Historical Commission
Historical Commission Sponsors Student Essay Contest
The James City County Historical Commission is sponsoring an essay contest for high school students.
Regular Meetings
- Bimonthly
- September through May
2021-22 Calendar
- Sept. 23, 2021 - JCC Recreation Center
- Nov. 18, 2021 - Norge Depot
- Jan. 27, 2022 - JCC Recreation Center
- Mar. 24, 2022 - Norge Depot
- May 26, 2022 - JCC Recreation Center
All regular meetings of the Historical Commission take place at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Members
- Fred Boelt
Term Expires: June 30, 2024
District: Powhatan - Melissa Butler
Term Expires: June 30, 2024
District: Jamestown - Adrienne Carter
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
District: Jamestown - Chris Hamilton-Petteys
Term Expires: June 30, 2023
District: Powhatan - Russell Henke
Term Expires: June 30, 2024
District: Roberts - Mark Jakobowski
Term Expires: June 30, 2023
District: Roberts - Lafayette Jones
Term Expires: June 30, 2023
District: Nonresident
- Christopher McDonald
Term Expires: June 30, 2023
District: Roberts - Alain Outlaw
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
District: Roberts - Stephen Phillips, Chair
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
District: Roberts - Heath Richardson
Term Expires: June 30, 2024
District: Stonehouse - Michael Routh
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
District: Berkeley - Bruce Schoch
Term Expires: June 30, 2024
District: Jamestown
Members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors for 3-year terms.
Mission
The mission of the Historical Commission is to further the efforts of the County to document, commemorate, preserve, protect, and promote the rich historical heritage of James City County. The Commission is responsible for documenting, commemorating, and preserving the historic legacy of James City County.
Get Involved
Want to get involved? The Historical Commission is always accepting applications for new members! If you’re interested, fill out an Application to Serve.
Objectives
The Historical Commission was established by the Board of Supervisors on July 8, 1985, to document, commemorate, preserve, and promote public interest in the history and historic legacy of the County. In pursuance of the objectives, the Commission, in cooperation as appropriate with the County agencies and with other public or private bodies, shall perform the following functions:
- To survey, identify, and document historic buildings and sites within the County, as well as people, place names, and events.
- To assemble, preserve, and complete historical information, including oral histories.
- To advise the County government and appropriate private parties by providing information regarding historic sites and the impact that land development may have upon them.
- To increase public awareness of the County’s history by conducting and encouraging activities at all educational levels that will stimulate interest in the history and archaeology of the County.
- To assist property owners and disseminate information regarding various state and federal programs which can assist in historic preservation.
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Planning
Physical Address
101 Mounts Bay Road
Building A
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 757-253-6685Fax: 757-253-6822
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.