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[FEATURED EXHIBIT] Latham Artillery Battery Confederate Guidon

January 13, 2018 By James Mitchell Varnum

This is the Latham Artillery Battery guidon (restored by the University of Rhode Island Conservation Laboratory). This historic flag is a powerful symbol of Rhode Island’s sacrifice in the American Civil War. The 4th Rhode Island Volunteers captured it after making a bold charge at the Battle of New Berne on March 14th, 1862.

The flag is on loan to the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum from the Providence Marine Corps of Artillery’s Museum of Rhode Island Military History.

Latham Artillery Battery guidon (U.S. Civil War)
Latham Artillery Battery guidon (U.S. Civil War)
Latham Artillery Battery guidon (U.S. Civil War)
Latham Artillery Battery guidon (U.S. Civil War)
Latham Artillery Battery guidon (U.S. Civil War)
Latham Artillery Battery guidon (U.S. Civil War)
Latham Artillery Battery guidon (U.S. Civil War)
Latham Artillery Battery guidon (U.S. Civil War)
Latham Artillery Battery guidon (U.S. Civil War)
Latham Artillery Battery guidon (U.S. Civil War)
U.S. Civil War’s Battle at New Bern
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U.S. Civil War’s Battle at New Bern
U.S. Civil War’s Battle at New Bern
Latham Artillery Battery guidon (U.S. Civil War)
Latham Artillery Battery guidon (U.S. Civil War)

Filed Under: Museum Exhibits, Varnum Memorial Armory Tagged With: civil war, confederate, flag, guidon

[FEATURED EXHIBIT] Civil War Guidon Flag gets Professional Framing

May 18, 2016 By James Mitchell Varnum

We took the Civil War-era 1st Rhode Island Cavalry guidon flag to Crestar Picture Framing today for a professional display.  In these images, Tony Scelsa takes precise measurements for the new frame.

1st Rhode Island Cavalry guidon flag being professionally framed at Crestar Picture Framing
1st Rhode Island Cavalry guidon flag being professionally framed at Crestar Picture Framing
1st Rhode Island Cavalry guidon flag being professionally framed at Crestar Picture Framing

We plan to mount a plexiglass sheet with museum-quality ultra-violet protection over the flag’s existing archival-safe matting and frame.  The treated plexiglass will protect the flag from light damage and will keep curious fingers and dust off of the cloth.  The display’s backside is open to the unbleached linen backing to allow the flag to breathe.

While the custom framing is ordered and built, the flag will be professionally cleaned previous to display in the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum.  To book a tour of the Armory’s military history collection, just click here.

Filed Under: Museum Exhibits, Varnum Memorial Armory Tagged With: 19th century, cavalry, civil war, featured exhibit, flag, guidon

[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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