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RI National Guard Tour the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum

July 17, 2022 By James Mitchell Varnum

At the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum, we gave an in-depth tour for a group of new Rhode Island National Guard recruits as part of their Recruit Sustainment Program. They loved it! So did the officers present they want to make this a regular part of their program.

They expressed how important it is to learn how their military heritage builds toward a sense of inclusion, teamwork, and esprit de corps. We are proud to support these future American soldiers.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK A TOUR!

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[NOV. 12 DINNER MEETING] Major General Christopher Callahan: Modernization of the National Guard

November 5, 2018 By James Mitchell Varnum

Major General Christopher Callahan
Major General Christopher Callahan

On Monday, November 12, we welcome The Adjutant General of the State of Rhode Island, Major General Christopher Callahan, as our guest speaker. In a timely presentation as our nation and the world observe the 100th Anniversary of the end of World War I, General Callahan will speak about the modernization of the National Guard and where we are 17 years post-9/11. His talk will touch upon the current mission of the Guard and working with employers of US soldiers and airmen to better understand their mission.

General Callahan has served as The Adjutant General of Rhode Island since July 2015. Immediately prior to that, he served as Brigade Commander, 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island National Guard, East Greenwich, RI. He received a Bachelor of Science, Communications, from Fitchburg State College in 1986 and in 2008, a Master of Arts, National Security and Strategic Studies, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania United States Army War College.

Reservations must be received by 5:30 pm Friday, November 9. Call Scott Seaback at 401-413-6277 or email him at scott@ritemps.com.

TIME: 5:30 p.m. (social hour); 6:30 p.m. (dinner followed by program)
LOCATION: Varnum Memorial Armory Museum, 6 Main St., East Greenwich, RI, 02818.
FEE: $20 including dinner (Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner)

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[MAR. 20 DINNER MEETING] Maria Vazquez on Conservation of the USS Constellation Anchor

March 5, 2023 By James Mitchell Varnum

On Monday, March 20, Varnum Armory Vice President Maria Vazquez is the featured speaker for our monthly members meeting. Her presentation, “A Brief History of Anchors and the Conservation of the USS Constellation Anchor,” will give an account of the history of anchors, how they developed, and how they were used. The presentation will continue with Maria’s insight into the thought and research that went into conserving an anchor from the USS Constellation, a sloop-of-war ship.

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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