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8 <br /> • New Local Historic Landmark Properties: The HPC has approved five diverse historic resources <br /> for landmark designation; research reports are underway and will be submitted to the BOCC in <br /> 2022 for approval: <br /> 1. Harvey's Chapel AME Church and historic cemetery: 19th century African American cemetery <br /> and the site of the first 1890s church, as well as the present 1940s church building. <br /> 2. Old Eno Quaker Cemetery: traditional burying ground for first Quaker settlers in area, dating <br /> back to 1750s, with early gravestones and archaeological remains of the first meeting house. <br /> 3. David Faucette House: One of the best-preserved of the county's antebellum houses, built <br /> about 1830 on the banks of the Eno River, featuring fine original woodwork and finishes. <br /> 4. Davis Farm Cotton Gin: the county's only surviving cotton gin and press, dating to around <br /> 1880. <br /> 5. Ridge Road School: the best preserved surviving Black school in the county, dating to the <br /> late 1920s. <br /> • Piper-Cox House at Eno River State Park: The HPC assisted the State Park staff with the <br /> restoration of the house following serious damage from a storm in 2018. <br /> • Historic Preservation Hands-On Workshops: The HPC has hosted two successful hands-on <br /> training workshops to instruct craftspeople and homeowners in the fine art of restoring and <br /> repointing historic brickwork, in partnership with the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the <br /> Burwell School Historic Site. Another one is scheduled for May, 2021. <br /> • Annual "Farm to Table" Demonstration for Historic Preservation Month: The HPC members <br /> presented hands-on programs in 2019 on historic woodworking, historic hand tools and <br /> traditional farm life skills for over 300 fourth graders at Blackwood Farm Park, as part of the <br /> annual "Farm to Table" event sponsored by DEAPR. (ongoing) <br /> • Historic Courthouse Archaeoloqy and Preservation Project: Sponsored an archaeological <br /> survey of the Old Courthouse Square, using ground penetrating radar (GPR). Contracted with <br /> an architectural historian to carry out research about Old Courthouse and Square as part of <br /> upcoming CIP project. Partnered with the State Archives to digitize historic Commissioner <br /> minutes, 1868-1940; research/write a report telling the full story of the Courthouse. (ongoing) <br /> List of Specific Tasks, Events, or Functions Performed or Sponsored Annually. <br /> • Submits annual report of all preservation activities to the State Historic Preservation Office to <br /> meet federal requirements needed to maintain Orange County's status as Certified Local <br /> Government. This allows the County to apply for federal grants for historic preservation activities <br /> • Partners local history groups to hold/assist in producing educational and informational programs <br /> that encourage and promote historic preservation as a tool to preserve and enhance community <br /> character, slow down sprawl and encourage smart growth. <br /> • Administers the Orange County Local Historic Landmark Program, including reviews of <br /> proposed restoration work or additions through Certificates of Appropriateness. <br /> • Provides forum for public comments on nominations to National Register of Historic Places <br /> • Conducts reviews of proposed new public infrastructure projects that might have an impact on <br /> historic resources, including cell towers, pipelines and transportation projects> <br /> • Presents annual program at the Farm-to-Table event hosted by DEAPR at Blackwood Farm <br /> Park for 4th graders from local schools (approx. 300) about historic buildings and preservation. <br /> Describe this commission's activities/accomplishments in carrying out BOCC <br /> -2 - <br />