Formation | 1966 |
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Type | Government organization |
Purpose | Historic preservation |
Headquarters | 468 South Perry Street Montgomery, Alabama United States |
Region served | Alabama |
Membership | 20 |
Executive Director | Lisa Jones |
Website | ahc.alabama.gov |
The Alabama Historical Commission is the historic preservation agency for the U.S. state of Alabama. The agency was created by an act of the state legislature in 1966[which?] with a mission of safeguarding Alabama's historic buildings and sites. It consists of twenty members appointed by the state governor or who serve in an official position. The members represent a broad cross section[dubious – discuss] of Alabamians including architects, historians, archaeologists, and representatives of state universities.[1] The commission is tasked with acquisition and preservation of historic properties and education of the public about historic sites in Alabama.[2]