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[VIDEO] WPRI Rhode Show features rare Civil War and Rev War Relics at the Varnum Armory

October 1, 2016 By James Mitchell Varnum

Check out Patrick Donovan, curator at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum on WPRI’s The Rhode Show!  The Rhode Show’s Will Gilbert spent time with Curator Patrick Donovan to feature some amazing Revolutionary War and Civil War artifacts that have recently been discovered inside the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum.  Check out the video!  Many thanks to Will Gilbert and The Rhode Show for helping the Varnum Continentals spread the word.

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[VIDEO] Varnum Memorial Armory Museum on WPRI’s “The Rhode Show”

September 6, 2015 By James Mitchell Varnum

As part of Friday’s On The Rhode series, the Rhode Show‘s Will Gilbert spent time with Armory Curator Patrick Donovan to feature some amazing historic artifacts that have recently been discovered inside the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum.

Check out the video!  Many thanks to Will Gilbert and The Rhode Show for helping the Varnum Continentals spread the word.

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Filed Under: Varnum Memorial Armory Tagged With: Rhode Show, varnum memorial armory

Story of Gettysburg and Bull Run Cannons on “State of the State”

September 26, 2023 By James Mitchell Varnum

Watch this episode of “State of the State”, where host Richard August interviews Varnum Continentals President Patrick Donovan about moving of two American Civil War cannons from the Rhode Island State House to the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum, where they are now on display for the public.

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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Preserving and sharing Rhode Island military history to inspire and educate the public.

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