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Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission Press Releases

11 Press Releases
  • Published on June 25, 2026 - 17:50 GMT

    A Gayer Bicentennial Required Legal Intervention

    Published on Friday, June 26, 2026 50th Anniversary of Landmark ‘Congress of People with Gay Concerns’ Symposium at the Old State House in Providence (Providence) Rhode Island Pride turns 50 on June 26, also marking 50 years since gay rights activists were …

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  • Published on May 1, 2026 - 11:03 GMT

    Old State House Reopens May 4

    Published on Friday, May 01, 2026 Historic building where the Act of Renunciation was passed reopens after months of renovations (Providence) On Monday, May 4, the Old State House at 150 Benefit Street in Providence will celebrate Rhode Island’s 250th “ …

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  • Published on February 11, 2026 - 19:04 GMT

    Neutaconkanut Hill Park Nationally Listed

    Published on Thursday, February 12, 2026 One of Providence’s largest and oldest public parks is listed in the National Register of Historic Places (Providence) Neutaconkanut Hill Park Historic District is Rhode Island’s newest entry in the National …

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  • Published on January 27, 2026 - 13:44 GMT

    Affordable Downtown Housing Restored

    Published on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Historic rooming house rehabbed and listed in the National Register (Providence) A newly restored multi-unit building in South Providence is evidence that urban workforce housing has been in high demand for at least …

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  • Published on October 8, 2025 - 16:22 GMT

    First in War, Last to Be Recognized?

    Published on Wednesday, October 08, 2025 Rare stone-ender in Newport finally listed in the National Register of Historic Places (Newport) The John Bliss House (built ca. 1680-1715), one of Rhode Island’s oldest remaining buildings, has been listed in the …

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  • Published on September 3, 2025 - 14:34 GMT

    Preserving Black Excellence

    Published on Wednesday, September 03, 2025 John C. Minkins’ Pawtucket Home Listed on the National Register of Historic Places John Carter Minkins (1859-1969) was arguably the most important Black man in Rhode Island journalism for more than half a century …

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  • Published on August 13, 2025 - 16:51 GMT

    Surveying History in Coventry's Mill Villages

    Published on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Coventry Makes Plans for Future of Mill Villages (Coventry, RI) – The Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) and the Town of Coventry’s Historic Preservation Commission will present …

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  • Published on May 5, 2025 - 14:41 GMT

    Historic Mill Complex Preserved & Put to Work

    Published on Monday, May 05, 2025 The Arctic Mill in West Warwick recognized for its national significance (Warwick, RI) Another Rhode Island textile mill has been successfully nominated to the National Register of Historic Places for its significance to …

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  • Published on February 18, 2025 - 16:59 GMT

    Black History in Barrington

    Published on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Rare Colonial-era property added to National Register of Historic Places (Barrington, RI) One of the oldest homes in Barrington has been recognized for its important connections to Black history and the wider social …

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  • Published on January 23, 2025 - 16:48 GMT

    Wins for Underrepresented History

    Published on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Two organizations receive a total of $93,692 to document properties related to LGBTQ+ history and disability history in Rhode Island   (Providence, RI) Two significant research projects in Rhode Island received …

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  • Published on October 30, 2024 - 19:20 GMT

    Small but Mighty: Woonsocket’s Federal Street Historic District Earns Federal Designation

    Published on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 (Woonsocket, RI) A cluster of six properties encompassing most of a city block in downtown Woonsocket has been recognized for its contributions to the community and architectural history of the city. Jeffrey Emidy, …

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