RI Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks Coming Up in April

RI Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks Coming Up in April

The Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) has announced it is collaborating with the Rhode Island Advisory Commission on Historical Cemeteries (RIACHC) on RI Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks in April - May 2022. 

The volunteer-led commission presents dozens of cemetery clean-ups, gravestone conservation demonstrations, and tours across the state each spring. 

RIHPHC will work closely with RIACHC to organize additional free programs that raise awareness about Rhode Island's historic cemeteries and promote their preservation.

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RI Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks will be offered in place of the 2022 RI Historic Preservation Conference. 

"With a new partnership and free outdoor statewide programs, we are excited about this new opportunity!" says RIHPHC

Call for programs

RIHPHC and RIACHC welcome proposals for RI Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks. 

Program types include tours, clean-ups, conservation demonstrations, documentation projects, themed walks--you name it. 

If you already work with the RIACHC, please contact Christine MacWilliams. Otherwise, use this webform to share a proposal.