Laine Hyde and Historic Vienna, Inc. Welcome All Vienna Citizens!

Garden Club Member Laine Hyde Puppet

From the Town Historic Vienna Inc. site run by Laine Hyde:

The Church Street Stroll is scheduled for Monday, November 27 from 6 until 9PM where Church Street will be closed down to all but Pedestrian traffic who can enjoy an evening of stress free shopping while enjoying caroling, a visit from Santa, watching live entertainment, toastng marshmallows etc. The Freeman Store will be open for business and our storekeepers will be awaiting you with a cheery smile and a hello.

If anyone can step forward with evidence of Laine Hyde's "cheery smile" there will be a reward! So far this is the closest we have! Maybe they mean Maud here? No way! That smile would terrify small children!

Why the sarcasm from us? Consider this excerpt from the Town web site run by Laine Hyde:

What Is Historic Vienna, Inc.? Historic Vienna, Inc. (HVI), established by the Vienna Town Council on April 5, 1976, is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to: Preserving and promoting Vienna’s heritage through the identification, preservation, and interpretation of historically significant places, events, and persons. Educating the public through permanent and revolving exhibits, outreach programs, speical events and publications. Enhancing a spirit of community through an awareness of Vienna’s past.

What Does HVI Do? Identifies, preserves, and operates sites and structures of historical significance, such as The Freeman House and the Original Library. Acquires and exhibits artifacts of historical interest. Conducts educational presentations and tours for students and civic groups. Maintains and operates the Freeman Store offering items for sale: Vienna and Virginia souvenirs, arts and crafts, books and penny candy. Coordinates annual events, such as ‘Walk On The Hill”, antique appraisals and Santa Claus at Christmas time. Serves as a recipient of gifts, legacies, and bequests for on-going preservation and historic activities.

Government sanctioned lies are never a good thing. The two excerpts above are clearly filled with flat out lies. Hyde should be forced to document her statements.