Historic Stone Wall Inventory Consulting Services

The Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island seeks a preservation professional to conduct a historic stone wall inventory within the town. The selected consultant will assist the town in documenting, evaluating, and interpreting historic stone walls, as well as training Town staff and Historic District Commission members to continue inventory efforts beyond the grant period. The project is funded in part by the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) through the Certified Local Government Grant Program, with federal funds from the National Park Service and U.S. Department of the Interior. Key aspects of the job include: • Documenting historic stone walls in Cumberland • Evaluating and interpreting the historic significance of the stone walls • Training Town staff and Historic District Commission members to continue inventory efforts • Collaborating with the Town and the RIHPHC to ensure the project meets the requirements of the grant program • Providing a final report and recommendations for the preservation and protection of the historic stone walls