The Alachua County Historical Commission (ACHC) has one Citizen-at-Large vacancy. County residents with a knowledge of local history are encouraged to apply, and the County Commission will make the appointments. The application deadline is May 23. Those persons with recent applications on file will be considered. ACHC meetings are typically held at 5:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. At this time, in-person quorums are required, so new applicants should be able to attend in person.
The mission of the ACHC is "to promote, preserve and protect Alachua County's historic resources." The Board provides research and recommendations to the Alachua County Commission on matters related to County history. The Historical Commission provides leadership in advancing the identification, protection, preservation, and interpretation of Alachua County's cultural heritage. They provide historical research and provide documentation as needed for exhibits, educational programs, and pamphlets about County history. They may assist local organizations such as museums, libraries and archives, historical, archaeological, genealogical societies, and other institutions with historical objectives.
For more information about the application process or the Alachua County Historical Commission, contact staff liaison Kathleen Pagan, AICP, Senior Planner, at 352-374-5249 or
kpagan@alachuacounty.us.