RIHPHC Appoints New Executive Director Monday, January 30, 2023 Commission Chair Ruth S. Taylor announced that the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission has appointed Jeffrey D. Emidy to serve as Executive Director. Read article
October is Rhode Island Archaeology Month Wednesday, September 21, 2022 (Providence, R.I.) The Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission will present Rhode Island Archaeology Month throughout October. Read article
Save the Date! RI Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 17th Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Leave your passport at home and explore the world through art and music! Read article
A Chapel in Paradise: St. Columba's Listed in National Register of Historic Places Thursday, August 18, 2022 (Middletown, R.I.) A historic church and churchyard in Middletown have received federal recognition for their contributions to the history of architecture, art, and community development. Read article
Home, Home on the Cove: Wickford's Cedar Point Listed in National Register of Historic Places | Wakefield Historic District Also Expanded Tuesday, August 16, 2022 (North Kingstown, R.I.) A historic enclave in North Kingstown has received federal recognition for its contributions to the history of architecture and community development. Read article
Generating Electricity and Redevelopment in Woonsocket Monday, June 13, 2022 (Woonsocket, R.I.) Jeffrey Emidy, Interim Executive Director of the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission, announced that the National Park Service has clarified t... Read article
Rhode Island's 44th Annual Heritage Festival will take place on September 17th at the WaterFire Arts Center Thursday, May 26, 2022 The Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission will host Rhode Island's 44th Annual Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 17th, from 12 pm to 5 pm at the WaterFire A... Read article
Exterior Restoration Complete, $1.5 Million Accessibility Project Tees Up at Old State House Wednesday, April 13, 2022 (Providence, R.I.) The Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission (RIHPHC), the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), and elected officials gath... Read article
Rhode Island Cemetery Weeks Monday, February 28, 2022 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island Historical Cemetery Awareness and Preservation Weeks will feature dozens of free outdoor programs over the course of April and May. The public is invited to... Read article
Recipe for Success: Miss Lorraine Diner Listed in National Register of Historic Places Friday, November 05, 2021 (Pawtucket, R.I.) A diner in Pawtucket has received federal recognition for its significance to the history of architecture, commerce, and industry. Jeffrey Emidy, Interim Executive Direct... Read article