The Project

PHCC / Pine Hills Historical Commission

Commissioned under the PACE Administration by President Julien Serrano-O’Neil, ACNP

Preserving Our Past. Protecting Our Story. Powering Our Future.

The PHCC/Pine Hills Historical Commission is a multi-tier initiative of the Pine Hills Community Council dedicated to preserving, documenting, and elevating the history of Pine Hills and the legacy of PHCC.

For over five decades, PHCC has worked to strengthen civic life and preserve a clean, safe, and prosperous community. Yet much of our history lives in photo albums, storage boxes, newspaper clippings, and the memories of longtime residents.

This Commission exists to ensure that our story is not lost, rewritten, or forgotten.

Together, We Can Make a Difference — and that includes protecting our history.

Our Purpose

The Commission was established to:

  • Preserve PHCC’s institutional history (est. 1972)

  • Document the civic and cultural evolution of Pine Hills since 1952

  • Recognize legacy leaders and milestone moments

  • Collect oral histories from residents and community builders

  • Create a permanent, community-controlled historical record

History shapes identity. Identity shapes perception. Perception shapes opportunity.

By preserving our narrative, we strengthen Pine Hills’ future.

Our Three-Part Initiative

1. Pine Hills Digital Archive

A community-based digital archive capturing photographs, documents, interviews, and historical materials — told by the people of Pine Hills.

→ Learn More About the Digital Archive

2. The Official History of Pine Hills & PHCC

A published historical volume documenting Pine Hills’ formation, advocacy milestones, civic leadership, and transformation across decades.

→ Learn More About the History Book Project

3. Legacy & Milestone Recognition

Events and initiatives honoring former presidents, long-standing community leaders, and historic achievements.

→ Explore Legacy Initiatives

Why This Matters

Pine Hills has too often been defined by headlines rather than history.

This Commission ensures:

  • Our accomplishments are documented

  • Our leaders are honored

  • Our advocacy is remembered

  • Our narrative is owned by the community

  • Our youth understand the foundation they stand on

Under the PACE Administration — Participation, Accessibility, Collaboration, and Excellence — preserving our story is not optional. It is foundational.

We are Preserving a Clean, Safe & Prosperous Community.

And that includes preserving the memory of how we built it.