RI HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND HERITAGE COMMISSION
It is with a heavy heart that the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission acknowledges the passing of long time staff member and friend, Mercedes Monteiro.
Mercedes began work at the RIHPHC as a Heritage Aide in the spring of 1999.
She organized nearly half of the 40 Heritage Day Festivals hosted by our office, drawing together Rhode Island???s diverse cultures in a joyous yearly celebration. She assisted upwards of 33 heritage subcommittees across the state. She helped to organize the annual December Celebrations event held at the State House.
In 2007, Mercedes took on extra responsibilities working on the National Register of Historic Places and Tax Credit programs. Mercedes provided support on the Annual Preservation Conference and Rhody Awards each year.
Her presence at the Old State House and throughout the Rhode Island communities she served will be greatly missed.
