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The Abraham Brown House/Lafeyette House in Tiverton was suddenly demolished in late December of 2024. With support from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Preserve Rhode Island, in partnership with the RI Historic Preservation and Heritage Commission (RIHPHC), will be hosting a demolition delay webinar with the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC) as a part of their Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program (CAMP). The webinar will provide an over

As you drive past the intersection of North Broadway and Massasoit Ave in the Rumford section of East Providence, you may notice a bright, new sign announcing the Philip Walker House. Having recently completed a major restoration of the exterior and interior, it’s one of the new signs of life at the property.  Sitting prominently on nearly 2 acres, the current Philip Walker House was constructed in several stages, starting around 1724. The two-story building contains remnant

In partnership with the 1772 Foundation, Preserve RI awarded a total of $125,000 in one-to-one matching grants to 18 nonprofit organizations in 2025. Our grantees were funded for work ranging from window sash restoration and exterior painting to temporarily moving a structure. As our grantees wrap up their work, we are thrilled to share three highlights of what the 1772 grants helped them achieve this year: Conanicut Friends Meeting House, Jamestown. One of the oldest Quaker

New Handbooks Provide Clarity for Homeowners and Contractors on Preserving Wood Windows In 2023, the State of Rhode Island expanded landlord requirements in the General Laws that govern lead-safe conditions for residential properties. This included mandatory registration in an online rental registry and a more stringent lead-safe enforcement and compliance process. With no exceptions or guides for historic buildings, these new requirements created a great deal of concern for

Conference attendees being led on a tour by Museum Director Cathy Saunders The Association for Preservation Technology (APT) held their annual conference in Providence last week, spanning from Monday to Saturday. It was titled “Revolution & Innovation: The Power of Water, Craft, & Architecture” and brought over 400 historic preservation professionals in architecture and engineering to Rhode Island. Programs comprised of field sessions throughout Providence, Wickford, and Newp

Preserve RI is thrilled to welcome our newest staff member, Zach Russell. A 2023 graduate of Salve Regina University with a B.A. in Cultural and Historic Preservation, Zach is a native Rhode Islander who serves on the board of the Heritage Alliance of Pawtucket and the Pawtucket Historic District Commission.  His background includes leading tours at Belcourt, the historic house museum in Newport. He has also worked at Newport’s Island Cemetery where he assisted with the digit

A new public art installation has brought color and highlights of history to the downtown Providence experience. The Downtown Providence Parks Network (DPPN) has just completed an extensive wayfinding marker project. The non-profit organization’s mission is to steward and activate parks within the city’s downtown core. Nora Barré currently serves as Executive Director of the organization and has spearheaded the installation. How did this project come to life? According to Bar

Preserve RI is embarking on a comprehensive masonry restoration project for Lippitt House for the first time in its 160-year history. A...

Zach and Helen with their dog, RJ. When Helen Ramage and URI graduate Zach Miklitsch were considering a move back to Rhode Island from...

Our Property Manager, Mat, cleaning the fountain at Lippitt House. An important part of our mission is serving as good stewards of our...

Summary:  The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to PRI’s Executive Director and for Preserve RI’s meetings,...

Summary: The Director of Preservation oversees the preservation of and capital improvements to Preserve RI’s properties; plans and...

Preserve Rhode Island is proud to announce the 10 recipients of the 2025 Rhody Awards for Historic Preservation. Each year, Preserve RI...

Scenic Aquidneck , Preserve RI’s partnership with the Preservation Society of Newport County, the Aquidneck Land Trust, and the van...

Shri Yoga Studios in Pawtucket received both state and federal historic tax credits in order to convert a former mill building into a...

Improvements to RI’s Historic Tax Credit Passed by General Assembly but Much Work Remains to Keep Program Viable  Arctic Mill in West...

One of Providence’s oldest buildings just gained new, long-term protection. Last month, the Providence Preservation Society (PPS) sold...

Click the slideshow to see the restoration work. As reported last fall, Preserve RI secured a 10-year lease extension for our Curator...

In March and April, our annual easement-monitoring site visits take Preserve RI all over the state to connect with owners of historically significant properties.

The Board of Trustees of Preserve Rhode Island announced today that Sheryl Hack has joined the organization as its next Executive Director.