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Varnum House BBQ a Big Success!

June 17, 2016 By James Mitchell Varnum

On Monday, June 13, we had our annual Varnum Continentals Community Barbecue at the Varnum House Museum.  What a great time!  We had about 100 guests on the grounds for the celebration and taking tours of the newly-refreshed 1773 house museum (originally built by General James Mitchell Varnum).

Varnum Continentals Community Barbecue 2016
Varnum Continentals Community Barbecue 2016
Varnum Continentals Community Barbecue 2016
Varnum Continentals Community Barbecue 2016
Varnum Continentals Community Barbecue 2016
Varnum Continentals Community Barbecue 2016
Varnum Continentals Community Barbecue 2016
Varnum Continentals Community Barbecue 2016

New Varnum House Docent Program Launched

It was also a great night to launch our new docent program at the Varnum House Museum.  Under the leadership of Varnum Continentals VP Barbara Weaver, the new docents have already done tours for local elementary school students and will be available to give tours on weekends this summer (see museum tour hours below).

Docents on duty at the Varnun House Museum
Docents on duty at the Varnun House Museum
Docents on duty at the Varnun House Museum
Docents on duty at the Varnun House Museum
Docents on duty at the Varnun House Museum
Docents on duty at the Varnun House Museum
Martin Denny-Brown
Martin Denny-Brown

COL Martin Denny-Brown Retires

Varnum’s Regiment, RIM, also recognized the retirement of one of our Past Commanders, COL Martin Denny-Brown. Martin served in the US Army; he enlisted in Varnum’s Regiment in 1985 and has been an active member and leader of the militia and Varnum organization since Day 1. Martin served on the Executive Committee, was a Varnum trustee, and headed the Property Committee.

We’d like to thank everyone who came out that night, including guests and neighbors, for a great time. We look forward to seeing you this summer.  To arrange a tour at the Varnum House Museum, please call 401-884-1776 or email house@varnumcontinentals.org.


Varnum House Museum Operating Hours

Tours of the Varnum House Museum are closed for the season. Call 401-884-1776 or email house@varnumcontinentals.org if you have questions.



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At only $50 per person annually, membership keeps you in the Varnum loop and supports our efforts to preserve U.S. history and educate the public. Members get a monthly newsletter and can also attend our monthly dinner programs that feature authoritative and engaging speakers on historic and military topics. CLICK HERE TO JOIN NOW!



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

December 3, 2022 By James Mitchell Varnum

In December 1917, a World War I ammunition ship blew up in Halifax Harbour, Nova Scotia. This massive event was listed as the largest man-made explosion in human history prior to atomic weapons and totally devastated the city. Thousands died. Our December speaker, Varnum Member Greg Banner, will describe the background, event, response, and results and discuss aspects of military, nautical, local, and emergency response history.

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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