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Busy Summer for the Varnum Continentals Historic Marching Unit

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Over the summer, the Varnum Continentals Historic Marching Unit participated in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)/Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Flag Day Observation at the Dunes Club in Narragansett.

Later in the summer, Joanne Breslin (COL, Commander), David Trimmer (CAPT), John Greene (PVT), and Larry Mc Donald (LTC) presented the colors at the Nathanael Greene Birthday Celebration at the Greene Homestead in Coventry, RI. The Kentish Guards and Kingston Reds also participated in the event.

The unit was also honored to participate in East Greenwich’s Annual Summer’s End festivities in Eldredge Field, presenting the colors as the Navy Band NE Pops Ensemble played a stirring rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.

ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS: As we prepare for our 2019-2020 season, we welcome fellow Varnum members to join our marching unit. For more information, talk with any current marching member or contact news@varnumcontinentals.org.

  • Varnums at the DAR /SAR Flag Day Observation
  • Nathanael Greene Birthday Celebration at the Greene Homestead
  • East Greenwich’s Annual Summer’s End festivities

Varnum Historic Military Command at the Rhode Island State House for flag presentation

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Statues in the Rhode Island State House honor various branches of the U.S. Military service. Each statue (purchased by the State in 1945) was meant to be flanked by a U.S. flag and a flag representing that branch of the military. Three of these flags were missing for many years; the Rhode Island Historic Military Commands (aka RI Militia) purchased flags to replace those missing and donated them to the state.

On Friday, June 22, representatives of most of the 11 historic units (including the Varnum Historic Military Command) — in uniforms of the American Revolutionary War and American Civil War eras — presented the flags to the State of Rhode Island.

[GALLERY] Varnum Continentals Marching Militia at East Greenwich Summer’s End 2016

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We got some great images of the Varnum Continentals Historic Marching Militia from the East Greenwich Summer’s End Concert on Sept. 3, 2016.

It was a great show and we had a great time participating in this community event.

March with the Varnum Continentals!

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Varnum Continentals Marching Militia
Varnum Continentals Marching Militia

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Newport kicked off the start of the 2016 season for the Varnum Continentals Marching Militia.  The streets were packed, the crowds lively, and the participating Historic RI Military Commands were out in force and looking sharp. Afterwards, the Newport Artillery Company Armory was open for refreshments and a look at their impressive collection.

March with the Varnum Continentals!

As we gear up for another active season, we invite all interested members to join us for an informal evening of refreshments and comradery to find out more about joining our group on Thursday, April 28, at 7:00 PM at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum.  Contact Joanne Breslin, Colonel Commanding, Varnum Continentals, at news@varnumcontinentals.org for more information.

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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