Historic Alexandria Resources Commission

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.

Meetings are open to the public, and are held at The Lyceum on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. HARC does not meet in July or August.

Commission Members

Commission members are appointed by City Council and must be citizens of Alexandria. Approximately two hours per month are required of Commission members. Citizens interested in filling vacancies on HARC should contact the Office of Historic Alexandria at 703.746.4554 for more information, or Citizens Assistance for an application.

• 1 Representative from each of the following:
  • Alexandria Archaeological Commission
  • Alexandria Historical Restoration & Preservation Commission
  • Alexandria Public Records Advisory Commission
  • Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association Board of Governors
  • Alexandria Association
  • Alexandria Historical Society
  • Alexandria Historic Landmark Society
  • Alexandria Society for the Preservation of Black Heritage
  • Carlyle House
  • Christ Church
  • George Washington Masonic Memorial
  • Historic Alexandria Foundation
  • Lee-Fendall House
  • Old Presbyterian Meeting House
  • Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association
  • Torpedo Factory Artists Association
• 2 Business representatives, 1 of which shall be designated by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
• 7 Members-at-large, at least 2 of whom shall be members of Alexandria civic associations and at least 2 representatives shall be appointed from each of the three planning districts.
• 1 Member who serves as a volunteer at a historic property or attraction which is open to the public on a regularly scheduled basis

Term of Service:

2-year term

City Staff Contact:

Lance Mallamo, Office of Historic Alexandria, 703.746.4702

List of Members:

• Travis Anderson
• H. Talmage Day
• Jolande Goldberg
• Martha Harris
• Susan Hellman
• William Hendrickson
• Michael Hobbs
• Osborne Mackie
• Radka Mavrova
• Junius McElveen, Jr.
• Carolyn Meza
• Kara Newbury
• S. Kathleen Pepper
• Dawn Rogala
• Bernard Schulz, chair
• Nancy Tingen
• Sandra Tinkham
• Laura Vetter
• Margaret Wood

For further information about the responsibilities of this board or commission, or to apply to serve on this board or commission, contact Jackie Henderson in the City Clerk's Office at 703 746-4550.