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You are here: Home / Speaking Program / [DEC 11 DINNER MEETING] Maureen Taylor on her book “The Last Muster: Images of the Revolutionary War Generation”

[DEC 11 DINNER MEETING] Maureen Taylor on her book “The Last Muster: Images of the Revolutionary War Generation”

December 4, 2017 By James Mitchell Varnum

Maureen Taylor
Maureen Taylor

Our December 11 Varnum Member Dinner Meeting will feature a discussion by the author of “The Last Muster”, a remarkable two-volume book (Amazon.com: Volume I || Volume II) by internationally known expert of photographic history, Maureen Taylor. Clients from around the world have sought her expertise in historic photograph identification, photo preservation, and family history research.

This publication is a remarkable collection of images of the Revolutionary War generation (more details at The Last Muster Project page). Photography was in its infancy in the early 19th century and a number of images of men who fought in the War of Independence were captured on daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, and carte des visites paper. Maureen has assembled more than 100 of these historic treasures. Her pioneering work in historic photo research is unprecedented, evidenced by her success in solving photo mysteries. The author of several books, scholarly articles, and online columns, she has appeared on ABC’s The View and The Today Show on NBC. She has been featured in numerous publications including The Boston Globe, The New York Times, and Better Homes and Gardens. The Wall Street Journal has dubbed Maureen as “the nation’s foremost historical photo detective.”

The Last Muster (two volumes)
The Last Muster (two volumes)

She is a sought-after speaker at historical and genealogical societies, museums, conferences, libraries, and other organizations across the U.S. and in London and Canada. Are there still more photos of Revolutionary War veterans still out there? Could be. Don’t miss this unique program as Maureen shares with us anecdotes about her work as a photo detective.

Reservations must be received by 5:00 pm Friday, December 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)
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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