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Preserving and Sharing Rhode Island Military History to Inpire and Educate the Public.

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[FEATURED EXHIBIT] Battle Damage to the Gettysburg Gun of Battery B

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Check out the visible battle damage on the right wheel of the Gettysburg Gun of Battery B (1st Rhode Island Light Artillery). The Gettysburg (and Bull Run) guns are installed at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum! We can now see these incredible relics see other interesting details from their time in the American Civil War.

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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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