WHAT'S NEW
CALENDAR
The RI Foundation is matching gifts up to $500 for the first $50,000 donations received.
Visit the PRI donation page TODAY! Thank you!
Proposed Solar Farm in Tiverton RI
18th century farmhouse in danger of demoltion
Read PRI's letter to the Tiverton Planning Board regarding the Solar Farm proposal and PRI's offer to assist with preserving the historic structure at Wingover Farm.
Radical Women – Blues Concert with Helen Sheldon
Lippitt House Museum In partnership with Women’s Fund of Rhode Island
POSTPONED
Due to the ongoing public health risk of the COVID-19 virus, Radical Women – Blues Concert with Helen Sheldon series is postponed. Information will be posted on the Lippitt House Museum website when the series is rescheduled.
The march towards women's suffrage was a long journey. The occupants of Lippitt House, both family and servants, witnessed and participated in the changes of the time.
To learn more, visit the Museum's 19th Amendment Commemoration site.
WHAT WE DO
People often ask us what we do as preservation advocates...
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We find productive, economic uses for vacant, old buildings
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We demonstrate best practices at our historic buildings
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We offer guidance and support to local groups defending threatened places
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We advocate for legislation-including historic tax credits–that revitalizes historic buildings and strengthens the economy
MEMBERSHIP
Small amounts accomplish a lot!
A monthly gift of $10, $20 or more makes our work possible - each and every day - and helps give great old places a vibrant future!
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Preserve Rhode Island's Around the Block
monthly enewsletter features:
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advocacy alerts
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fundraising announcements
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info about upcoming events
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links to statewide news articles
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stories about our work
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updates on special projects
Lippitt House Museum's monthly enewsletter features:
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community programs and engagements
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info about upcoming museum events
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fundraising announcements
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museum rental opportunities