The Commission reviews applications for demolitions and partial demolitions of properties more than 75 years old, located outside of the Town's two local historic districts, the Old King's Highway Historic District and the Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District. When the Commission finds that the building is significant, demolition can be postponed for eighteen months. This process allows the property owner time to incorporate the present building into new plans or find other individuals who would be interested in purchasing the building and preserving it. Through the years, significant buildings have been preserved through the joint efforts of the Commission and the property owners.

The Commission inventories historic properties and seeks to preserve significant properties. As part of the preservation program, the Town has 13 Historic Districts including six National Register Districts, plus 75 properties individually listed on the National Register. Significant changes or demolition of buildings listed on the National Register and contributing buildings located within a National Register District are also subject to review by the Cape Cod Commission.

We’ve moved! The Barnstable Historical Commission offices have moved to 367 Main Street, 3^rd Floor, Hyannis. Kindly see in-office hours below noting that Erin Logan, Administrative Assistant, is available via email and telephone Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm!

Old King’s Highway & Barnstable Historical Commission temporary office hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 1:00pm – 4:30pm

Old King’s Highway & Barnstable Historical Commission Office Hours beginning June 21, 2021

Monday & Friday: 8:30am – 12:30pm

Tuesday & Thursday: 12:30pm to 4:30pm

Details on remote meeting access and links to application materials are provided within the agendas and announcements posted below.

The below Agendas are for informational purposes only.
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Official Agendas posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law can be found HERE.

 

Historical Commission - 2021 Schedule
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Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 20, 2021
1/19/2021 4:00 PM	Historical Commission https://zoom.us/j/96055677438 Agenda | Video | Meeting Materials |
2/10/2021 4:00 PM	Historical Commission Regulations Sub-Committee https://zoom.us/j/95423986232
2/16/2021 4:00 PM	Historical Commission https://zoom.us/j/98861941788 Agenda | Video | Meeting Materials |
3/3/2021 4:00 PM	Historical Commission Regulations Sub-Committee https://zoom.us/j/93315431000
3/16/2021 4:00 PM	Historical Commission https://zoom.us/j/93903274088 Agenda | Video |
3/31/2021 4:00 PM	Canceled: Historical Commission Regulations Sub-Committee https://zoom.us/j/94034413261
4/20/2021 3:00 PM	Historical Commission https://zoom.us/j/99473750854 Video |
4/21/2021 4:00 PM	Canceled: Historical Commission Regulations Sub-Committee https://zoom.us/j/97809548914
4/28/2021 4:00 PM	Historical Commission Regulations Sub-Committee https://zoom.us/j/91349705956 Agenda |
5/13/2021 11:00 AM	Historical Commission Preservation Award Sub-Committee Zoom Meetings
5/18/2021 3:00 PM	Barnstable Historical Commission https://zoom.us/j/92635961205 Agenda | Video |
5/27/2021 4:00 PM	Historical Commission Regulations Sub-Committee Zoom Meeting Agenda |
6/10/2021 4:00 PM	Historical Commission Regulations Sub-Committee Via Zoom Meetings
6/15/2021 3:00 PM	Barnstable Historical Commission Selectmens Conf Agenda | Meeting Materials |
Next Meeting 7/20/2021 3:00 PM	Barnstable Historical Commission Selectmens Conf
8/17/2021 3:00 PM	Barnstable Historical Commission Selectmens Conf
9/21/2021 3:00 PM	Barnstable Historical Commission Selectmens Conf
10/19/2021 3:00 PM	Barnstable Historical Commission Selectmens Conf
11/16/2021 3:00 PM	Barnstable Historical Commission Selectmens Conf
12/14/2021 3:00 PM	Barnstable Historical Commission Selectmens Conf