Hello, Citizen Architect! The Historic Preservation Committee for Albemarle County is looking for people willing to serve in identifying and documenting cultural resources of importance to the community and providing assistance and advice concerning the County’s historic preservation program. The Historic Preservation Committee is a public body appointed by the Board of Supervisors and is charged with protecting the County's historic and cultural resources.
According to Planning Commissioner and Historic Preservation Committee Liaison, Karen Firehock, now is a very exciting time to join as the committee develops strategies for preservation and restoration to tell the story of our past and chart our future. An update to the Comprehensive Plan is currently underway and the committee wants to ensure we have a rich diversity of perspectives while setting our county's goals and strengthening the committee’s commitment to telling the diverse and sometimes yet untold story of Albemarle.
The Historic Preservation Committee meets the 4th Monday of every month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Members needs to commit to attending the majority of monthly meetings and do some reading and thinking in between to generate new strategies in conservation and to re-interpret our shared stories. Currently, there are 6 members in the committee and 6 open seats. Ideal candidates are people with background or interest in historic preservation, real estate, construction, restoration of historic structures or landscapes, architecture. architectural history, preservation planning or other related fields (That’s you!). For more information, check out the Historic Preservation Committee’s website. Interested in applying? Use this link to send your application to the Board of Supervisors:
If you has questions, contact us or the Committee Chair Ross Stevens.