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Varnum House Museum Announces Tour Hours for 2017 Season!

April 7, 2017 By James Mitchell Varnum

Varnum House Museum

We’re pleased to announce that the Varnum House Museum will be open for the 2017 tour season in June, July, and August on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.  Tours include a dynamic program featuring costumed interpreters leading our guests through this house museum’s rich history.  Contact the Varnum House Museum by calling […]

Filed Under: Varnum House Museum Tagged With: 18th century, George Washington, james mitchell varnum, revolutionary war, varnum house museum, volunteer

[FEATURE ARTICLE] James Mitchell Varnum and the 1st Rhode Island Regiment (“Black Regiment”)

January 28, 2017 By Brian Wallin

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 […]

Filed Under: Feature Article, Varnum House Museum Tagged With: 18th century, 1st Rhode Island Regiment, african american history, black regiment, Continental Army, james mitchell varnum, kentish guards, Nathanael Greene, revolutionary war

[FEATURED EXHIBIT] 1839 Lithograph of General George Washington

January 14, 2017 By James Mitchell Varnum

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 […]

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Varnum House BBQ a Big Success!

June 17, 2016 By James Mitchell Varnum

Varnum Continentals Community Barbecue 2016

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 […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized, Varnum House Museum, Varnum Volunteers Tagged With: 18th century, revolutionary war, varnum house museum, Varnum Membership

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[FEB. 11 DINNER MEETING] Guest Speaker: P. DiMaria and R. Pedro on RI Civil War soldier Private Alfred G. Gardner

February 6, 2019 By James Mitchell Varnum

The Varnum Memorial Armory Museum exhibit that features the battle-scarred Bible and other artifacts belonging to Rhode Island Civil War soldier Private Alfred G. Gardner (Battery B First Rhode Island Light Artillery) tells a story of sacrifice and devotion to a higher cause. The Bible served as Gardner’s private journal, in which he made observations […]

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  • [FEB. 11 DINNER MEETING] Guest Speaker: P. DiMaria and R. Pedro on RI Civil War soldier Private Alfred G. Gardner
  • [FEATURE ARTICLE] Young Charley Baker of Wickford: North Kingstown’s First American Civil War Killed in Action
  • [JAN. 14 DINNER MEETING] Guest Speaker: John McNiff on the 1772 Gaspee Affair
  • [FEATURE ARTICLE] Samuel Colt and His Legendary Model 1860 Army Revolver
  • [FEATURE ARTICLE] Stiletto — Born in Rhode Island: First of the Mosquito Fleet

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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.

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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

  • [FEB. 11 DINNER MEETING] Guest Speaker: P. DiMaria and R. Pedro on RI Civil War soldier Private Alfred G. Gardner
  • [FEATURE ARTICLE] Young Charley Baker of Wickford: North Kingstown’s First American Civil War Killed in Action
  • [JAN. 14 DINNER MEETING] Guest Speaker: John McNiff on the 1772 Gaspee Affair

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