Map of the neighborhood
Tysons Woods is located in Vienna, Virginia.
Tysons Woods from the 1970s to today
Our community of 173 homes was developed by The Presley Companies in the mid-1970s. The developer was apparently acquired by William Lyon Homes, Inc. in a reverse merger in 1999, and was listed in a press release that year as one of the largest home builders in the Southwest.
Started in 1974, the Women’s Club of Tysons Woods was the driving neighborhood force, meeting monthly for social activities, to plan programs and hear guest speakers. The newsletters starting in 1977 evoke memories of a bygone era, full of cookie exchanges, pot lucks, Christmas caroling, holiday luminaries, flower arranging, fashion shows, book clubs, sewing circles, coop baby-sitting and crafts. The roll of guest speakers proves the neighborhood did not escape challenges in the wider culture back then, with topics like drugs, alcohol abuse, rape and theft prevention mixed in with energy efficiency, automotive maintenance, home decorating and adult education. Two of the earliest Tysons Woods programs are still alive today: block parties, and the annual neighborhood yard sale, which seems to exceed expectations every year. And the group defined the etiquette for the neighborhood.
Dues in 1975 were $3/year, rising eventually to today’s $20/year. Dues cover printing the newsletter 4 times/year, a Directory every 4-5 years, materials and some food for five events each year: spring yard sale, summer social, autumn pot luck social, Halloween parade, winter social. In addition, dues cover a few extras like the annual donations to the Dunn Loring Fire Station, and to Marshall High School.
Started in 1974, the Women’s Club of Tysons Woods was the driving neighborhood force, meeting monthly for social activities, to plan programs and hear guest speakers. The newsletters starting in 1977 evoke memories of a bygone era, full of cookie exchanges, pot lucks, Christmas caroling, holiday luminaries, flower arranging, fashion shows, book clubs, sewing circles, coop baby-sitting and crafts. The roll of guest speakers proves the neighborhood did not escape challenges in the wider culture back then, with topics like drugs, alcohol abuse, rape and theft prevention mixed in with energy efficiency, automotive maintenance, home decorating and adult education. Two of the earliest Tysons Woods programs are still alive today: block parties, and the annual neighborhood yard sale, which seems to exceed expectations every year. And the group defined the etiquette for the neighborhood.
Dues in 1975 were $3/year, rising eventually to today’s $20/year. Dues cover printing the newsletter 4 times/year, a Directory every 4-5 years, materials and some food for five events each year: spring yard sale, summer social, autumn pot luck social, Halloween parade, winter social. In addition, dues cover a few extras like the annual donations to the Dunn Loring Fire Station, and to Marshall High School.
Houses on Litwalton in 1972
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Corner of Malraux and Richelieu 1973
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Snowstorm of 1979
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With changing demographics and more women entering the work force, the number of volunteers shrank over the years as did the number of events. Early teams had 9 officers plus 9-12 volunteers, but by the late 1980’s they had 7 officers plus 4 volunteers. As one 1984 newsletter mentioned, “attendance has dwindled because so many of us work outside the home.” Nowadays, it is a good year when we fill all seven positions on the board. But with new technology to simplify the work, and the continued involvement and dedication of board members, the TWCA keeps a lively series of social events going year after year.
We welcome any and all volunteers who would like to join the TWCA board, or help manage any of our annual events.
Over the years, the TWCA has adapted to changing times and technology to reach neighbors. The mimeographed newsletters of the Women’s Club days gave way to the email and printed Tyline, and we have a website! Although more electronic, the TWCA still fills the original role, and don’t we need that even more today? With our busy schedules, jobs, and travel, we still want to smile as we come home to a neighborhood where we feel connected and know what is happening. Please join us in shaping our online community to help share information and continue making Tysons Woods a friendly place to live. Thank you!
We welcome any and all volunteers who would like to join the TWCA board, or help manage any of our annual events.
Over the years, the TWCA has adapted to changing times and technology to reach neighbors. The mimeographed newsletters of the Women’s Club days gave way to the email and printed Tyline, and we have a website! Although more electronic, the TWCA still fills the original role, and don’t we need that even more today? With our busy schedules, jobs, and travel, we still want to smile as we come home to a neighborhood where we feel connected and know what is happening. Please join us in shaping our online community to help share information and continue making Tysons Woods a friendly place to live. Thank you!
Tysons Woods
- Total of 173 homes. Construction began in the early 1970’s with including Litwalton Court around 1972, Craigo Ct in 1973, and Malraux Drive in 1975.
- 1974 – Tysons Woods Women’s Club formed. Monthly meetings, first newsletter, directory and babysitting cooperative in 1977.
- 1980 – In February, the Vienna Town Council held a public meeting for approval of the government buildings next to Tysons Woods. Construction began the same year. In March, the Tysons Woods Civic Association was formed. The newsletter was named the Tyline.
- 1985 – Street lights and cable TV lines were installed.
Tysons Woods Park
- 1979 – Petition to the County Park Authority to investigate sites for a park – 221 signatures.
- 1984 – No VA Regional Parks Authority completed bicycle access to W&OD bike trail.
- 1988 - Park bond referendum for 4 ½ acre park passed.
- September 10, 1994 – Dedication and opening of Tysons Woods park
Metro
- 1982 – Vienna Metro Station groundbreaking.
- 1986 – Orange Line begins service to East Falls Church, West Falls Church, Dunn Loring and Vienna Metro stations.