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Historic Canons at the Varnum Memorial Armory

July 19, 2015 By James Mitchell Varnum

In addition to a comprehensive military museum of smaller items, the Varnum Memorial Armory features numerous historic canons from both the Revolutionary War and Civil War.  The following gallery provides a sample of our artillery exhibits.

The Varnum Armory is available for tours by appointment only.  To book a tour, call 401-885-4110, send an email, or fill out this online booking form!

Historic Canons and Artillery at the Varnum Memorial Armory
Historic Canons and Artillery at the Varnum Memorial Armory
Historic Canons and Artillery at the Varnum Memorial Armory
Historic Canons and Artillery at the Varnum Memorial Armory
Historic Canons and Artillery at the Varnum Memorial Armory
Historic Canons and Artillery at the Varnum Memorial Armory
The Varnum Armory collection includes a very rare and good example of a James 6-pounder cannon.
Historic Canons and Artillery at the Varnum Memorial Armory
Historic Canons and Artillery at the Varnum Memorial Armory
Historic Canons and Artillery at the Varnum Memorial Armory

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[MAY 8 VARNUM MEMBER MEETING] Speaker Greg Banner on “El Salvador: US participation in a Central American Civil War

May 4, 2023 By James Mitchell Varnum

In 1991, Greg Banner (a US Army Major at the time) was assigned as an advisor in El Salvador. The US had established an advisory team approximately 10 years prior to help that country fight a communist insurgency. Major Banner spent 15 months as the team leader for one of the several district teams living with and helping Salvadoran units fight their war. This presentation will provide some background to the war and then an overview of one soldier’s experiences there, up to and including the peace treaty which was signed at the end of his tour.

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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