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. 

Click here for a list of Historical Commission Publications Available for Purchase

Click here to view a pdf version of some Historical Commission Publications

Click here to view an 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 PUBLIC MEETING

Tuesday, MARCH 9, 2021 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. Follow this link for directions, Development Services Building. 

The Cemeteries, Nominating and Publications Committees are scheduled to meet at 7:00 p.m. on the same date at the same location.  

 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