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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 Open to the Public!

June 18, 2016 By James Mitchell Varnum

The Varnum House Museum had a great opening day today!  We had several docents on hand to give tours to the public.  If you’d like to take a tour, then email house@varnumcontinentals.org or call 401-884-1776.  Please see below for our summer tour hours.


Varnum House Museum Operating Hours

Tours of the Varnum House Museum are closed for the season. Call 401-884-1776 or email house@varnumcontinentals.org if you have questions.


Varnum House docents on opening day.
Varnum House docents on opening day.
Varnum House docents.
Varnum House docents on opening day.
Varnum House docents on opening day.

 

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

Varnum House Museum Preparing for Spring

March 4, 2016 By James Mitchell Varnum

The Meeting Room at Varnum House is getting spruced up for spring. Here, Trustee Bill Weaver applies a fresh coat of paint.
The Meeting Room at Varnum House is getting spruced up for spring. Here, Trustee Bill Weaver applies a fresh coat of paint.

The Varnum House Museum is gearing up for its 2016 season, and we are currently seeking volunteers to act as docents (tour guides). Training will be provided.

Built in 1773, the House is the former manor home of General James Mitchell Varnum. Please contact Barbara Weaver at house@varnumcontinentals.org or call 401-377-0047.

Filed Under: Varnum House Museum, Varnum Volunteers Tagged With: 17th century, docent program, revolutionary war, varnum house museum, Varnum Membership, volunteer

[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.

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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