Heritage Month debuts Saturday |
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Join us every Saturday in September at 7pm on our YouTube channel, for the 60-minute virtual celebration, which will feature " Heritage Highlights" from different cultural performance groups, heritage organizations, and hands-on activities like cooking and dance demonstrations.
With something for everyone to enjoy, let's celebrate and learn about our state’s rich cultural diversity.
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Apply for a State Preservation Grant |
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RIHPHC is accepting applications for 2021 State Preservation Grants (SPG) to support capital preservation projects at museums, cultural art centers, and public historic sites located in historic buildings. Applications are due by October 1, 2021. Award decisions will be announced by December 31, 2021.
On Thursday September 9 at 10am, RIHPHC will host a virtual information session about the RIHPHC/SPG program on Zoom. The session will be recorded and made available afterwards.
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There will be a public hearing on Tuesday, September 21 at 5:30pm at the William Powers Building, Dept of Administration, One Capitol Hill, Conference Room 2A, Providence The hearing will begin with a brief informational presentation about the plan, followed by the opportunity to comment.
Written statements relative to the plan can be submitted at the hearing or mailed any time prior to 4pm on October 1, 2021 to: Roberta Groch, Assistant Chief, RI Division of Statewide Planning, 235 Promenade St, Suite 230, Providence, RI 02908
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RIHPHC remembers alumna and Rhode Island historic preservation champion Elizabeth "Bonnie" Warren who passed away in August. After Bonnie retired from RIHPHC, she was presented the 2000 Antoinette F. Downing Award in recognition of her professional accomplishments and volunteer service. Her tribute read:
Few individuals anywhere in preservation, volunteer or professional, invest the field with more infectious enthusiasm than Bonnie Warren.
Bonnie was a legend and, in her own words, "a hot ticket." We miss you, Bonnie.
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Come Back to the 2021 Conference |
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Did you miss Come Back to the Future, Rhode Island’s 35th historic preservation conference? Or do you want to watch programs you didn't catch last April? Now you can view the recorded sessions on our YouTube channel. |
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Rhody announcement due next week! |
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RIHPHC and our partners at Preserve Rhode Island are almost ready to reveal the winners of the Rhody Awards for Historic Preservation. This year’s celebration will include a Rhody Road Tour of select award winners (2020-21) on Saturday, October 16 (12-4pm) and a Celebration on Sunday, October 17 at Linden Place in Bristol (4-7pm). Mark your calendars, and follow us on Instagram @rihphc_pres and Facebook @rihphc to meet the awardees. |
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September's Heritage Happenings |
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RIHPHC's calendar of heritage events showcases Rhode Island's diverse communities:
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The R.I. Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission office is open with limited staffing during weekday business hours (9am - 4pm). Many staff members are teleworking and accessible by email. Public access is limited to deliveries and pickups. Please use the doorbell at the Benefit Street entrance.
For the latest information about COVID-19, please visit covid.ri.gov.
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Rhode Island
Historical Preservation
& Heritage Commission
(401)222-2678
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