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Our Mission
The Foster Preservation Society is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to the preservation of historic buildings, rural character, colonial heritage and the orderly growth and development of the town. The Society will work towards the attainment of these objectives through educational programs and publications, research into the town's history and acquisition of materials pertaining to all aspects of its history and will cooperate with historical societies and other agencies promoting compatible goals.
Our Headquarters
Foster Town House - 1796 180 Howard Hill Road Foster, Rhode Island
The Society's office is located in the lower level of the old Town House, built by members of the Second Baptist Church and deeded to the Town in 1822. Town meetings were first held here in 1801 and have been held continuously over the years since that date.
Tours and Visits are available by appointment.
Please call: (401) 397-5687
Learn more about
Our Mission
Meeting schedule,
By-Laws, and
Board of Directors.
Other Interesting Places On the FPS Website
Most Endangered Properties Program
Foster Preservation Society Newsletters (past editions)
Preservation Society "Citizen of the Year" Award
Foster Preservation Society Historical Cemetery Survey
This survey conducted in 2011-2012 allows you to see details, GPS coordinates, and photos of each historical cemetery in Foster, RI. The survey is an ongoing project which will be updated regularly until the database of all historical cemeteries is complete.
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FOSTER OLD HOME DAYS
July 27, 28 & 29 - 2012
For more information and a schedule of Old Home Days events
More Local Events can be found on our Events Calendar page
Looking for something to do this summer in or near Foster? Check out our Events Calendar page, or simply click on the link above.
Foster ... the way it is meant to be seen.
Imminent Threat to Town Bridges
Additional information will be posted on our Most Endangered Properties page as soon as it becomes available, please see link below:
Most Endangered Properties Program
FPS PLAQUE PROGRAM
The Foster Preservation Society has promoted the identification of homes and buildings, some of which are listed in the State and/or National Register of Historic Places, and others which may not be on the National Register but have local importance. These buildings are awarded plaques which bear the name of the original owner and date the house was built. To apply for a Foster Preservation Society plaque, please access the Guidelines and Application at the links shown below. Feel free to contact us at fosterfps@msn.com for more information.
Plaque Program Guidelines Plaque Application
History of Foster - Online
This book is part of a series of books surveying the historical aspects of every Rhode Island City and Town. These surveys were conducted by the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission (RIHP&HC) over a number of years, the survey of Foster was originally published in 1982. To access this book on the RIHP&HC webpage simply click on the photo of the book shown to the left. Once you reach the their webpage, scroll down and click on "Foster" under the "List of Publications" heading.
Looking Out Our Office Window
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Currently, the Anthony
Road Bridge and the Hopkins Mills
Bridge are under the threat of being demolished by the RI Department of
Transportation. The Foster Preservation Society opposes the demolition
of these two important transportation links for historic and safety reasons.
