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Bartending Benefit at the Hill & Harbor Cigar Lounge

August 28, 2017 By James Mitchell Varnum

— Tuesday, September 19 (6 PM – 9 PM) — Join us for a Guest Bartending Benefit at the Hill & Harbor Cigar Lounge, 564 Main St., East Greenwich, RI (401-885-0111). It’ll be a great night of fun benefiting the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum and the Varnum Continentals. Featuring guest bartenders Carmino DeMaio, Jason Burke, and Dennis Lavan! There will be a cash raffle, silent auction with sports memorabilia, and cigar deals.

Hill & Harbor Cigar Lounge, 564 Main St., East Greenwich, RI (401-885-0111)

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GUNS & BEER VII BEER TASTING FUNDRAISER (November 19, 2016)

November 1, 2016 By James Mitchell Varnum

Varnum Annual Beer Tasting Fundraiser Slated for Saturday, November 19 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
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ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED!
Please buy your tickets at the door.

This popular beer tasting fundraiser, now in its 7th year, features RI breweries, museum tours, raffles, food, and oh, yeah: the BIG guns (as in a Civil War Gatling Gun and a lot more).  You won’t want to miss this year’s Annual Beer Tasting Fundraiser at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum. We’ve got a stellar line-up of craft beers and breweries, many from right here from Rhode Island and each with a special twist (BUY TICKETS ONLINE NOW).  For details, contact John Anderson (Email || 401-527-6440).  Mark your calendar: Saturday, November 19 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.

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PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED AT THE DOOR!  Here’s a partial list of participants/donors:

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Tickets are $20 per person in advance; $25 at the door (space permitting). PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED!  One low price covers it all … artisan beers, food, museum tours.  For details, contact John Anderson (Email || 401-527-6440).

ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED!
Please buy your tickets at the door.

Filed Under: Varnum Fundraisers, Varnum Memorial Armory Tagged With: beer tasting, fundraiserguns and beer, guns and beer, varnum memorial armory

Beer Tasting Fundraiser to Feature Rare Civil War Canon

October 29, 2015 By James Mitchell Varnum

In preparation for our Guns & Beer VI Annual Beer Tasting Fundraiser (Saturday, November 14), we successfully moved the Civil War James cannon (click here for more information about this canon) from our canon shed to the Varnum Memorial Armory’s drill hall today.

This very rare 19th century canon is being brought out as a special treat to our beer tasting attendees. CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS!

Varnum Continentals move the rare James canon to the Varnum Armory Drill Hall.
Varnum Continentals move the rare James canon to the Varnum Armory Drill Hall.

Special thanks go to Gordon Kilday (Quonset Auto Body) who provided a flat bed truck for the move and to truck operator Mike Corey along with several Varnum member volunteer assistance.

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Guns & Beer VI Beer Tasting Fundraiser: We’re Bringin’ Out the BIG guns! (NOVEMBER 14, 2015)

October 12, 2015 By James Mitchell Varnum

Varnum Annual Beer Tasting Fundraiser Slated for Saturday, November 14, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
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BUY TICKETS ONLINE!

This popular beer tasting fundraiser, now in its 6th year, features RI breweries, museum tours, raffles, food, and oh, yeah: the BIG guns (as in Civil War canons and a Gatling Gun).

You won’t want to miss this year’s Annual Beer Tasting Fundraiser at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum. We’ve got a stellar line-up of craft beers and breweries, most right here from Rhode Island and each with a special twist. (BUY TICKETS ONLINE NOW || Email us if you need further details!)

Here’s a partial list of participants/donors:

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Tickets are available online and at Varnum meetings and events. Tickets are $20 per person in advance; $25 at the door (space permitting). You must be over 21; IDs will be checked at the door. One low price covers it all … artisan beers, food, museum tours. Email us if you need further details!

BUY TICKETS ONLINE NOW!

 

Filed Under: Varnum Fundraisers, Varnum Memorial Armory Tagged With: beer tasting, fundraising, guns and beer, varnum memorial armory

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[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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