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Interview with Lorén Spears
Lorén Spears is Executive Director of the award winning Tomaquag Museum, currently in Exeter, RI. Established in 1958, the museum is...
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Oct 18, 20233 min read


Interview with Michael Abbott
Mike Abbott recently retired as a principal at Newport Collaborative Architects. For over 40 years, his leadership has been marked by an...
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Sep 20, 20232 min read


Reinventing 1893: The Rehanging of Mary Lippitt Steedman’s Bedchamber
Our homes become a museum of who we are, each item speaking to our interests and experiences. Whether it be a strategically placed doily...
Anik Levcovici, Intern
Sep 12, 20233 min read


2023 Rhody Award Winners
Read about the 2023 Rhody Award Winners
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Aug 31, 20234 min read


Interview with Susan Battle
Linden Place is a Federal Style mansion located in Bristol. It was built in 1810 for General George DeWolf, a merchant and ship owner,...
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Aug 16, 20235 min read


A Touch of the Gothic
Despite the solemn Renaissance Revival façade, it strikes many visitors as they enter Lippitt House Museum that this 1865 mansion is not...
Jane Bird, Museum Associate
Jul 28, 20232 min read


Interview with Joanna Doherty
Joanna Doherty was appointed Deputy Director of the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission last month. Joanna started...
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Jun 14, 20233 min read


Interview with Carrie Zaslow
The Providence Revolving Fund was established in 1980, as an independent non-profit corporation, with the mission of preserving historic...
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May 17, 20234 min read


Interview with Brent Runyon
Brent Runyon has been the Executive Director of the Providence Preservation Society (PPS) for almost 10 years. He recently announced he...
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Apr 19, 20233 min read


One Chip at a Time: A Paint Conservation Project
The elaborate interior painting is probably Lippitt House’s most striking feature. But over the years, moisture from several different...
Carrie Taylor, Museum Director
Mar 17, 20231 min read
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