![[FEATURED EXHIBIT] American Civil War Drum from the American Brass Band of Rhode Island](http://varnumcontinentals.org/new_site45/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/feature_US_civil_war_drum-1024x413.jpg)
Another great exhibit at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum… The American Brass Band of Rhode Island was formed as a state-chartered military band in 1837 with Joseph C. Greene as its leader. The drum was donated to the band by the First Light Infantry of Rhode Island in 1845. In 1853, the band was incorporated […]
[FEATURED EXHIBIT] U.S. Civil War canteen carried by Dan Sullivan (2nd Rhode Island Volunteers)
![[FEATURED EXHIBIT] U.S. Civil War canteen carried by Dan Sullivan (2nd Rhode Island Volunteers)](http://varnumcontinentals.org/new_site45/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/feature_canteen_sullivan-1024x413.jpg)
Another wonderful addition to the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum: a canteen carried by a Daniel Sullivan of the 2nd Rhode Island Volunteers from 1862 to 1864 during the American Civil War. Dan Sullivan of Providence (and later Pawtucket), Rhode Island, enlisted on August 21,1862 at North Providence as a Private in the 2nd Rhode Island […]
[FEATURED EXHIBIT] Civil War Tintype of 2nd Lt. John K. Knowles
![[FEATURED EXHIBIT] Civil War Tintype of 2nd Lt. John K. Knowles](http://varnumcontinentals.org/new_site45/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/feature_knowles_tintype-1024x413.jpg)
A new tintype photograph is now on display at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum. It is an image of 2nd Lt. John K. Knowles of Co. A in the 4th Rhode Island Volunteers. He enlisted on 14 August 1861 serving at New Bern, (possibly) Antietam, and Fredricksburg. He was killed in action at the Battle […]
Varnum House Museum Temporarily Closed for Renovations
The Varnum House Museum will be closed for tours for the next several weekends while the historic 1773 mansion undergoes some much-needed renovations. In 2016, the Varnum House Museum won a generous $69,585 Champlin Foundation grant towards exterior painting, ceiling replacement and repair, window restoration, and chimney repair. Great progress on several of these projects […]
Varnum Continentals help preserve 1843 militia flag in North Kingstown
The Varnum Continentals are providing assistance in saving yet another Rhode Island historical treasure. This time, it’s a rare and beautiful, hand-painted, silk 1843 militia flag currently in storage at the North Kingstown Free Library. The flag will be professionally conserved and mounted for display at a site to be determined. The militia unit depicted […]
Varnum House Museum Hosts URI Master Gardener Educational Program
This past Wednesday, the Varnum House Museum hosted an educational program by the URI Master Gardeners on 18th-century colonial gardens and their practical uses (both then and now). This program, “Colonial Gardens: Dye, Medicinal, & Household Plants & Their Use”. The event also featured tours of the Varnum House Museum. In a partnership with the […]
[FEATURED EXHIBIT] The M3A1 “grease gun”
![[FEATURED EXHIBIT] The M3A1 “grease gun”](http://varnumcontinentals.org/new_site45/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/feature_M3A1-1024x413.jpg)
An iconic weapon from World War II is now on display at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum: the M3A1 “grease gun”. Costing only $20 to produce, the M3A1 was created to replace the much more expensive and reportedly less reliable Thompson submachine gun. Looking a little too much like an auto mechanic’s tool, many soldiers […]
[FEATURED EXHIBIT] Varnum volunteers contribute to restoration of RI Civil War treasure
![[FEATURED EXHIBIT] Varnum volunteers contribute to restoration of RI Civil War treasure](http://varnumcontinentals.org/new_site45/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/feature_confederate_guidon_flag-1024x413.jpg)
A key aspect of the Varnum Continental’s mission is to preserve Rhode Island military history. To that end we are working with the Benefit Street Arsenal to professionally conserve and mount a priceless Rhode Island Civil War treasure: a Confederate artillery battery guidon flag captured by the 4th Rhode Island Volunteers after making a desperate […]
[JUNE 12 DINNER MEETING] Cookout at the Varnum House Museum
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The June 12th Varnum Continentals members’ meeting will be held on the grounds of the Varnum House Museum. It’s a chance to kick back, enjoy the gardens, and socialize with your fellow Varnum Continentals. Burgers, hot dogs, BBQ grilled chicken and all the staples of a summer cook-out will be served, plus a choice of […]
Varnum Armory Function Hall for your Next Event!
If you need a versatile event space, then look no further than the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum‘s function hall (40 feet by 110 feet), the armory can accommodate events ranging from a few individuals up to 200 people. The images in this gallery show a Bar Mitzvah with an Alice in Wonderland theme. In the […]
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