Salve Regina University Cultural and Historic Preservation Program

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Salve Regina University Cultural and Historic Preservation Program An academic program of Salve Regina University certified by the National Council for Preservation Education.

One of only eight programs in the nation providing training in architectural history and archaeology. Salve Regina's Noreen Stonor Drexel Cultural and Historic Preservation program provides an understanding and appreciation of archaeology, architectural history and historic preservation planning through an exciting mixture of coursework and fieldwork. As one of only 8 undergraduate historic preservation programs nationwide certified by the National Council for Preservation Education, we offer our students a unique opportunity to explore the relationship between the past and present as well as participate in local and global preservation projects. Centered in historic Newport, we urge students to get involved in meaningful projects on campus and in the community. Whether restoring an old cemetery, documenting an African-American church, or excavating and analyzing remains during our summer Archaeological Field School, our students gain extensive hands-on experience in the living laboratory of our city. Students are also exposed to the broader scope of historic preservation through study abroad and active projects in Charleston, South Carolina. Our program boasts an exceptional graduate school placement record, with the majority of our majors entering directly into such advanced degree programs as preservation, archaeology, and urban planning.

Drs. Rockwell and Kitchel presenting results from the 2026 Salve Archaeological field school.
10/17/2026

Drs. Rockwell and Kitchel presenting results from the 2026 Salve Archaeological field school.

Dr. Kitchel presented his research on chemical sourcing of chert from the northeast.
10/15/2026

Dr. Kitchel presented his research on chemical sourcing of chert from the northeast.

Drs. Rockwell and Kitchel are participating in the Paleoamerican Odyssey conference this week. This conference brings to...
10/15/2026

Drs. Rockwell and Kitchel are participating in the Paleoamerican Odyssey conference this week. This conference brings together the top scientists from across the world to discuss the latest research on the earliest people in the Americas. They will be presenting on work completed by the Salve Archaeological Fieldschool.

The CHP students had an amazing time visiting the Kirby & Perkins Construction workshop. A big thanks to the wonderful T...
09/24/2026

The CHP students had an amazing time visiting the Kirby & Perkins Construction workshop. A big thanks to the wonderful Tim Leahy for showing our students the amazing opportunities available in the historic trades.

More summer cemetery geophysics! This time faculty from Salve’s CHP program were working with faculty from the Forensic ...
08/30/2026

More summer cemetery geophysics! This time faculty from Salve’s CHP program were working with faculty from the Forensic Anthropology Identification and Recovery Lab on Chebeaugue Island investigating an early 18th century burial plot. While the identities of the individuals buried here are still unknown this work hopes to identify the boundaries and number of burials to aid in future research.

This summer faculty from the Noreen Stonor Drexel Cultural and Historic Preservation program, the Forensic Anthropology ...
08/24/2026

This summer faculty from the Noreen Stonor Drexel Cultural and Historic Preservation program, the Forensic Anthropology Identification and Recovery Lab consucted geophysical survey with the White Mountain National Forest , and the White Mountain Interpretive at the Passaconaway Cemetery. This work seeks to help define the cemetery boundaries aiding in management decisions and interpretation for the community.

06/16/2026

Ever wondered what its like on the Salve Archaeological Field School? Join Mandy Lannon ('27) as she shows you a day in her life on the project.

Mandy first attended the fieldschool in 2024 and returned in 2026 to enroll in the advanced fieldschool which allows students to gain experience in field supervision.

How we spend our summer.
06/15/2026

How we spend our summer.

In the Compass Summer program "Walking Through History," students traced the steps of philosopher George Berkeley, explored historic landmarks and created interactive scavenger hunts for future visitors.

We are SO back! The Salve Fieldschool team is out of the woods after ten days conducting backcountry archaeological fiel...
06/01/2026

We are SO back! The Salve Fieldschool team is out of the woods after ten days conducting backcountry archaeological fieldwork in Northern Maine. Lots to great memories to share in the upcoming days but first its showers, laundry, and dinner!

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