Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission (AHRPC)

About the Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission

The following is a brief description of the duties and powers of the Commission as excerpted from the enabling legislation:

The purpose and function shall be to acquire facilities in the restorable area and provide restored facilities in accordance with the restoration period.
To acquire in its own name by purchase, grant, devise, gift or lease, on such terms and conditions and in such manner as it may deem necessary or expedient, facilities, including real property or rights or easements therein or franchises necessary or convenient for its purposes and to use the restored facilities so long as its existence shall continue and to lease or make contacts with respect to the use or disposal of same, or any part thereof, in any manner deemed by the Commission to be in its best interest but only for the purposes for which it is created.
The primary activity of the Commission is an active program to acquire easements, (open space as well as easements to protect the fabric of historic structures). For more information on the easement program, or to determine if your property might be eligible, call the Office of Historic Alexandria, 703.746.4554.

The easements listed here are granted to the Alexandria Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission and are administered by it through the city’s Office of Historic Alexandria.

Easements held by AHRPC

A list of all properties with existing easements is maintained by the Department of Planning and Zoning. Additional easements are held by Virginia Historical Landmarks, VDHR, City of Alexandria, The L'Enfant Trust, and other entities.

Commission Members

Members of the Historical Restoration & Preservation Commisson (AHRPC) include: five citizen members appointed by the City Council and two citizen members appointed by the Governor serving four-year terms. The Commission meets at the call of the Chairperson.

For further information about the responsibilities of this board or commission, or to apply to serve on this board or commission, contact the City Clerk's Office at 703.746.4550.

Member Roster and Application Link

7 Citizen members appointed by the City Council
2 Citizen members appointed by the Governor

Term of Service

4-year term

City Staff Contact

Gretchen Bulova, Office of Historic Alexandria, 703.746.4554.

Agendas and Minutes

2025 Agendas and Minutes

Check the calendar or agenda 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.

May 14, 2025 Agenda
April 9, 2025 Agenda
March 12, 2025 Agenda, Minutes
February 19, 2025 Agenda, Minutes Postponed from February 12 due to inclement weather.
January 15, 2025 Agenda, Minutes Postponed from January 8 due to inclement weather.

2024 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.