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State of Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission

Press Releases

Affordable Downtown Housing Restored

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Historic rooming house rehabbed and listed in the National Register ...

First in War, Last to Be Recognized?

Wednesday, October 08, 2025

Rare stone-ender in Newport finally listed in the National Register of Historic Places ...

Preserving Black Excellence

Wednesday, September 03, 2025

John C. Minkins’ Pawtucket Home Listed on the National Register of Historic Places ...

Surveying History in Coventry's Mill Villages

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Coventry Makes Plans for Future of Mill Villages ...

Historic Mill Complex Preserved & Put to Work

Monday, May 05, 2025

The Arctic Mill in West Warwick recognized for its national significance ...

Black History in Barrington

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Rare Colonial-era property added to National Register of Historic Places ...

Wins for Underrepresented History

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Two organizations receive a total of $93,692 to document properties related to LGBTQ+ history and disability history in Rhode Island ...

Small but Mighty: Woonsocket’s Federal Street Historic District Earns Federal Designation

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

A cluster of six properties encompassing most of a city block in downtown Woonsocket has been recognized for its contributions to the community and architectural history of the city. ...

46th Annual Heritage Festival this Weekend

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Dance, food, music, and craft converge at Rhode Island's 46th Annual Heritage F ...

Explore the World Through Art and Music: Rhode Island's 46th Annual Heritage Festival on September 21st at the WaterFire Arts Center

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

The Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission is thrilled to announce ...

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