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The Varnum Continentals fulfills its mission to preserve and promote U.S. and Rhode Island history only through the efforts of our members and volunteers. On these pages, you can discover the different ways that you can help our organization through efforts ranging from Varnum Continental Membership to participating in our historical marching militia to group and corporate volunteer programs.

VARNUM CONTINENTALS MEMBERSHIP

At only $50 per person annually, membership is a great way to help the organization and keep in the loop about our latest news, events, and museum exhibits. Members get a monthly newsletter that includes Varnum Continentals news, feature articles about local and U.S. history, and in-depth articles about museum items in our collections at the Varnum House Museum and the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum. Members can also attend our monthly dinner programs that feature authoritative and engaging speakers on historic and military topics.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE VARNUM CONTINENTALS

VARNUM CONTINENTALS HISTORICAL MARCHING MILITIA

Our historical marching militia that travels New England and beyond to represent the Varnum Continentals and encourage patriotism to the public. This elite group, in period uniform and arms, marches in numerous parades and participates in a variety of civic programs and ceremonies. Joining the marching militia is a great way to engage directly with our current fans and attract new supporters. Note that you must join the Varnum Continentals before you can participate in our historical marching militia.

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Join the Varnum Continentals for $50!

At only $50 per person annually, membership keeps you in the Varnum loop and supports our efforts to preserve U.S. history and educate the public. Members get a monthly newsletter and can also attend our monthly dinner programs that feature authoritative and engaging speakers on historic and military topics. CLICK HERE TO JOIN NOW!



Make a Donation!

We’re a private nonprofit organization receiving no state or federal funding. We depend on your donations to support out valuable work to preserve U.S. history and support our two museums. MAKE A DONATION TODAY!


[MAR. 20 DINNER MEETING] Maria Vazquez on Conservation of the USS Constellation Anchor

March 5, 2023 By James Mitchell Varnum

On Monday, March 20, Varnum Armory Vice President Maria Vazquez is the featured speaker for our monthly members meeting. Her presentation, “A Brief History of Anchors and the Conservation of the USS Constellation Anchor,” will give an account of the history of anchors, how they developed, and how they were used. The presentation will continue with Maria’s insight into the thought and research that went into conserving an anchor from the USS Constellation, a sloop-of-war ship.

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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