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  • [FEATURE ARTICLE] Thomas Nichols Letter at the Varnum Armory … a Stunning 18th-Century African American Artifact

    Tired and tempted to just throw it all away, I stuck my hand one more time into a large moldy … Continue Reading

    [FEATURE ARTICLE] Thomas Nichols Letter at the Varnum Armory … a Stunning 18th-Century African American Artifact
  • [FEATURE ARTICLE] Rhode Island’s Namesake Warships: Past, Present, and (Maybe) Future

    Rhode Island (and especially East Greenwich, RI) is justifiably proud of its reputation as the … Continue Reading

    [FEATURE ARTICLE] Rhode Island’s Namesake Warships: Past, Present, and (Maybe) Future
  • [FEATURED EXHIBIT] New Display Cases at the Armory

    At the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum, our new display case is coming along nicely. Most of its … Continue Reading

    [FEATURED EXHIBIT] New Display Cases at the Armory
  • Exhibit Space Renovations at the Varnum Armory

    At the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum, we have launched an exciting new project to build new, … Continue Reading

    Exhibit Space Renovations at the Varnum Armory

Varnum House Museum

Varnum House Museum

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 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!

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!

Book a Tour

Varnum House docent team ready to give tours of the 1773 mansion owned by General James Mitchell Varnum.

Both the Varnum House Museum and the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum are currently closed for tours while we perform some necessary maintenance, upgrades, and renovations. Contact Our … Book a tour at one or both of our museums!

About the Varnum Continentals

The Varnum Continentals are committed to the preservation of the historic heritage of our community, our state, and our nation. Please take a virtual tour of our museums to learn more about our mission to encourage patriotism. You can participate with us through active membership and/or philanthropic support in our non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Museum tours are welcomed and our facilities may be rented for suitable events.

Our Mission

The Varnum Continentals are committed to encourage patriotism through the Varnum Armory Museum, the Continental Militia, and the James Mitchell Varnum House and thus to preserve, support, and communicate the military history of our community, our state, and our nation.

Recent Posts

  • [FEATURE ARTICLE] Thomas Nichols Letter at the Varnum Armory … a Stunning 18th-Century African American Artifact
  • [FEATURE ARTICLE] Rhode Island’s Namesake Warships: Past, Present, and (Maybe) Future
  • [FEATURED EXHIBIT] New Display Cases at the Armory

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