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(Providence, R.I.) A Newport cemetery that contains the burials of enslaved and free people of African heritage, a church built for Westerly’s African American community, Providence homes advertising tourist accommodations in the Green Book—these Rhode Island sites are listed in the National Register of Historic Places for their significant African and African American history. ...

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(Providence, R.I.) – Rhode Island Historical Cemetery Awareness and Preservation Weeks (Rhode Island Cemetery Weeks) will feature dozens of free programs in April and May. ...

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(Providence, R.I.) The Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) will present Rhode Island Archaeology Month throughout October. ...

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The Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission will host Rhode Island's 45th Annual Heritage Festival ...

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(Providence, R.I.) The State of Rhode Island was awarded a $750,000 federal grant to preserve the Old State House and Parade at 150 Benefit Street in Providence. ...

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(Portsmouth, R.I.) A historic church in Portsmouth has received federal recognition for its contributions to the history of architecture and art. ...

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Rhode Island Historical Cemetery Awareness and Preservation Weeks will feature dozens of free programs in April and May. ...

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Commission Chair Ruth S. Taylor announced that the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission has appointed Jeffrey D. Emidy to serve as Executive Director. ...

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(Providence, R.I.) The Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission will present Rhode Island Archaeology Month throughout October. ...

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Leave your passport at home and explore the world through art and music! ...

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