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  • “A Stitch in Time” PBS documentary premieres on Memorial Day!

    This Memorial Day at 7:30pm, Rhode Island PBS will premiere of "A Stitch in Time", a documentary … Continue Reading

    “A Stitch in Time” PBS documentary premieres on Memorial Day!
  • [FEATURE ARTICLE] General George S. Patton: Master of the Sword

    There are few military exercises as thrilling as the charge of a cavalry unit, sabers flashing as … Continue Reading

    [FEATURE ARTICLE] General George S. Patton: Master of the Sword
  • [APR. 11 DINNER MEETING] Varnum Trustee Brian L. Wallin speaking on “Jamestown and the Military”

    The Varnum Continentals are pleased to announce that Members Meetings have resumed! Varnum … Continue Reading

    [APR. 11 DINNER MEETING] Varnum Trustee Brian L. Wallin speaking on “Jamestown and the Military”
  • [FEATURE ARTICLE] Varnum’s 1st Rhode Island Regiment Proposed for Congressional Gold Medal

    On December 17, 2021, we marked the 273rd birthday of General James Mitchell Varnum. One of George … Continue Reading

    [FEATURE ARTICLE] Varnum’s 1st Rhode Island Regiment Proposed for Congressional Gold Medal

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.

The Varnum Memorial Armory Museum is open for tours! Please fill out the form below to inquire about a tour at the Armory. Contact Our Museums Varnum House Museum 57 Peirce St., East. … 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.

Recent Posts

  • “A Stitch in Time” PBS documentary premieres on Memorial Day!
  • [FEATURE ARTICLE] General George S. Patton: Master of the Sword
  • [APR. 11 DINNER MEETING] Varnum Trustee Brian L. Wallin speaking on “Jamestown and the Military”

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