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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.

Walker House with its newly painted exterior. For over 40 years, Preserve RI has been the owner and steward of the Philip Walker House in...

After 18 years, Valerie Talmage will retire as Executive Director next month. The staff and board want to thank her for her dedication...

The Providence Historic District Commission (PHDC) plays a crucial role in preserving the historical and architectural integrity of the...

1772 Grant site visits are in full swing across the state. Learn what this means for preservation across RI.