About the Historic Properties Commission:
Established in 1977, the Alamance County Historic Properties Commission is an 9-member advisory board that attends to the active preservation and designation of Alamance County’s historic resources. The Historic Properties Commission (HPC) is responsible for providing recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding any historic properties and historic items of concern within the county and many local municipalities.
The Commission meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6pm in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room at 124 W. Elm Street, Graham. Meeting cancellations will be posted on the door of the county building at 124 W. Elm Street as well as noted on the “News & Updates” portion of this website.
Motto:
Identify, Educate, and Preserve
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Alamance County Historic Properties Commission (HPC) is to identify, assess, and designate historic landmarks that embody the rich heritage, culture, and history of the county.
Vision Statement:
The HPC seeks to safeguard the heritage of the county by preserving districts and landmarks that embody important elements of its culture, history, architectural history, or prehistory, for the education, pleasure, and enrichment of residents of the county and state.
Goals Statement:
The HPC will safeguard important elements of the county’s cultural, social, political, and architectural history; educate the community about the history of Alamance County and historic preservation; form new partnerships with other agencies/companies to promote awareness of historic preservation in the county; and promote the use of historic preservation as an economic tool, through business and tourism stimulation.
