Preservation is
UNDER THREAT
Preservation is at greater risk today than it has been for decades. The looming changes to federal protections and the closing of Rhode Island’s Historic Tax Credit Program demonstrate a profound danger to the cultural and historic fabric we know and love.
We need your help. The only way we can carry forth our mission to ensure our state’s historic treasures can be enjoyed by current and future generations is with YOUR HELP
Preserve Rhode Island is positioned to MAKE CHANGE
We will continue our work to support preservation across the state. Preserve RI, in cooperation with the 1772 Founda tion, awarded $105,000 this year to 13 nonprofits across the state. For 2027, further funding will be made available to strengthen our state’s climate resilience. In addition to our 1772 Grant Program, Preserve RI offers free technical advice to homeown ers, town officials, and concerned citizens regarding a wide array of preservation issues through our Community Preservation Response (CPR) Program.
We know how to celebrate important work. Each year, Preserve RI is privileged to celebrate the hard work of people and organizations across the state doing excellent preservation work. This year’s awardees included landmark-saving brick-and-mortar projects, setting guidelines to better inform future preservation efforts, and mapping timeless history before it gets lost forever.
We are proven stewards of our own properties. Preserve RI is scheduled to wrap up a $1.3 million masonry restoration for one of its properties, Lippitt House Museum, this year. The project’s goal was simple but complex: reverse 160 years of deterioration that compromises this Providence landmark’s exterior beauty, threatens water infiltration, and poses safety risks.
We are already working toward our 2027 advocacy goals. Preserve RI is working with our Federal and State legislators to determine what can be done to ensure Rhode Island stays ahead of any changes to the National Historic Preservation Act. We will also be working towards reinstating RI’s Historic Tax Credit Program, a proven generator of housing that has saved 318 buildings since 2001.
We have been championing preservation for 70 years. For decades, Preserve Rhode Island has been at the forefront in protecting historic places that matter to all Rhode Islanders. We advocate for using our historic assets to solve present day challenges by creating affordable housing, revitalizing neighborhoods, and protecting local environments.
Join us in protecting and activating historic places for all Rhode Islanders.
New Benefit! Travel with Historic Hotels of America
Preserve RI has partnered with Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide to offer supporters (minimum $30/year) discounts up to 30% off best available rates at participating hotels. Already a supporter? Contact Alex Costa at acosta@preserveri.org for to get your discount.