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Statewide advocate for Rhode Island's historic places

The only statewide advocate for Rhode Island's historic places and owner of several historic properties including Lippitt House in Providence, Philip Walker House in East Providence, and the Jeremiah Dexter House in Providence.

10/30/2026

And the Audience Award goes to Millrace District! At the entrance to Main Street in downtown Woonsocket, this project by NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley revitalized three historic mill buildings into 70 new housing units, ranging from 30% to 100% average median income requirements. This project also prioritizes mixed development, with commercial spaces available and the nearby Millrace Kitchen and Museum of Work and Culture. Millrace District received state historic tax credits.

Also - a huge thank you to all of our Silver level sponsors for the 2026 Rhody Awards! We could not make this event happen without your help. Belvoir Properties, Consigli Construction Co., Inc., Crocker Architectural, DBVW Architects, Dimeo Construction, Jane Driver, Picus Woodwrights, Providence Revolving Fund, Public Archaeology Laboratory, Ryan LLC, Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission, Clark Schoettle, Shawmut Design and Construction, and Wetstone Design and Millwork.

Haven't yet watched the 2026 Rhody Awardee videos? Click the link in our bio to watch all 10.

10/28/2026

We're hiring for two positions, one full-time and one part-time. Come join our team as we prepare for an amazing 2027!

To learn more about the positions and apply, click the link in our bio.

10/26/2026

Last night Preserve RI was privileged to honor the 2026 Rhody Awardees at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. We are so thankful for those who joined us to celebrate the amazing preservation work that helps make Rhode Island the special place we all know and love.

Let us know your favorite awardee video and vote for the Audience Award! Voting will run until Friday, October 30th at noon. The audience award will be announced later that afternoon. Click the link in our bio to watch the videos and vote.

10/24/2026

Countdown to the Rhody Awards – 1 day to go!

The Rhody Awards will be held on tomorrow from 4:00-7:00pm at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. Tickets are still for sale (click the link in our bio to purchase).

Today we are highlighting the career of Neal Kaplan. Starting his company, Neal Estate, in 1986, Neal has spent the past 4 decades restoring historic properties in Providence with the upmost care and attention to detail. His craftsmanship and command over preservation technologies has made him a resource to many, something he made more widely accessible during his 20 years serving on the Providence Historic District Commission.

Thank you to the Hope Foundation for sponsoring this award!

10/23/2026

Countdown to the Rhody Awards – 2 days to go!

The Rhody Awards will be held on Sunday October, 25th from 4:00-7:00pm at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. Tickets are still for sale (click the link in our bio to purchase).

Today we are highlighting the career of Michael Semenza. Salve Regina University would not look the same if it were not for Michael. His commitment to protecting and stewarding the campus’s collection of historic properties was unmatched, and his role as a fundraiser is a crucial part of the historic preservation equation. Examples of Michael’s work include securing a $202k grant from the J. Paul Getty Trust and receiving the prestigious Arthur Ross Award for Stewardship from the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art.

Thank you to the Newport Mansions for sponsoring this award!

10/22/2026

Countdown to the Rhody Awards – 3 days to go!

The Rhody Awards will be held on Sunday October, 25th from 4:00-7:00pm at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. Tickets are still for sale (click the link in our bio to purchase).

Today we are highlighting Gillian Lang and Edward Lloyd’s restoration of their home. Both Gillian and Edward fell in love with the John Truman House, a charming Georgian home located just off Benefit Street in Providence. The building came with a quirk, however, with a significant bow in the front of the house that was causing windows to pop out. Edward Lloyd also owns Kerf LLC, a workshop focusing on residential woodwork and preservation, and was able to tackle the project. The home’s exterior shines today as an example of careful restoration.

Thank you to JP Couture, Architect for sponsoring this award!

10/21/2026

Countdown to the Rhody Awards – 4 days to go!

The Rhody Awards will be held on Sunday October, 25th from 4:00-7:00pm at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. Tickets are still for sale (click the link in our bio to purchase).

Today we are highlighting Millrace District in Woonsocket. At the entrance to Main Street in downtown Woonsocket, this project by NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley revitalized three historic mill buildings into 70 new housing units, ranging from 30% to 100% average median income requirements. This project also prioritizes mixed development, with commercial spaces available and the nearby Millrace Kitchen and Museum of Work and Culture. This project received state historic tax credits.

Thank you to Parsons Capital Management for sponsoring this award!

10/20/2026

Countdown to the Rhody Awards – 5 days to go!

The Rhody Awards will be held on Sunday October, 25th from 4:00-7:00pm at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. Tickets are still for sale (click the link in our bio to purchase).

Today we are highlighting the Agassiz Mansion at Castle Hill Inn in Newport. In early February of 2026, the Agassiz Mansion at Castle Hill was on fire, literally. Despite challenges such as a historic blizzard, the team at Kirby Perkins Construction was able to repair the building within three months. Restoration work included replication of damaged butternut wood features in the bar area, saving as much of the original woodwork as possible, and carefully restoring the exterior.

10/19/2026

Countdown to the Rhody Awards – 6 days to go!

The Rhody Awards will be held on Sunday October, 25th from 4:00-7:00pm at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. Tickets are still for sale (click the link in our bio to purchase).

Today we are highlighting the Windmill Building in Narragansett. This building has served multiple roles over the course of its history, including as a private residence and infirmary for the Jewish Orphans of Rhode Island summer camp. Threatened with demolition in 2019, the Narragansett, RI Historical Society took on the grand task of saving this unique “folly” building. Thanks to an extensive fundraising effort to renovate the property, the site can now serve as NHS’s permanent home.

Thank you to Jerry and Janie Dauterive for sponsoring this award!

"Before" photos by Peter Borgemeister.

10/18/2026

Countdown to the Rhody Awards – 7 days to go!

The Rhody Awards will be held on Sunday October, 25th from 4:00-7:00pm at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. Tickets are still for sale (click the link in our bio to purchase).

Today we are highlighting the Lead Mitigation and Adaptation project. In response to the expansion of lead safety requirements in Rhode Island, the Newport Restoration Foundation, with support from the City of Newport RI, contracted Heritage Restoration, Inc. to research how to get historic properties to meet code. The end result was two handbooks, one for homeowners and one for building professionals, that have been adopted at the statewide level. These handbooks have been critical resources for those getting their historic rental properties up-to-code.

Thank you to The Washington Trust Company for sponsoring this award!

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957 N Main Street
Providence, RI
02904

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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