Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)

The Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) advises the City in the preservation of historic sites and buildings, artifacts, and records from loss or deterioration; and promotes citizen and tourist use of historic sites and the Torpedo Factory Art Center.
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About the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission

Meetings of the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission are open to the public, and are held year round on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. 

Commission Members

Member Roster and Application Link

The Commission members are comprised of:

Category A (3 members)

  • Alexandria Archaeological Commission
  • Alexandria Historical Restoration & Preservation Commission
  • Alexandria Public Records Advisory Commission

Category B (9 members)

  • Alexandria Association
  • Alexandria Historical Society
  • Alexandria Society for the Preservation of Black Heritage or an equivalent organization
  • Carlyle House
  • George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association
  • Historic Alexandria Foundation
  • Lee-Fendall House
  • Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association
  • Lease Holding Artist at the Torpedo Factory Arts Center

Category C (14 members)

  • 2 Tourism and business community representatives.
  • 2 Historic houses of worship - congregations, or sites which have played a significant role in the diverse cultural, social, and religious history of the city.
  • 1 representative whose individual qualifications, or membership in a relevant community organization, reflect the importance of the city’s diverse social, ethnic, and cultural heritage, as well as its sites and structures, among Alexandria’s historic resources
  • 1 Member of Alexandria civic associations.
  • 2 members who resides in Planning District I
  • 2 members who resides in Planning District II
  • 2 members who resides in Planning District III
  • 1 Representative who serves as a volunteer at a historic property or attraction which is open to the public on a regularly scheduled basis
  • 1 Representative who is a member of a volunteer support group for such an organization

Term of Service

2-year term

City Staff Contact

Gretchen Bulova, Office of Historic Alexandria, 703.746.4554.

Agendas and Minutes

2023 Agendas and Minutes

Check the calendar to see if the meeting is virtual or in person. The meeting registration link for virtual meetings is posted on the calendar. In-person meetings are held at the Lloyd House, 220 N. Washington Street.

Meeting Videos are provided for virtual meetings.

HARC

HARC Advocacy Committee

Ad-Hoc HARC Street Name Research Committee

2022 Agendas and Minutes

Check the calendar to see if the meeting is virtual or in person. The meeting registration link for virtual meetings is posted on the calendar. In-person meetings are held at the Lloyd House, 220 N. Washington Street.

Meeting Videos are provided for virtual meetings.

HARC

HARC Advocacy Committee

Ad Hoc Subcommittee – HARC Composition

2021 Agendas and Minutes

Meeting Videos are provided for virtual meetings.

HARC

HARC Advocacy Committee

Ad Hoc Subcommittee – HARC Composition

 

HARC Bylaws

  • August 25, 2021, 7 p.m. Agenda, at the Lloyd House, 220 N. Washington Street
  • July 13, 2021, 7 p.m.  Agenda, at Lloyd House, 220 N. Washington Street

2020 Agendas and Minutes

Meeting Videos are provided for virtual meetings.

HARC

HARC Advocacy Committee

2019 Agendas and Minutes

2018 Agendas and Minutes

2017 Agendas and Minutes

2016 Agendas and Minutes

2015 Agendas and Minutes

Annual Reports