Diversifying Historic Preservation in Rhode Island Friday, April 26, 2024 (Providence, R.I.) A Newport cemetery that contains the burials of enslaved and free people of African heritage, a church built for Westerly’s African American community, Providence homes advertising tourist accommodations in the Green Book—these Rhode Island sites are listed in the National Register of Historic Places for their significant African and African American history. ... Read article
Rhode Island Cemetery Weeks Thursday, March 14, 2024 (Providence, R.I.) – Rhode Island Historical Cemetery Awareness and Preservation Weeks (Rhode Island Cemetery Weeks) will feature dozens of free programs in April and May. ... Read article
October is Rhode Island Archaeology Month Monday, September 18, 2023 (Providence, R.I.) The Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) will present Rhode Island Archaeology Month throughout October. ... Read article
Explore the world through art and music: Rhode Island's 45th Annual Heritage Festival on October 21st at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence Tuesday, September 12, 2023 The Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission will host Rhode Island's 45th Annual Heritage Festival ... Read article
Old State House and Parade in Providence Secure Major Federal Grant for Preservation Tuesday, July 18, 2023 (Providence, R.I.) The State of Rhode Island was awarded a $750,000 federal grant to preserve the Old State House and Parade at 150 Benefit Street in Providence. ... Read article
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Wednesday, May 17, 2023 (Portsmouth, R.I.) A historic church in Portsmouth has received federal recognition for its contributions to the history of architecture and art. ... Read article
Rhode Island Cemetery Weeks Wednesday, March 08, 2023 Rhode Island Historical Cemetery Awareness and Preservation Weeks will feature dozens of free programs in April and May. ... Read article
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