Historical Commission

The Prince William County Historical Commission is composed of 16 citizens appointed by the Board of County Supervisors. The Historical Commission advises the Board in its efforts to identify, preserve, protect and promote Prince William County's historical sites, artifacts, buildings and events.

Members review land development applications and make recommendations regarding their impact on cultural resources; produce publications related to local history; provide input on the installation of historical highway markers; propose properties to be classified as County Registered Historic Sites; conduct tours; and award community service certificates.

PDF version of some Historical Commission Publications

Online Guide to Historical Markers

The Historical Commission usually meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and are held in a variety of locations including the Development Services Building at 5 County Complex Court, Prince William, VA; the Old Manassas Courthouse at the intersection of Lee and Grant Avenues in Manassas, VA and other locations as indicated below.

Meetings are open to the public.

Next Historical Commission Public Meeting

Tuesday, December 10, 2024, AT 7:30 P.M.

The meeting will be held in Conference Room 202 A and B in the DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BUILDING
located at 5 County Complex Court, Prince William, VA 22192.
Please check back to see if any Committees are scheduled to meet on November 12, 2024.

The Agenda is usually posted five days before the meeting.

Historical Commission Archives - Past agendas, approved briefs and resolutions, and audio recordings from previous meetings.

Historical Commission Contact Information

Historical Commission Bylaws

To confirm meeting schedule or for further information contact Toni Brzyski at (703) 792-6832 (TTY: 711) or email [email protected]

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