As the statewide advocate for Rhode Island's historic places, our goals include to...
![INFLUENCE](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af2eaf_98c0cd6c2d314634aa5d899b1711dd61~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/af2eaf_98c0cd6c2d314634aa5d899b1711dd61~mv2.jpg)
Preserve RI advocates for preservation across the state, including for the state's Historic Tax Credit program.
![ENGAGE](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af2eaf_57d7f290898b40cb8f6bebf5083d2c83~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/af2eaf_57d7f290898b40cb8f6bebf5083d2c83~mv2.jpg)
Through our annual Rhody Awards for Historic Preservation, Preserve RI amplifies preservation stories to a statewide level.
![EMPOWER](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af2eaf_a1168605c83a4f73833329d7d78672bf~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/af2eaf_a1168605c83a4f73833329d7d78672bf~mv2.jpg)
Our Preservation Easement Program empowers homeowners to preserve their properties in perpetuity.
![INFLUENCE](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af2eaf_98c0cd6c2d314634aa5d899b1711dd61~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/af2eaf_98c0cd6c2d314634aa5d899b1711dd61~mv2.jpg)
Preserve RI advocates for preservation across the state, including for the state's Historic Tax Credit program.
What We Do
People often ask us what we do as preservation advocates...
At Preserve RI we aim to find productive uses for old buildings and demonstrate best stewardship practices at the historic buildings under our care. We also offer guidance and support to local groups defending threatened places through our Community Preservation Response program, identify and find solutions for common preservation challenges, and advocate for legislation, including historic tax credits, that revitalizes historic buildings and strengthens the economy.