Contributed by Reston Museum
Visitors can journey back to the original Reston Farm Market at the Reston Museum’s photography exhibit, which runs through January. The exhibit showcases the market’s rich history, from its opening in 1976 to its change in ownership in 1997.
At the exhibit’s opening on Nov. 10, Hall Kern, the market's founder and owner for 23 years, joined traveling educator Tomas Eaglebear of the Apache Nation to share stories about building and managing the market, offering insights into its evolution. The display includes Kern’s photos, capturing the market’s early days.
Dressed in full regalia, Eaglebear—accompanied by his grandson, Lucio Shash—spoke about organizing celebrations of indigenous culture at the market’s annual fall festival. These festivals brought together indigenous nations, from Apache to Aztec to Piscataway, through storytelling, dance, drumming, and vibrant performances.
“So many happy memories were made at the Reston Farm Market,” said Lisa Watts, the museum’s executive director. “This exhibit is sure to delight everyone who visited, whether they came for fresh produce, flowers for their gardens, or the perfect pumpkin for their fall displays.”
Admission to the Reston Museum at Lake Anne Plaza is free, and it’s open Tuesday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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