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  • Colonial Yuletide Event at the Varnum House Museum Returns!

    Celebrate General James Mitchel Varnum's 275th Birthday at the Varnum House Museum's Colonial … Continue Reading

    Colonial Yuletide Event at the Varnum House Museum Returns!
  • [FREE LECTURE] “German Soldiers in Rhode Island, 1776 to 1779” by Dr. Friederike Baer

    WHO: Dr. Friederike BaerWHAT: Free lecture titled "'I cannot call it a Conquest – the Rebels ran … Continue Reading

    [FREE LECTURE] “German Soldiers in Rhode Island, 1776 to 1779” by Dr. Friederike Baer
  • [EVENTS] Old Colony History Museum in Taunton, MA, host two events of interest to Varnums and history buffs

    Check out these fantastic events from the Old Colony History Museum in Taunton, MA. Thurs., … Continue Reading

    [EVENTS] Old Colony History Museum in Taunton, MA, host two events of interest to Varnums and history buffs
  • [MEMBERS] Final Reminder: Register to Attend the Varnum Continentals Annual Meeting

    This is a FINAL REMINDER to sign up to attend the 2023 Varnum Continentals Annual Meeting on Monday, … Continue Reading

    [MEMBERS] Final Reminder: Register to Attend the Varnum Continentals Annual Meeting

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

In 1913, just six years after their formation, the Varnum Continentals began construction of a medieval-style armory at the corner of Main and Division Streets in East Greenwich, RI. In the mid … One of New England's most impressive military museums!

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!

Book a Tour

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

Preserving and sharing Rhode Island military history to inspire and educate the public.

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  • Colonial Yuletide Event at the Varnum House Museum Returns!
  • [FREE LECTURE] “German Soldiers in Rhode Island, 1776 to 1779” by Dr. Friederike Baer
  • [EVENTS] Old Colony History Museum in Taunton, MA, host two events of interest to Varnums and history buffs

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