Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
(Military & Naval Museum)
The Varnum Memorial Armory Museum contains an extensive military and naval museum with a focus on Rhode Island military history. Our collections spans from the Revolutionary War to modern U.S. military engagements.
You can tour the Armory during an Armory Open House (FREE) or take a paid private tour. To see our calendar of upcoming open house or to book a tour.
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Varnum House Museum
(18th-Century House Museum)
It was 1773 when James Mitchell Varnum purchased a large plot of land overlooking Greenwich Bay in East Greenwich, RI, for the sum of $90.
As a prominent figure in the Revolutionary War and early-American politics, Varnum attracted a “who’s who” of guests to the mansion built on this land, including George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette, Rochambeau, John Sullivan, Nathanael Greene, and many others.
Containing numerous historical artifacts ranging from the late 17th century through the mid 19th century, the Varnum House Museum is open format, meaning that very few exhibits are behind glass or ropes. It is as if you’re touring the house as it appeared in the late 18th century!
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Contact Our Museums
Varnum House Museum
57 Peirce St., East. Greenwich, RI, 02818
401-884-1776 || Email the house.
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Varnum Memorial Armory
6 Main St., East Greenwich, RI, 02818
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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!