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Exhibit Space Renovations at the Varnum Armory

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At the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum, we have launched an exciting new project to build new, professional exhibit displays. This includes new blackout shades to restricts ultra-violet from damaging our historic documents, dyed textiles, and original photos. We are also laying out displays before the new display cases arrive.

The Varnum Memorial Armory Museum will be closed for tours as we do this work over the next month or so.

Moving old displays out of the room provides the opportunity for a deep clean.
Installing blackout shades to preserve out exhibits.
Experimenting with exhibit layouts before the new display cases arrive.
And here are the new display cases, on long-term loan from the Naval War College in Newport, RI.

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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.

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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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