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Varnum House Docent’s Give Tours to over 100 Elementary School Students

June 2, 2016 By James Mitchell Varnum

Varnum House Docents prepared for a school tour.
Varnum House Docents prepared for a school tour.

The Varnum House Museum was thrilled to launch its new docent program by giving tours to over 100 elementary school students in East Greenwich, RI.

It was all hands on deck on June 2 when the new docents showed off our newly-renovated Varnum House Museum to the kids.  As usual, the children showed great interest in the the rich history contained in our 18th-century mansion museum originally built and owned by General James Mitchell Varnum in 1773.

We’re looking forward to officially opening the Varnum House to the public on Saturday, June 18 (see full hours below).  If you’d like to book a tour, then email house@varnumcontinentals.org or call 401-884-1776.


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.


Varnum House Docents prepared for a school tour.
Varnum House Docents
Varnum House Docents prepared for a school tour.
Varnum House Docents
Varnum House Docents prepared for a school tour.
Varnum House Docents
Varnum House Docents prepared for a school tour.
Varnum House Docents
Varnum House Docents prepared for a school tour.
Varnum House Docents

 


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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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