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.
Page updated on March 30, 2023 at 1:59 PM

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:

  • 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 Society for the Preservation of Black Heritage or an equivalent organization
    • Carlyle House
    • Christ Church
    • George Washington Masonic Memorial
    • Historic Alexandria Foundation
    • Lee-Fendall House
    • Mortar & Pestle Society
    • 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

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