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Guns & Beer VI Beer Tasting Fundraiser: We’re Bringin’ Out the BIG guns! (NOVEMBER 14, 2015)

October 12, 2015 By James Mitchell Varnum

Varnum Annual Beer Tasting Fundraiser Slated for Saturday, November 14, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
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This popular beer tasting fundraiser, now in its 6th year, features RI breweries, museum tours, raffles, food, and oh, yeah: the BIG guns (as in Civil War canons and a Gatling Gun).

You won’t want to miss this year’s Annual Beer Tasting Fundraiser at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum. We’ve got a stellar line-up of craft beers and breweries, most right here from Rhode Island and each with a special twist. (BUY TICKETS ONLINE NOW || Email us if you need further details!)

Here’s a partial list of participants/donors:

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Tickets are available online and at Varnum meetings and events. Tickets are $20 per person in advance; $25 at the door (space permitting). You must be over 21; IDs will be checked at the door. One low price covers it all … artisan beers, food, museum tours. Email us if you need further details!

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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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