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GET TO KNOW US
Who We Are (CCHS)
and Who We Aren’t (Historic Preservation Commission)
Have you ever wondered about
the social history of your house
in Chevy Chase or wanted some
old photos of your street?
Who do you call?
The Chevy Chase Historical
Society.
CCHS vs. HPC
These two organizations have different functions and purposes. CCHS is a
nonprofit membership organization whose mission is to collect, record, interpret and share materials relating to the history of Chevy Chase, Maryland, one of America's first streetcar suburbs.
The Historic Preservation Commission (of Montgomery County) (HPC) is part
of the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission. HPC is a
governmental agency, funded by appropriations, that was established in 1979
and has primary responsibility for designation and regulation of County
designated historic properties and historic area work permits. Its web site,
http://www.mc-mncppc.org/, contains further information about HPC, as well as
forms for tax credits and work permits.
In short:
CCHS
Think nonprofit, membership, education, and history. We are funded by
membership dues, and generous donations from friends and neighbors. Call
or visit us for information about Chevy Chase’s history.
HPC
Think government, preservation, regulation, and permitting. Call for
information about permitting and regulations. HPC’s number is
(301) 563-3400, and it is located at 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD.
It is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every weekday except holidays.
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