![[FEATURE ARTICLE] James Mitchell Varnum and the 1st Rhode Island Regiment (“Black Regiment”)](http://varnumcontinentals.org/new_site45/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/feature_1st_RI_Regiment-1024x413.jpg)
This past December 17th, we marked the 238th birthday of General James Mitchell Varnum. This year, the Varnum Continentals observe the 110th anniversary of our founding: all in all, a pretty rich history. So, for the benefit of our new members and as a refresher for all Varnum members, let’s take a look at one […]
[FEATURED EXHIBIT] 1839 Lithograph of General George Washington
![[FEATURED EXHIBIT] 1839 Lithograph of General George Washington](http://varnumcontinentals.org/new_site45/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/feature_lithograph_washington-1024x413.jpg)
Here’s another great exhibit at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum: a large 1839 lithograph of General George Washington (the frame looks very old as well). You’ll be able to see it in our main display room. Here’s the description: Originally painted by Parisian artist Leon Cogniet, engraved by Jean Nicolas Laugier, and sold by James […]
Varnum House BBQ a Big Success!
On Monday, June 13, we had our annual Varnum Continentals Community Barbecue at the Varnum House Museum. What a great time! We had about 100 guests on the grounds for the celebration and taking tours of the newly-refreshed 1773 house museum (originally built by General James Mitchell Varnum). New Varnum House Docent Program Launched It […]