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Invitation to Bid: Exterior Masonry Restoration
Preserve RI is embarking on a comprehensive masonry restoration project for Lippitt House for the first time in its 160-year history. A...
jbird236
Sep 183 min read


Why a Couple from North Carolina Moved To Walker House in East Providence
Zach and Helen with their dog, RJ. When Helen Ramage and URI graduate Zach Miklitsch were considering a move back to Rhode Island from...
acosta727
Aug 252 min read


Summer Repair Work Nearly Complete
Our Property Manager, Mat, cleaning the fountain at Lippitt House. An important part of our mission is serving as good stewards of our...
acosta727
Aug 251 min read


Join Our Team - Administrative Assistant
Summary: The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to PRI’s Executive Director and for Preserve RI’s meetings,...
acosta727
Aug 62 min read


Join Our Team - Director of Preservation
Summary: The Director of Preservation oversees the preservation of and capital improvements to Preserve RI’s properties; plans and...
acosta727
Aug 63 min read


2025 Rhody Awardees Announced
Preserve Rhode Island is proud to announce the 10 recipients of the 2025 Rhody Awards for Historic Preservation. Each year, Preserve RI...
acosta727
Aug 64 min read


Rain Garden Makes a Splash in Newport
Scenic Aquidneck , Preserve RI’s partnership with the Preservation Society of Newport County, the Aquidneck Land Trust, and the van...
acosta727
Jul 251 min read


Update on Advocacy Efforts (July, 2025)
Shri Yoga Studios in Pawtucket received both state and federal historic tax credits in order to convert a former mill building into a...
acosta727
Jul 252 min read


Update on RI's Historic Tax Credit Program
Improvements to RI’s Historic Tax Credit Passed by General Assembly but Much Work Remains to Keep Program Viable Arctic Mill in West...
acosta727
Jul 23 min read


Preserve RI Secures Preservation Easement on Shakespeare’s Head Building in Providence.
One of Providence’s oldest buildings just gained new, long-term protection. Last month, the Providence Preservation Society (PPS) sold...
acosta727
Jun 191 min read


Rehab Continues at Chase Farmhouse
Click the slideshow to see the restoration work. As reported last fall, Preserve RI secured a 10-year lease extension for our Curator...
acosta727
May 151 min read


Annual Check-up for our Easement Properties
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.
acosta727
Apr 171 min read


Preserve Rhode Island Announces Sheryl Hack as Next Executive Director
The Board of Trustees of Preserve Rhode Island announced today that Sheryl Hack has joined the organization as its next Executive Director.
acosta727
Apr 71 min read


Walker House in East Providence Gets Interior Restoration
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...
acosta727
Mar 192 min read


A Farewell from Valerie Talmage
After 18 years, Valerie Talmage will retire as Executive Director next month. The staff and board want to thank her for her dedication...
acosta727
Mar 193 min read


Providence's Historic Districts Open to Installation of Solar Panels
The Providence Historic District Commission (PHDC) plays a crucial role in preserving the historical and architectural integrity of the...
acosta727
Feb 252 min read


Preserve RI Conducts Site Visits Statewide for Historic Preservation Matching Grants
1772 Grant site visits are in full swing across the state. Learn what this means for preservation across RI.
acosta727
Feb 251 min read


A New Initiative for Aquidneck Island's Historic Stone Walls
Now that stone wall projects across Aquidneck Island are wrapped up, learn what's in store for the Stone Wall Initiative.
acosta727
Jan 241 min read


Demolition Shocks Tiverton
This demolition shocked residents of Tiverton. Learned how it happened and what can be done to try and prevent future demolitions.
acosta727
Jan 232 min read


A Year in Review for Historic Preservation Matching Grants
Read about the impact 1772 Grants have had across Rhode Island.
acosta727
Jan 231 min read
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