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[FEATURE ARTICLE] Infantry Weapons in the Spanish-American War: Forging New Directions

October 12, 2015 By Brian Wallin

[FEATURE ARTICLE] Infantry Weapons in the Spanish-American War: Forging New Directions

The charge up San Juan Hill on July 1, 1898, is looked upon as one of the high points of the emotion-charged Spanish American War. But for many American soldiers on the ground, it was a nightmare. American troops faced Spanish forces equipped with one of the finest rifles then available: the Model 1893 Mauser. […]

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OCTOBER GUEST SPEAKER: John W. Kennedy, Director of Museum Education Naval War College Museum

October 10, 2015 By James Mitchell Varnum

OCTOBER GUEST SPEAKER: John W. Kennedy, Director of Museum Education Naval War College Museum

The Varnum Continentals welcome John W. Kennedy, Director of Museum Education Naval War College Museum, as the guest speaker at our October dinner and annual meeting at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum on Monday, October 19, 2015.  This event is open to Varnum Continental Members and their guests only (join the Varnum Continentals here). Kennedy […]

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[FEATURE EXHIBIT] Who Carried the British Grenadier Sergeant’s Carbine at the Armory?

September 29, 2015 By James Mitchell Varnum

[FEATURE EXHIBIT] Who Carried the British Grenadier Sergeant’s Carbine at the Armory?

There’s nothing like a good detective story. When coupled with the history of a Revolutionary War weapon, it gets even more interesting. Special thanks go to Russell Malcolm, Patrick Donovan, and Don Hagist for their help in telling this one. Hanging on the wall of our Members Lounge in the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum (click […]

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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

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

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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[GALLERY] September 2015 Member Dinner a Great Success!

September 20, 2015 By James Mitchell Varnum

[GALLERY] September 2015 Member Dinner a Great Success!

Our monthly member dinner featured Frank J. Williams, Lincoln Scholar & Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of RI. There was also great food and even better company!  Check out the gallery! Would you like to attend great speaking programs like this? Join the Varnum Continentals today!

Filed Under: Speaking Program, Varnum Memorial Armory Tagged With: civil war, frank williams, Varnum Membership, varnum memorial armory

[VIDEO] Varnum Memorial Armory Museum on WPRI’s “The Rhode Show”

September 6, 2015 By James Mitchell Varnum

[VIDEO] Varnum Memorial Armory Museum on WPRI’s “The Rhode Show”

As part of Friday’s On The Rhode series, the Rhode Show‘s Will Gilbert spent time with Armory Curator Patrick Donovan to feature some amazing historic artifacts that have recently been discovered inside the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum. Check out the video!  Many thanks to Will Gilbert and The Rhode Show for helping the Varnum Continentals […]

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[FEATURE ARTICLE] Rhode Island’s Charles Tillinghast James: An Artillery Pioneer

September 4, 2015 By Brian Wallin

[FEATURE ARTICLE] Rhode Island’s Charles Tillinghast James: An Artillery Pioneer

West Greenwich native Charles Tillinghast James was a product of the Industrial Revolution who achieved fame in such diverse areas as the textile industry, politics, and ultimately, munitions. It was the latter that brought him to his end and for which he is perhaps best remembered. James was born in 1805. From humble beginnings as […]

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New Flags at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum!

August 15, 2015 By James Mitchell Varnum

New Flags at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum!

We’ve been a bit flag challenged at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum for quite a while now due to old and worn out equipment.  We’re happy to report that new flags have been re-mounted to the front of the armory museum with new hardware (along with solar-powered lights to keep them illuminated without wasting electricity). […]

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Historic Canons at the Varnum Memorial Armory

July 19, 2015 By James Mitchell Varnum

Historic Canons at the Varnum Memorial Armory

In addition to a comprehensive military museum of smaller items, the Varnum Memorial Armory features numerous historic canons from both the Revolutionary War and Civil War.  The following gallery provides a sample of our artillery exhibits. The Varnum Armory is available for tours by appointment only.  To book a tour, call 401-885-4110, send an email, […]

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Volunteers Tackle Varnum Armory Exterior Cleanup

July 18, 2015 By James Mitchell Varnum

Volunteers Tackle Varnum Armory Exterior Cleanup

Today was a busy day at the Varnum Memorial Armory in East Greenwich, RI! Members Mark Trimmer, Tim “Action” Jackson, and Armory Curator Patrick Donovan spent a day of “hard labor” removing weeds, stray trees, scrap wood, and discarded trash from the back of the armory and canon shed.  It looks great after all their […]

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[FEATURED EXHIBIT] Smith & Wesson Victory Model 10 Revolver

[FEATURED EXHIBIT] Smith & Wesson Victory Model 10 Revolver

April 1, 2018 By James Mitchell Varnum

This Smith & Wesson Victory Model 10 revolver was recently donated to the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum. The Varnum Memorial Armory’s revolver is a .38 Smith & Wesson. More research is forthcoming. The Smith and Wesson Model 10, produced during World War II, had a “V” for Victory prefix in the serial number. Smith and […]

Recent Posts

  • [FEATURED EXHIBIT] Smith & Wesson Victory Model 10 Revolver
  • [APR. 9 DINNER MEETING] Patrick Donovan on U.S. Civil War Battle of New Bern
  • [FEATURED EXHIBIT] Thomas Ives’ U.S. Civil War Ship Flags
  • Scale-Model of a U.S. Civil War Union Cavalryman
  • [FEATURE ARTICLE] John Browning’s Remarkable Automatic Rifle: the BAR

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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.

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  • [FEATURED EXHIBIT] Smith & Wesson Victory Model 10 Revolver
  • [APR. 9 DINNER MEETING] Patrick Donovan on U.S. Civil War Battle of New Bern
  • [FEATURED EXHIBIT] Thomas Ives’ U.S. Civil War Ship Flags

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