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GUNS & BEER IX BEER TASTING FUNDRAISER (November 17, 2018)

November 15, 2018 By James Mitchell Varnum

Varnum Annual Beer Tasting Fundraiser Slated for Saturday, November 17 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
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 ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED!
Please buy your tickets at the door.

This popular beer tasting fundraiser, now in its 9th year, features RI breweries, museum tours, raffles, food, and amazing historical exhibits in our premier military museum.  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, many from right here from Rhode Island and each with a special twist.  For details, contact John Anderson (Email || 401-527-6440).  Mark your calendar: Saturday, November 18 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.

Craft Beer at the Varnum Armory
Craft Beer at the Varnum Armory
Craft Beer at the Varnum Armory
Craft Beer at the Varnum Armory
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum

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PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED AT THE DOOR!  

Tickets are $25 per person in advance; $35 at the door (space permitting). PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED!  One low price covers it all … artisan beers, food, museum tours.  For details, contact John Anderson (Email || 401-527-6440).

ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED!
Please buy your tickets at the door.

Filed Under: Varnum Fundraisers, Varnum Memorial Armory Tagged With: beer tasting, fundraiser, guns and beer, varnum memorial armory

GUNS & BEER VIII BEER TASTING FUNDRAISER (November 18, 2017)

November 14, 2017 By James Mitchell Varnum

Varnum Annual Beer Tasting Fundraiser Slated for Saturday, November 18 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
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ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED!

Please purchase your tickets at the door.

This popular beer tasting fundraiser, now in its 8th year, features RI breweries, museum tours, raffles, food, and amazing historical exhibits in our premier military museum.  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, many from right here from Rhode Island and each with a special twist.  For details, contact John Anderson (Email || 401-527-6440).  Mark your calendar: Saturday, November 18 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.

Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum

PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED AT THE DOOR!  Here’s a partial list of participants/donors:

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Tickets are $25 per person in advance; $35 at the door (space permitting). PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED!  One low price covers it all … artisan beers, food, museum tours.  For details, contact John Anderson (Email || 401-527-6440).

ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED!

Please purchase your tickets at the door.

Filed Under: Varnum Fundraisers, Varnum Memorial Armory Tagged With: fundraiser, guns and beer, varnum memorial armory

[GALLERY] New Exhibits for Guns & Beer VII!

November 14, 2016 By James Mitchell Varnum

There’s tons of work going on at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum in preparation for Guns & Beer VII.  In addition to many new exhibits and artifacts on display, we’ve lined our displays with unbleached natural linen fabric partly to make the artifacts easier to see, but more importantly, to protect them while on display.  You’ll see a whole new armory compared to previous Guns & Beer events. Don’t miss this one even if you’ve visited any of our previous beer tastings.

Getting ready for Guns & Beer VII
Getting ready for Guns & Beer VII
Getting ready for Guns & Beer VII
Getting ready for Guns & Beer VII
Getting ready for Guns & Beer VII
Getting ready for Guns & Beer VII
Getting ready for Guns & Beer VII
Getting ready for Guns & Beer VII
Getting ready for Guns & Beer VII
Getting ready for Guns & Beer VII
Getting ready for Guns & Beer VII
Getting ready for Guns & Beer VII
Getting ready for Guns & Beer VII
Getting ready for Guns & Beer VII
Getting ready for Guns & Beer VII
Getting ready for Guns & Beer VII
Getting ready for Guns & Beer VII
Getting ready for Guns & Beer VII
Getting ready for Guns & Beer VII
Getting ready for Guns & Beer VII
Getting ready for Guns & Beer VII
Getting ready for Guns & Beer VII
Getting ready for Guns & Beer VII

Filed Under: Varnum Memorial Armory Tagged With: guns and beer, varnum memorial armory, volunteer

GUNS & BEER VII BEER TASTING FUNDRAISER (November 19, 2016)

November 1, 2016 By James Mitchell Varnum

Varnum Annual Beer Tasting Fundraiser Slated for Saturday, November 19 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
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ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED!
Please buy your tickets at the door.

This popular beer tasting fundraiser, now in its 7th year, features RI breweries, museum tours, raffles, food, and oh, yeah: the BIG guns (as in a Civil War Gatling Gun and a lot more).  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, many from right here from Rhode Island and each with a special twist (BUY TICKETS ONLINE NOW).  For details, contact John Anderson (Email || 401-527-6440).  Mark your calendar: Saturday, November 19 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.

Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum
Varnum Memorial Armory Museum

PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED AT THE DOOR!  Here’s a partial list of participants/donors:

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Tickets are $20 per person in advance; $25 at the door (space permitting). PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED!  One low price covers it all … artisan beers, food, museum tours.  For details, contact John Anderson (Email || 401-527-6440).

ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED!
Please buy your tickets at the door.

Filed Under: Varnum Fundraisers, Varnum Memorial Armory Tagged With: beer tasting, fundraiserguns and beer, guns and beer, varnum memorial armory

Beer Tasting Fundraiser to Feature Rare Civil War Canon

October 29, 2015 By James Mitchell Varnum

In preparation for our Guns & Beer VI Annual Beer Tasting Fundraiser (Saturday, November 14), we successfully moved the Civil War James cannon (click here for more information about this canon) from our canon shed to the Varnum Memorial Armory’s drill hall today.

This very rare 19th century canon is being brought out as a special treat to our beer tasting attendees. CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS!

Varnum Continentals move the rare James canon to the Varnum Armory Drill Hall.
Varnum Continentals move the rare James canon to the Varnum Armory Drill Hall.

Special thanks go to Gordon Kilday (Quonset Auto Body) who provided a flat bed truck for the move and to truck operator Mike Corey along with several Varnum member volunteer assistance.

Filed Under: Varnum Fundraisers Tagged With: 19th century, civil war, guns and beer, james canon

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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.

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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