On Wednesday, May 25, join us for Mythbusting Providence’s Local Historic Districts, part of our slate of free pre-Festival virtual educational programming.

Have you ever wondered what a Local Historic District (LHD) is and how it works? Are you planning a renovation and are confused about what you can and can’t do? Do you currently live outside an LHD and have thought about extending those benefits to your home or neighborhood?

Historic districting, or defining zones that bestow certain protections for the buildings within them, emerged in the mid-20th Century as a means of protecting architectural heritage from demolition and urban development and has since become one of the most reliable tools in historic preservation — to both powerful and problematic ends. Many residents live in one of Providence’s nine Local Historic Districts, but confusion abounds about what these districts actually regulate and how. PPS Director of Preservation Rachel Robinson breaks down the history, regulatory power, and limitations of LHDs during this virtual Rehabbers Resources presentation and Q&A.

Please contact us with any questions or concerns at info@ppsri.org or 401-831-7440.

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2022 Festival Events:

An exclusive, ticketed Festival Preview Party will take place on Thursday, June 2. More info and registration at www.providencehousetour.com.

Self-guided tours of homes and gardens on Keene Street and Lloyd Avenue will take place on Saturday, June 4. More info and registration at www.providencehousetour.com.

Special guided tours of private gardens will also take place on Sunday, June 5, in partnership with the Garden Conservancy. Tickets are available on their website.

In addition to the weekend’s tours of this historic neighborhood, a diverse slate of virtual and in- person pre-Festival programming will also be offered. More info and registration at www.providencehousetour.com.

Visit www.providencehousetour.com for a full list of our generous sponsors and updates on all 2022 Festival programs and events.