Model 1816 flintlock in .69 caliber
Here’s a close-up look at the lock from an 1833-dated Model 1816 flintlock in .69 caliber.
Frank Quagan’s rendition of “Varnum’s Black Regiment”
At the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum, we have artist Frank Quagan’s rendition of “Varnum’s Black Regiment”, the integrated 1st Rhode Island Regiment formed during the American Revolutionary War.
16th-Century Swiss Halberd from the Revolutionary War
This European halberd at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum dates from the 15th or 16th century. A halberd is a type of polearm used in combat to repel mounted cavalry charges and signal or direct troops.
Model 1816 Springfield Musket from the American Civil War
This is a Model 1816 Springfield musket converted from flint to percussion. It was a common firearm in the first half of the American Civil War. The stock inspector cartouche is still visible.
1797 Arrest Warrant for “Failure to Parade”
Here we have a 1797 dated arrest warrant for East Greenwich resident, Thomas Howland, for not paying his fine and late fee ($2.22 total) for skipping out on parade duty as a member of the Kentish Guards!
LIFE. LIBERTY. BEER. 10th Annual Craft Beer Tasting Fundraiser (Nov. 23, 2019)
Varnum Annual Craft Beer Tasting Fundraiser Slated for Saturday, November 23 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum.
Springfield Rifle belonging to African American Civil War Veteran Isaac J. Winters
At the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum, we now have the Springfield rifle carried by African American, Isaac J. Winters, of Company F 43rd U.S. Colored Troops during the American Civil War. He fought heroically in — and survived despite being wounded — some of the War’s most horrific combat.
Prototype Gazda 20mm Cannon Shell from World War II
An Austrian Count and World War I ace, Antoine Gazda, moved to Rhode Island and lived in the Biltmore Hotel (Providence, RI) for all of World War II, where he was guarded 24 hours a day in secret as he developed an aircraft version of his 20mm cannon. This shell casing at the Varnum Memorial Amory Museum was the first round fired from his prototype.
[FEATURED GALLERY] Unpublished World War II images from the 76th Division Artillery
Here’s a special treat! At the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum, we have a photo album that belonged to a member of the 76th Division Artillery in World War II.
“The Value of American History” speech by Patrick Donovan, Varnum Armory Curator
This speech by Patrick Donovan was given to the Varnum Continentals membership during our monthly dinner meeting and speaker program on 8 April 2019. I believe, the teaching and sharing of American history can help us come together as a country through the realization that we have a shared story of our national birth and […]