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[JUNE 11 DINNER MEETING] Cookout at the Varnum House Museum

June 6, 2018 By James Mitchell Varnum

Varnum House Museum

On Monday, June 11, 2018, the Varnum members’ meeting will be held on the grounds of the Varnum House Museum. It’s a chance to kick back, enjoy the gardens, and tour the historic 1773 Varnum House. Burgers, hot dogs, BBQ grilled chicken, dessert, and all the staples of a summer cook-out will be served, plus a choice of beverages.

Tours of Varnum House Museum will take place from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Be among the first to see the interior of the house after its latest round of restorations. As always, your guests are welcome. The event will go on rain or shine.

Reservations for this dinner must be received by 5:00 pm Friday, June 8. Call Scott Seaback at 401-413-6277 or email him at scott@ritemps.com.

TIME: 5:30 PM to 8:00 pm (come early and tour the museum!)
LOCATION: Varnum House Museum, 57 Peirce Street, East Greenwich 02818. (<— Google Maps link)
FEE: $10 including dinner (soft drinks, beer, and wine included)

This is our last members’ meeting of the season; no meetings in July and August. See you in September!

Varnum House Museum
Varnum House Museum

Filed Under: Speaking Program, Varnum House Museum Tagged With: 18th century, speaker program, varnum house museum, Varnum Membership

Varnum House Museum Open for Tours in 2018!

June 3, 2018 By James Mitchell Varnum

Varnum House Museum
Varnum House Museum

The Varnum House Museum is open for tours during the summer season!

Come visit us in June, July, and August on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Contact the the Varnum House Museum by calling 401-884-1776 or email house@varnumcontinentals.org.

Varnum House Museum
Varnum House Museum
Varnum House Museum 2018 Tour Season!

Filed Under: Varnum House Museum Tagged With: 18th century, tours, varnum house museum

[GALLERY] Varnum House Colonial Yuletide 2017 a Big Success!

December 12, 2017 By James Mitchell Varnum

On December 10, 2017, the Varnum House Museum hosted its Annual Colonial Yuletide Celebration featuring festive holiday decorations, live music, refreshments, and guided tours by docents in period costume.

Our many visitors toured the museum and took in many new exhibits and revamped rooms in this 1773 mansion museum. Built in 1773 by General James Mitchell Varnum, the museum contains a wide variety of rare, early American furniture, letters, books, musical instruments, children’s toys, and other antiques.

Check out this image gallery from our Christmas celebration!

Varnum House Colonial Yuletide 2017
Varnum House Colonial Yuletide 2017
Varnum House Colonial Yuletide 2017
Varnum House Colonial Yuletide 2017
Varnum House Colonial Yuletide 2017
Varnum House Colonial Yuletide
Varnum House Colonial Yuletide 2017
Varnum House Colonial Yuletide 2017
Varnum House Colonial Yuletide 2017
Varnum House Colonial Yuletide 2017
Varnum House Colonial Yuletide 2017
Varnum House Colonial Yuletide 2017
Varnum House Colonial Yuletide 2017
Varnum House Colonial Yuletide 2017
Varnum House Colonial Yuletide 2017
Varnum House Colonial Yuletide 2017
Varnum House Colonial Yuletide 2017
Varnum House Colonial Yuletide 2017
Varnum House Colonial Yuletide 2017
Varnum House Colonial Yuletide 2017

Filed Under: Varnum House Museum Tagged With: 18th century, colonial yuletide, fundraiser, james mitchell varnum, varnum house museum

First Annual Varnum House Docents’ Outing

August 21, 2017 By James Mitchell Varnum

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 view the exterior painting of the 1773 house museum, which is currently in progress.

Varnum House Museum Docent Outing
Varnum House Museum Docent Outing
Varnum House Museum Docent Outing
Varnum House Museum Docent Outing

Filed Under: Varnum House Museum, Varnum Volunteers Tagged With: docent program, varnum house museum

Varnum House Museum Temporarily Closed for Renovations

June 29, 2017 By James Mitchell Varnum

The Varnum House Museum in East Greenwich, RI.

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, the Varnum House Museum won a generous $69,585 Champlin Foundation grant towards exterior painting, ceiling replacement and repair, window restoration, and chimney repair.  Great progress on several of these projects has already been made, and now it’s time to paint the house’s exterior while the weather is good!  This temporary closing of the museum will allow the contractors to perform their work as efficiently as possible.

Don’t worry, though.  We will keep you informed on the project’s progress and let you know when the museum reopens.  We think that you’ll be amazed at how great the house looks when we’re open again!

If you have questions, please call 401-884-1776 or email house@varnumcontinentals.org.

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Filed Under: Historic Preservation, Varnum House Museum Tagged With: varnum house museum

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Story of Gettysburg and Bull Run Cannons on “State of the State”

September 26, 2023 By James Mitchell Varnum

Watch this episode of “State of the State”, where host Richard August interviews Varnum Continentals President Patrick Donovan about moving of two American Civil War cannons from the Rhode Island State House to the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum, where they are now on display for the public.

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.

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Preserving and sharing Rhode Island military history to inspire and educate the public.

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