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[FEATURE ARTICLE] Block Island and the Navy in World War I

May 28, 2017 By Brian Wallin

[FEATURE ARTICLE] Block Island and the Navy in World War I

As we observe the centennial of America’s entry into World War I, over the next months we’ll share a few stories about the Rhode Island connection to “the war to end all wars”.  When a Rhode Islander thinks of the US Navy in World War I, Newport, RI, immediately comes to mind.  It was home […]

Filed Under: Feature Article Tagged With: block island, Navy, USS Texas, world war I

[FEATURE ARTICLE] The U-Boat in Newport Harbor

May 27, 2017 By Brian Wallin

[FEATURE ARTICLE] The U-Boat in Newport Harbor

Many Rhode Islanders are familiar with the sinking of the U-853 off Block Island in the waning days of World War II.  But, that wasn’t the first U-boat to prowl Rhode Island waters.  For this tale, we go back to 1916.  World War I had been raging for two years.  The U.S. had managed to […]

Filed Under: Feature Article Tagged With: German, Navy, submarine, world war I

[FEATURE ARTICLE] Remembering Those Who Served: The East Greenwich World War I Memorial

April 21, 2017 By Brian Wallin

[FEATURE ARTICLE] Remembering Those Who Served: The East Greenwich World War I Memorial

How many times have you driven down Main Street past the East Greenwich Town Hall and noticed the handsome stone and bronze memorial on the front lawn? Ever wondered how it got there and what it represents?  This gracefully-aging monument commemorates the World War I service of 183 East Greenwich residents who responded to the […]

Filed Under: Feature Article Tagged With: East Greenwich, varnum memorial armory, world war I

11-11-11: Ninety-Eight Years Ago in Providence

November 11, 2016 By Brian Wallin

11-11-11: Ninety-Eight Years Ago in Providence

The Great War had been raging in Europe since 1914. President Woodrow Wilson, following the will of the majority of Americans, had valiantly sought to keep the United States neutral. But Great Britain was a staunch ally of this country, and there was a desire to help but not to become embroiled in the bitter […]

Filed Under: Feature Article Tagged With: brown university, memorial park, Providence, world war I

[GALLERY] Varnum Armory’s Updated World Wars Display

September 3, 2016 By James Mitchell Varnum

[GALLERY] Varnum Armory’s Updated World Wars Display

Check out the updated World Wars display at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum! Just go here to book a tour!

Filed Under: Varnum Memorial Armory Tagged With: varnum memorial armory, world war I, World War II

[FEATURE ARTICLE] The Quonset Hut: A Rhode Island Original That Went to War – Worldwide

April 10, 2016 By Brian Wallin

[FEATURE ARTICLE] The Quonset Hut: A Rhode Island Original That Went to War – Worldwide

It was 1941 and like it or not, America was gearing up for war. One major challenge was how to house people and supplies around the globe. The answer came from right here in Rhode Island: the Quonset hut. This writer recently became interested in this simple, multi-purpose structure while researching another story. As it […]

Filed Under: Feature Article Tagged With: quonset hut, Seabee, world war I, World War II

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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 […]

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