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[FEATURED EXHIBIT] Grand Army of the Republic Post 6 Guidon Reunited with a Former Commander

October 9, 2021 By James Mitchell Varnum

This Grand Army of the Republic Post 6 guidon has just been reunited with one of its former commanders, Lyman Aylesworth, at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum. This American Civil War flag was acquired thanks to generous donations from our Facebook friends. Thank you! This guidon will be professionally conserved and mounted for display. Reno Post was located at the Kentish Guards Armory in East Greenwich, RI.

Interestingly, when we acquired this artifact via auction, we assumed that there was one flag in the plastic sleeve. It turns out that there were in fact two of these silk flags within the sleeve. As two-fer-one deals go, this worked out well for us!

U.S. Civil War Grand Army of the Republic Post 6 Guidon at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum

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“A Stitch in Time” PBS documentary premieres on Memorial Day!

May 27, 2022 By James Mitchell Varnum

This Memorial Day at 7:30pm, Rhode Island PBS will premiere of “A Stitch in Time”, a documentary about the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum’s discovery and conservation of (and the history behind) the oldest intact flag in the Americas.

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.

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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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