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You are here: Home / Speaking Program / [JUNE 12 DINNER MEETING] Cookout at the Varnum House Museum

[JUNE 12 DINNER MEETING] Cookout at the Varnum House Museum

June 6, 2017 By James Mitchell Varnum

Varnum Continentals Community Barbecue 2016
Varnum Continentals Community Barbecue 2016

The June 12th Varnum Continentals members’ meeting will be held on the grounds of the Varnum House Museum. It’s a chance to kick back, enjoy the gardens, and socialize with your fellow Varnum Continentals.  Burgers, hot dogs, BBQ grilled chicken and all the staples of a summer cook-out will be served, plus a choice of beverages.

Varnum House Docents 2017
Varnum House Docents 2017

As a special treat, the June dinner meeting will feature tours of the 1773 Varnum House Museum.  These tours will feature docents, in colonial dress, leading tours of James Mitchell Varnum’s historic home.

As always, your guests are welcome. The event is rain or shine; we have tents.

TIME: Monday, June 12 from 5:30 pm – 8 pm
PLACE: Varnum House Museum, 57 Peirce Street, East Greenwich, RI
FEE: $10 (soft drinks, beer, and wine included)

PLEASE NOTE:  This will be our last meeting until September (no members’ meetings in July and August).

Reservations must be received by 5 pm Friday, June 9.  Call Scott Seaback at 401-413-6277 or email him at scott@ritemps.com.

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

Join the Varnum Continentals for $50!

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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