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[FEATURED EXHIBIT] 1777 Sword Possibly Captured with British General Prescott

February 5, 2017 By James Mitchell Varnum

On the night of July 9, 1777, Barton’s Raiders captured the British Commander-in-Chief, General Prescott, in Middletown, RI.  At the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum, we have a sword that is purported to be the one taken from Prescott on that night.

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Museum description of General Prescott's sword.
Museum description of General Prescott’s sword.
Museum description of General Prescott's sword.
Museum description of General Prescott’s sword.
Museum description of General Prescott's sword.
Museum description of General Prescott’s sword.
Purported to be British General Prescott's sword.
Purported to be British General Prescott’s sword.
Purported to be British General Prescott's sword.
Purported to be British General Prescott’s sword.
Purported to be British General Prescott's sword.
Purported to be British General Prescott’s sword.
Purported to be British General Prescott's sword.
Purported to be British General Prescott’s sword.
Purported to be British General Prescott's sword.
Purported to be British General Prescott’s sword.

Filed Under: Museum Exhibits, Varnum Memorial Armory Tagged With: barton, prescott, revolutionary war, sword, varnum memorial armory

[DEC. 12 DINNER MEETING] Speaker Greg Banner on The Halifax Disaster

December 3, 2022 By James Mitchell Varnum

In December 1917, a World War I ammunition ship blew up in Halifax Harbour, Nova Scotia. This massive event was listed as the largest man-made explosion in human history prior to atomic weapons and totally devastated the city. Thousands died. Our December speaker, Varnum Member Greg Banner, will describe the background, event, response, and results and discuss aspects of military, nautical, local, and emergency response history.

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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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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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