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[GALLERY] September 2015 Member Dinner a Great Success!

September 20, 2015 By James Mitchell Varnum

Our monthly member dinner featured Frank J. Williams, Lincoln Scholar & Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of RI. There was also great food and even better company!  Check out the gallery!

The Varnum House Museum's Mystery Musket on display at the September Member Dinner.
The Varnum House Museum’s Mystery Musket on display at the September Member Dinner.
Chief Justice Frank Williams speaking on Abraham Lincoln.
Chief Justice Frank Williams speaking on Abraham Lincoln.
Chief Justice Frank Williams speaking on Abraham Lincoln.
Chief Justice Frank Williams speaking on Abraham Lincoln.
The Varnum Continentals President addresses the membership.
The Varnum Continentals President addresses the membership.
A fantastic dinner with Varnum Continentals members!
A fantastic dinner with Varnum Continentals members!
Star Spangled Banner performed at the Varnum Continentals Member Dinner.
Star Spangled Banner performed at the Varnum Continentals Member Dinner.

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[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.

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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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