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Varnum Armory’s 1903 field gun now on loan to the Benefit Street State Arsenal Museum
The Varnum Continentals’ Rhode Island National Guard-issued 1903 field gun and limber has been moved to the Benefit Street Arsenal (BSA) Museum as part of ...
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First Annual Varnum House Docents’ Outing
The Varnum House Museum docents held their first annual outing on the grounds of Varnum House Museum. This provided the docents with an opportunity to ...
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Varnum Armory Front Entrance Remodeled!
We’ve made a lot of improvements to the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum’s front entrance. Varnum Member Andrew Barkley has rebuilt our original circa-1920s sign board ...
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American Civil War Drum from the American Brass Band of Rhode Island
Another great exhibit at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum… The American Brass Band of Rhode Island was formed as a state-chartered military band in 1837 ...
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U.S. Civil War canteen carried by Dan Sullivan (2nd Rhode Island Volunteers)
Another wonderful addition to the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum: a canteen carried by a Daniel Sullivan of the 2nd Rhode Island Volunteers from 1862 to ...
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Civil War Tintype of 2nd Lt. John K. Knowles
A new tintype photograph is now on display at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum. It is an image of 2nd Lt. John K. Knowles of ...
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Varnum House Museum Temporarily Closed for Renovations
The Varnum House Museum will be closed for tours for the next several weekends while the historic 1773 mansion undergoes some much-needed renovations. In 2016, ...
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Varnum Continentals help preserve 1843 militia flag in North Kingstown
The Varnum Continentals are providing assistance in saving yet another Rhode Island historical treasure. This time, it’s a rare and beautiful, hand-painted, silk 1843 militia ...
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The M3A1 “grease gun”
An iconic weapon from World War II is now on display at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum: the M3A1 "grease gun".
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Varnum volunteers contribute to restoration of RI Civil War treasure
A key aspect of the Varnum Continental’s mission is to preserve Rhode Island military history. To that end we are working with the Benefit Street ...
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[JUNE 12 DINNER MEETING] Cookout at the Varnum House Museum
The June 12th Varnum Continentals members’ meeting will be held on the grounds of the Varnum House Museum. It’s a chance to kick back, enjoy ...
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Block Island and the Navy in World War I
As we observe the centennial of America’s entry into World War I, over the next months we’ll share a few stories about the Rhode Island ...
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The U-Boat in Newport Harbor
Many Rhode Islanders are familiar with the sinking of the U-853 off Block Island in the waning days of World War II. But, that wasn’t ...
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Varnum Armory Function Hall for your Next Event!
If you need a versatile event space, then look no further than the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum‘s function hall (40 feet by 110 feet), the ...
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The Final Resting Place of a Hero of the American Revolution: Col. Israel Angell
This month marks the 99th anniversary of a special honor paid to a hero of the American Revolution, Rhode Island’s own Israel Angell. It was ...
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[MAY 8 DINNER MEETING] Abductions in the American Revolution: Christian McBurney speaks about his latest book
At the Monday, May 8 Varnum Continentals Members’ Meeting, respected historian and author Christian McBurney will talk about his latest book, “Abductions in the American ...
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Remembering Those Who Served: The East Greenwich World War I Memorial
How many times have you driven down Main Street past the East Greenwich Town Hall and noticed the handsome stone and bronze memorial on the ...
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WWII Foundation Presents D-Day: Over Normandy on May 27, 2017
PLEASE NOTE: The Varnum Continentals will have a table at this event! The public is invited to the world premiere of the new documentary film ...
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