Program now available! 2008 RI Statewide Historic Preservation Conference

RIHPHC Bulletin 2008 RI Preservation Conference Programs are available | Sign up now! A special announcement from the RIHPHC March 2008 Dear Chelsea, The Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission occasionally produces the RIHPHC Bulletin to highlight targeted preservation topics. To follow preservation and smart growth activities in Rhode Island, we recommend subscribing to e-news from Preserve Rhode Island and Grow Smart Rhode Island. Get with the program! The RI Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission is planning the 23rd Annual Rhode Island Statewide Historic Preservation Conference for Saturday, April 12, 2008 in Providence. Download a pdf copy of the program here, or visit the conference website to review the program. Pre-registration is open through April 4. Spaces in tours and sessions are limited, so register today! Take a tour... Pick from 11 tours of the city's west and south sides. Stroll through Trinity Square, Parkis Avenue, West Elmwood, or the Armory-Broadway Historic District. Bus around Elmhurst and Mt. Pleasant, Elmwood, or Valley mill rehabs. Or pedal along the Woonasquatucket to find new bike paths, fish ladders, parks, and other revitalization projects. Get informed... Choose from 20 workshops, discussions, and lectures that look at the origins of historic preservation in RI, review past wins and losses, catch up on the latest at the Cranston Street Armory, survey preservation grants, and look to the future of preservation... modern architecture, new leaders, ongoing trends, upcoming initiatives. Locations, locations, locations The raucous sounds of the What Cheer? Brigade will welcome you to Trinity United Methodist Church for the Opening Session. Our homebase will be Trinity Square, including Trinity Church and Auditorium, Firehouse 13, and Pearl Street Lofts. Lunch will be served under one roof at the Cranston Street Armory--and oh what a roof! Thanks to all the conference sponsors, supporters, and venues. For more information about the RI Statewide Preservation Conference, contact Janet Balletto or call (401)732-1009. To learn about other programs of the RI Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission, please visit our website, www.preservation.ri.gov The Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission is the state agency for historical preservation and heritage programs. The Commission operates a statewide historical preservation program that identifies and protects historic buildings, districts, structures, and archaeological sites. The Commission also develops and carries out programs to document and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Rhode Island's people. Quick Links About the RIHPHC Annual RI Statewide HP Conference RIHPHC website RI Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission The Old State House 150 Benefit St. Providence, RI 02903 (401)222-2678 www.preservation.ri.gov