Resources for Professional Archaeologists
Our archaeological site files, reports, and maps are not yet available online. Email us to coordinate a research visit.
All professional archaeology projects in Rhode Island must have a permit from RIHPHC and comply with the 2021 Performance Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology in Rhode Island.
Archaeological Regulations
Rules and regulations pertaining to the protection of archaeological resources in Rhode Island derive from many sources. Key federal and state source are listed below.
Archaeological Resources Protection Act
Curation of Federally Owned and Administered Archaeological Collections (36 CFR 79)
Department of Transportation Act, Public Law 89-670, Section 4(f)
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
National Historic Preservation Act
National Environmental Policy Act
Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment (Executive Order 11593)