[MassHistPres] Sticks and Stones*the 30th Annual R.I. Statewide Historic Preservation Conference

[Sarah Zurier]

Please cross the border and join preservationists in Rhode Island for. .
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"Sticks and Stones"*the 30th Annual Rhode Island Statewide Historic
Preservation Conference
Glocester, Rhode Island
Saturday, April 25, 8:30am - 6pm
$40 includes all activities plus morning coffee, lunch, closing
reception

This year*s statewide preservation conference, *Sticks and
Stones,* examines historic rural landscapes and the long-term
impact of changes on the land. The event gets underway at St. Eugene*s
Church in historic Chepachet Village with a keynote speech on the
geology and cultural history of New England*s stone walls. The speech
is followed by 10 workshops, 6 films, and 11 bus and walking tours of
historic places around Rhode Island*s northwest corner, including
farms and forests, mid-century modern residences, and village centers
from Harrisville to North Scituate. Presented by the R.I. Historical
Preservation & Heritage Commission, the annual conference is a great
opportunity to explore the field of historic preservation for design
professionals, students, history buffs, public officials, and everyone
else.  

For more information (and to register), visit
http://www.preservation.ri.gov/conference/15overview.php or call
(401)732-1009. Pre-registration is open until April 11; on-site
registration will be available on April 25.  
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Sarah Zurier
Sarah.Zurier at preservation.ri.gov 
R.I. Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission
150 Benefit Street
Providence, RI 02903
401-222-4142 phone/401-222-2968 fax
www.preservation.ri.gov