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Mansion Built by General James Mitchell Varnum It was 1773 when James Mitchell Varnum purchased a large plot of land overlooking Greenwich Bay in East Greenwich, RI, for the sum of $90. Varnum, a … Former home of General James Mitchell Varnum
Varnum Continentals
Preserving and Promoting U.S. History in East Greenwich, RI.
Varnum House Museum
Varnum Memorial Armory
In 1913, just six years after their formation, the Varnum Continentals began construction of a medieval-style armory at the corner of Main and Division Streets in East Greenwich, RI. In the mid … One of New England's most impressive military museums!
Book a Tour
Both the Varnum House Museum and the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum are available for tours! Each facility offers it's own unique exhibits on early American life and society. Varnum House Museum … Book a tour at one or both of our museums!
Event Spaces for Rent
Varnum Memorial Armory (Indoor Events ONLY) 6 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI, 02818 View in Google Maps || Get directions Armory Event Image Galleries Including smaller meeting rooms as well … Rent our facilities for your next event!