Freeman Store and Museum, Vienna

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The Freeman House Store, formerly the Lydecker Store, is a historic general store located in the Town of Vienna in Fairfax County, Virginia. The house lies in Northern Virginia near the District of Columbia. Built in 1859 for Abram Lydecker, both Confederate and Union Army troops occupied the house during the American Civil War. The house has been restored in accordance with historical records. Civil War paraphernalia are sold in a restored general store on the first floor of the house. A museum on the second floor of the house displays Civil War artifacts.

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4.7

By MominOC

we enjoyed this small museum with lots of history to see. Cute gift shop and very relaxing to just roam around in.

we enjoyed this small museum with lots of history to see. Cute gift shop and very relaxing to just roam around in. more »
By Eena R

Small museum. Well taken care with history of Vienna VA. Old house very interesting and well kept. Do not need a long time to visit the museum. Collection of antique books.

Small museum. Well taken care with history of Vienna VA. Old house very interesting and well kept. Do not need a long time to visit the museum. Collection of antique books. more »
By kristaandlee

I love the Freeman store and can spend hours going through all the cute Vienna branded gifts (that’s my go-to gift for anyone moving to or from Vienna), retro toys and penny (well, more like dollar...

I love the Freeman store and can spend hours going through all the cute Vienna branded gifts (that’s my go-to gift for anyone moving to or from Vienna), retro toys and penny (well, more like dollar... more »

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By MI Concepts

Easy and great way to visit history near us

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By Cheri Sandford

What a great little piece of history! The shop sells cute Virginia-themed gifts, snack foods, and more. The museum has wonderful local exhibits on Women’s voting and (until the end of the year) the 1950s! Adorable and friendly, this museum is right off the W & O.D. Trail. Go for a hike or bike ride, and stop in for a visit!

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By Sai

Museum is closed due to Covid. I walk by this place on the trail. It has beautiful lawn with picnic area. 2 weeks ago visited the place, it had tulips in the lawn. It was just so beautiful . Good hangout place for friends & family.

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By Kat Fred

Neat little nostalgic general store with old fashioned “penny candy,” a used bookstore in the basement, along with cool antique items to view in the museum section. Neat information about women’s voting found upstairs too. Be sure to check out the painted stormwater drain located out front curbside. Vienna has a very active community artist program. ❤️🎨

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By Carol McCloskey

What a quaint, old, country store! Even an old checkers board and checkers are in the open area. They also have snacks and drinks for those hot, busy days of summer. Cashiers are nice. Ladies room is nice and clean. They even have a basement full of old books for sale! Enjoy browsing through their collection of items for sale!

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