

  • Town of Vienna
  • Historic Vienna, Inc.
  • Vienna Business Association.
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