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Before Reston: The Captivating Story of the Bowman Family

Reston Museum re-visits pre-Reston history with an extensive presentation on the Bowman family and the era of 1927 to 1961.

These were the days of Sunset Hills Farm on the nearly 7,000 acres that are now Reston.

Learn fascinating stories about this amazing family, including the history of the Bowman Distillery that continued its production of Virginia Gentleman bourbon in Reston through the 1980s.

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All welcome. This event will be held at the Reston Community Center at Lake Anne.

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