Organized by Preservation Action and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers, Preservation Advocacy Week convenes preservationists from around the country in Washington, D.C. for training, networking, policy briefings, and lobbying. In 2021, Preservation Advocacy Week is virtual--expanding opportunities for participation on March 8-11.

Our state coordinators, Rachel Robinson (Providence Preservation Society) and Alyssa Lozupone (Newport Restoration Foundation), have set up virtual meetings with all four members of the Rhode Island delegation and invite you to join Rhode Island's team!

We encourage preservationists of all stripes (professional, volunteer, and students) to join us. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about preservation policy and funding at the federal level. If you register with Preservation Action for this event or have any questions about the event, please contact Alyssa or Rachel.

Thank you for your leadership!

RIHPHC is waiting for the weather to warm up so restoration work can continue. In the meantime, we are collecting historic images of the Old State House. Here's a charmer from the digital collections of the Providence Public Library. In 1948, artists and patrons gathered for a art show on the Parade outside the Old State House. We would love to learn more about this sidewalk show.