Vermont Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

The Vermont Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is a seven-member state review board, appointed by the Governor. The ACHP, created by the Vermont Historic Preservation Act, augments the efforts of the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation (VDHP) and serves as the State Review Board as required by the National Historic Preservation Act. Four members of the ACHP shall be recognized professionals in the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, and archeology. Three members shall represent the public. Council members are appointed to three-year renewable terms. The State Historic Preservation Officer serves as the staff person to the ACHP. 

By Statute, the members are charged with approving nominations to the State Register of Historic Places, reviewing nominations for the National Register of Historic Places, assessing of the survey documentation for historic properties, approving the Predictive Model for archaeologically sensitive areas; annually evaluating the activities of VDHP outlined in State Historic Preservation Plan, recommending projects seeking state and federal grant funding, and providing consultation on state and federal undertakings that may affect historic properties. Some of these activities have been delegated to the staff of VDHP.

BOARD MEMBERS	tERM eXPIRES
Britta Tonn, Architectural Historian	02/28/2021
David A. Donath, Historian	02/29/2022
Paul Wyncoop, Citizen Member	02/28/2023
Joseph Luneau, Citizen Member	02/28/2021
David Skinas, Archaeologist	02/28/2021
Edward Clark, Citizen Member, Chair	02/28/2023
Ann Vivian, Architect	02/29/2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

              

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The ACHP must meet at least three times a year. Public attendance and participation are welcome. 

The Council typically meets every third full week of the month, unless otherwise specified, in Montpelier and other locations around the state. 

Future Meeting Dates:

Thursday, September 23, 2021, Justin Morrill Conference Room, 1 National Life Drive, Davis Building, 6th Floor, Montpelier, VT AND GoTo Virtual Meeting. Attend by either clicking here, or by phone 1-571-317-3112, access code 615-321-581.
Thursday, October 21, 2021, Calvin Coolidge Conference Room, 1 National Life Drive, Davis Building, 6th Floor, Montpelier, VT AND GoTo Virtual Meeting. Attend by either clicking here, or by phone 1-571-317-3112, access code 615-321-581.
Thursday, November 18, 2021, Calvin Coolidge Conference Room, 1 National Life Drive, Davis Building, 6th Floor, Montpelier, VT AND GoTo Virtual Meeting. Attend by either clicking here, or by phone 1-571-317-3112, access code 615-321-581.

Directions to National Life
Parking at National Life