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  • [DEC. 12 DINNER MEETING] Speaker Greg Banner on The Halifax Disaster

    In December 1917, a World War I ammunition ship blew up in Halifax Harbour, Nova Scotia. This … Continue Reading

    [DEC. 12 DINNER MEETING] Speaker Greg Banner on The Halifax Disaster
  • Varnum Armory Bathroom Renovation!

    Here are some before-and-after images of our newly renovated storage room and accessible bathroom at … Continue Reading

    Varnum Armory Bathroom Renovation!
  • Watch the Varnum Armory on Rhode Island Wave!

    Check out this long-form video interview with Patrick Donovan, curator/VP at the Varnum Memorial … Continue Reading

    Watch the Varnum Armory on Rhode Island Wave!
  • [FEATURED EXHIBIT] Calligraphy Art of William Henry Pratt

    We've walked past this artwork at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum for years without giving it much … Continue Reading

    [FEATURED EXHIBIT] Calligraphy Art of William Henry Pratt

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!

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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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  • [DEC. 12 DINNER MEETING] Speaker Greg Banner on The Halifax Disaster
  • Varnum Armory Bathroom Renovation!
  • Watch the Varnum Armory on Rhode Island Wave!

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