Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission

Address

150 Benefit Street
Providence, RI 02903

(401) 222-2678

www.preservation.ri.gov/

Description:

Services: To commemorate the history and culture of the state; to study the economic, social, political, religious and cultural development of Rhode Island and to preserve the traditions of each ethnic group.

Description

The Commission conducts statewide surveys of historic sites and buildings; nominates significant properties to the National Register of Historic Places and the State Register; administers programs of financial aid including grants, loans, and tax credits; enforces federal and state laws to protect cultural resources; and regulates archaeology on state land and under state territorial waters. The Commission also is responsible for developing and carrying out programs to document, support, and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Rhode Island's people. The RIHPHC professional staff includes historians, archaeologists, and architects.

Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM

Eligibility

Historical or potential historical sites in Rhode Island

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

Contact by phone or email

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Rhode Island

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    401-222-2678
    Name:
    Main Phone
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    General Information

    Hours:

    Mon-Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM

    Intake Process:

    Contact by Phone or email

    Program Fees:

    No fees

    Eligibility:

    Historic or potential historic sites in Rhode Island

    Is Shelter?

    No

    Miscellaneous

    AKA:

    Heritage Commission; RI

    Related Resource

    Date of Official Change:

    January 22, 2019

    Legal Status:

    Governmental

    Description

    The Commission conducts statewide surveys of historic sites and buildings; nominates significant properties to the National Register of Historic Places and the State Register; administers programs of financial aid including grants, loans, and tax credits; enforces federal and state laws to protect cultural resources; and regulates archaeology on state land and under state territorial waters. The Commission also is responsible for developing and carrying out programs to document, support, and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Rhode Island's people. The RIHPHC professional staff includes historians, archaeologists, and architects.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM

    Eligibility

    Historical or potential historical sites in Rhode Island

    Fees

    No fees

    Intake Procedure

    Contact by phone or email

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      401-222-2678
      Name:
      Main Phone
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TA-2800) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Geographies Served

      • Serves All Areas

      Address Listings

      Physical (Primary)

      150 Benefit Street
      Providence, RI 02903

      Mailing

      150 Benefit Street
      Providence, RI 02903

      Contacts

      Edward F. Sanderson

      Primary Contact

      Executive Director

      Phone Numbers

      Main Phone

      (401) 222-2678

      Fax

      (401) 222-2968

      TTY

      (800) 745-5555

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