In 1913, just six years after their formation, the Varnum Continentals began construction of a medieval-style armory at the corner of Main and Division Streets in East Greenwich, RI. When completed about a year later, the armory included a 40-foot by 110-foot drill hall and a home for the organization’s respected collection of weaponry, uniforms, historic artifacts, and militaria.
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Events at the Armory
The armory drill hall has hosted many public and private events over the years including community gatherings, banquets, dances, hobby shows, private celebrations, non-profit fundraisers, and a lot more!
The Varnum Memorial Armory drill hall space is extremely versatile. Left on it’s own, it provides a unique “Americana” ambiance to an event that can’t be reproduced! Alternately, it can be “dressed to the hilt” to provide a totally different look and feel (see the Alice in Wonderland gallery below).
Armory Rental Rates
WEDDINGS (and similar events): $1,200.00
PRIVATE and BUSINESS groups: $1,000.00
NON-PROFIT groups charging admission: $800.00
NON-PROFIT groups not charging admission: $600.00
Rental rates assume a minimum of 6 hours of use. Event rental fees directly support our mission to preserve and promote the historic heritage of our community, our state, and our nation!
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Our Military History Museum
The Varnum Armory Museum includes representative examples of weaponry, uniforms and artifacts dating from colonial America and through the 20th century. Among the more unusual items: a functioning 1883 Gatling gun, a Civil War era James Conversion six-pound rifled cannon, and a collection of more than 600 American and foreign patriotic and propaganda posters from World Wars I and II.
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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!
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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!