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[MAY 14 DINNER MEETING] John Duchesneau on the Life and Times of General James Mitchell Varnum

May 7, 2018 By James Mitchell Varnum

Join us on Monday, May 14 as John Duchesneau, past president of the Rhode Island Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and fellow Varnum Continentals member, takes us back in time for a look at our organization’s namesake, General James Mitchell Varnum. Although many of us may be familiar with the General’s background […]

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[GALLERY] Varnum House Colonial Yuletide 2017 a Big Success!

December 12, 2017 By James Mitchell Varnum

On December 10, 2017, the Varnum House Museum hosted its Annual Colonial Yuletide Celebration featuring festive holiday decorations, live music, refreshments, and guided tours by docents in period costume. Our many visitors toured the museum and took in many new exhibits and revamped rooms in this 1773 mansion museum. Built in 1773 by General James […]

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Varnum House Museum Yard Cleanup a Big Success!

April 16, 2017 By James Mitchell Varnum

We’d like to thank all the volunteers who came to the Varnum House Museum on April 15, 2017 to help us clean up the grounds and yard perimeter.  Between Varnum volunteers and the community service volunteers from CCRI last weekend, the house grounds are really starting to come together! There was lots of work to […]

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Varnum House Museum gets a yard cleanup thanks to CCRI volunteers

April 13, 2017 By James Mitchell Varnum

Many thanks to the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) community service volunteers who came to the Varnum House Museum today! They did a ton of work to spruce up the museum grounds, including rounding up over 60 bags of leaves and yard waste.  The Varnum Continentals deeply appreciate all the community volunteers who help […]

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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 […]

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[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 […]

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Roger Williams University Volunteers a Huge Help at the Varnum House Museum

September 17, 2016 By James Mitchell Varnum

The Varnum House Museum was happy to host Roger Williams University volunteers as part of their Community Connections program. We had about ten students on the grounds helping us clean up the house grounds. They filled dozens of organic refuse bags and cleaned up the brush around the outer edge of the grounds. This program […]

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[FEATURE ARTICLE] What’s New at the Varnum House Museum: A Chat with Varnum VP Barbara Weaver

May 9, 2016 By Brian Wallin

Last fall, longtime Varnum Continentals member and trustee Barbara Weaver took on a new role as Varnum House Museum Vice President. Since then, she and her husband Bill, another member and trustee, have been hard at  work assessing the needs of this valued historic asset and putting hours and elbow grease — along with volunteer […]

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Varnum House Yard Cleanup a Huge Success!

April 10, 2016 By James Mitchell Varnum

We’d like to thank all the volunteers who came to the Varnum House Museum on April 9, 2016 to help us clean up the grounds and yard perimeter. There was lots of work to be done including the cleaning of leaves and yard debris, pruning bushes, limbing up trees, and a lot more.  As you […]

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[FEATURED EXHIBIT] Transcript of George Washington’s Letter to Brigadier General James Mitchell Varnum

September 20, 2015 By James Mitchell Varnum

George Washington’s letter to General James Mitchell Varnum before the Battle at Red Bank, NJ.

Here’s a transcription of our newer exhibits at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum: George Washington’s letter to General James Mitchell Varnum (written on the eve of the Battle of Red Bank, NJ). This item is currently available for viewing.  Just click here to book a tour of the Armory!  IMAGE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON’S LETTER: TRANSCRIPTION: […]

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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 […]

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
  • [FEATURE ARTICLE] Samuel Colt and His Legendary Model 1860 Army Revolver
  • [FEATURE ARTICLE] Stiletto — Born in Rhode Island: First of the Mosquito Fleet

Welcome to the Varnum Continentals Website!

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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