RIHPHC Publications

The Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) has produced 58 publications about each of the state's 39 towns and several historic neighborhoods, as well as for thematic studies. Although the publications are out-of-print, they remain invaluable resources for researchers, armchair explorers, and residents.
NOTE: As of July 2024, publication sales are on hold due to an ongoing construction project at the Old State House, . Until construction is complete, we encourage you to access the publications online (see below) or at your local public library. For more information, email Kelsey Mullen or call her at (401)222-4137.
Also, see RIHPHC's Heritage Pamphlets to learn about the experiences of several ethnic communities in Rhode Island.
Cities, Towns, and Neighborhoods
Barrington
Block Island
Bristol
Burrillville
Central Falls
Charlestown
Coventry*
Cranston
also: Pawtuxet Village
Cumberland
East Greenwich
East Providence
Exeter
Foster
Glocester
Hopkinton
Jamestown
Johnston
Lincoln
Little Compton
Middletown
Narragansett*
also: Narragansett Pier
Newport--see:
African-Americans of Newport*
Kay-Catherine-Old Beach Rd.
Southern Thames Street*
West Broadway
North Kingstown
North Providence
North Smithfield*
Pawtucket
Portsmouth
Providence (Citywide)
also: Downtown
East Side*
Elmwood
Providence Industrial Sites
Smith Hill
South Providence*
West Side
Richmond
Scituate
Smithfield
South Kingstown
Tiverton
Warren
Warwick
also: Pawtuxet Village
West Greenwich
West Warwick
Westerly
Woonsocket