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You are here: Home / Speaking Program / [SEPT 11 DINNER MEETING] Author/historian Paul F. Caranci on his book “Wired”

[SEPT 11 DINNER MEETING] Author/historian Paul F. Caranci on his book “Wired”

September 4, 2017 By James Mitchell Varnum

Paul F. Caranci
Paul F. Caranci

September’s speaker, Paul F. Caranci (Website || Amazon) Rhode Island’s former Deputy Secretary of State (2007-2015) and North Providence town councilman (1994-2011) has dedicated his life to public service, history, and writing. He is the author of seven published books (with an 8th upcoming), and numerous magazine and online articles. He last spoke at a Varnum Continentals member meeting about his book “The Hanging and Redemption of John Gordon: The True Story of Rhode Island’s Last Execution.”

Wired by Paul F. Caranci
Wired by Paul F. Caranci

At our September meeting, he’ll speak about his book “Wired,” an explosive case of political corruption that rocked a small town, an entire state, and drew headlines across the nation. Three sitting councilmen had been arrested and accused of executing a scheme to extort bribes. And once the dust settled, as many as 10 North Providence officials were caught up in a scandal that swirled around nearly everyone in the suburban New England town that some called, “the most corrupt town in America.”

Yet had it not been for one man who worked undercover with the FBI for seventeen months — a career politician with 30 years’ experience railing against corruption — the scheme may never have been revealed. In “Wired,” Caranci shares his harrrowing personal account of how he gambled his 30-year political career, his reputation, and his family’s safety in his quest to restore good, honest government to a community that needed it most.

Join us for this not-to-be-missed presentation! As always, your guests are welcome.

Reservations must be received by 5:00 pm Friday, September 8. Call Scott Seaback at 401-413-6277 or email him at scott@ritemps.com.

TIME: 5:30 pm (social hour); 6:30 pm (dinner followed by program)
MENU: Steak Fry! Steaks on the grill, baked potato bar, grilled veggies, salad, rolls & butter, dessert and coffee.
LOCATION: Varnum Memorial Armory Museum, 6 Main St, East Greenwich, RI, 02818.
FEE: $20/person including dinner


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[FEATURED EXHIBIT] Unpacking the U.S. Civil War Bull Run Cannon

September 19, 2023 By James Mitchell Varnum

It took some work at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum, but the Bull Run cannon’s gun tube is finally free of packed trash. We tried compressed air and plumbing augers, but what worked (with a lot of effort) was an American Civil War-period artillery worm! An unconventional use of an historic artifact, perhaps, but it got the job done.

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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