Historic Preservation Commission

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Contact the Historic Preservation Commission

E | hpc@ci.montgomery.il.us

Staff Liason
Sonya Abt, Director of Community Development
E | sabt@montgomeryil.org
D | 331-212-9021

Trustee Liason
Ben Brzoska, Village Trustee
E | bbrzoska@montgomeryil.org

Overview

The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is a Village President appointment and is subject to the approval of the Village Board. The Commission currently has no open vacancy. If you are interested in finding out more, you may reach the HPC via email at hpc@ci.montgomery.il.us. 

The HPC operates the Settler's Cottage Museum at 198 N. River Street in front of the Village Hall. They are actively seeking donations of photos and other historical memorabilia that they will catalog and preserve for future generations. 

Additionally, the HPC organizes several fundraising events and program each year. 

EVENTS

PROGRAMS

OTHER

Montgomery Fest Car Show
Traditionally held the third weekend in August		Brick Paver Program
Support HPC by purchasing an engraved brick paver around Settler's Cottage at Village Hall.		Settler's Cottage Museum
Open to the public during special events.
Cemetery Walk
Traditionally held in the first Wednesday in October		Family Certificate Program
Centennial and Pioneer Family certificates available to descendants of original Montgomery families.

Historic Downtown Walk

Traditionally held in June


Members

John Aman | Chairperson
Lucas Albright
Debbie Buchanan
Linda Mason Chomiak
Brittany Johnson
Martha Larson
Jeanette Lee
Michael Webster
Linda L. Barnes 

Director of Community Development, Sonya Abt, serves as staff liaison to the Historic Preservation Commission.

Meetings

All meetings are open to the public. Meetings are generally held at 6:30 pm on the third Monday of the month, March through October, at the Village Hall. Meeting agendas and public notices of Historic Preservation Commission meetings are posted at the Village Hall 48 hours before the meeting. To view the latest HPC meeting agenda visit the Agenda Center.