Varnum Continentals

Preserving and Sharing Rhode Island History

Varnum House Museum

Varnum House Museum

Mansion Built by General James Mitchell Varnum It was 1773 when James Mitchell Varnum purchased a large plot of land overlooking Greenwich Bay in East Greenwich, RI, for the sum of $90. Varnum, a … Former home of General James Mitchell Varnum

Varnum Memorial Armory

Event Spaces for Rent

VARNUM MEMORIAL ARMORY(Indoor Events ONLY) 6 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI, 02818 || Google Maps || Get directions Our large function hall (40 feet by 110 feet) can accommodate events … Rent our facilities for your next event!

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Varnum House docent team ready to give tours of the 1773 mansion owned by General James Mitchell Varnum.

Varnum Memorial Armory Museum (Military & Naval Museum) The Varnum Memorial Armory Museum contains an extensive military and naval museum with a focus on Rhode Island military history. Our … Book a tour at one or both of our museums!

About the Varnum Continentals

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.

Our Mission

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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