[SEPTEMBER 12 DINNER MEETING] Howard Vernon Allen, Community Leader and Legend
This month, as we approach the 110th anniversary year of the founding of the Varnum Continentals, trustee Brian Wallin takes us back in time to meet one of the founders of our organization and its longtime commander, H.V. Allen. Howard Vernon Allen was descended from one of Rhode Island’s founding families, and Brian will share […]
[JUNE 13 DINNER MEETING] Cookout at the Varnum House Museum
The June Varnum members’ meeting will be held on the grounds of the Varnum House Museum on Monday, June 13, 2016. It’s a chance to kick back, enjoy the gardens, and tour the historic 1773 Varnum House. Burgers, hot dogs, BBQ grilled chicken and all the staples of a summer cook-out will be served, plus […]
[APRIL 11 DINNER MEETING] Guest Speaker David Trimmer: Exploring the Titanic
The sinking of the steamship RMS Titanic has mesmerized and fascinated people for generations. What is it about this tragedy that has caught our collective imagination and interest from among the thousands of other tragedies that happened throughout history? Everyone knows the basics of the story of the Titanic, but how many know the many […]
[JANUARY DINNER MEETING] Guest Speaker: John McNiff, Roger Williams National Memorial
The Varnum Continentals welcome John McNiff, a Ranger with the National Park Service at the Roger Williams National Memorial in Providence, as our guest speaker at the January Varnum Members Meeting on Monday, January 11, 2016. This dinner is open to Varnum Members and their guests, and is held at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum […]
OCTOBER GUEST SPEAKER: John W. Kennedy, Director of Museum Education Naval War College Museum
The Varnum Continentals welcome John W. Kennedy, Director of Museum Education Naval War College Museum, as the guest speaker at our October dinner and annual meeting at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum on Monday, October 19, 2015. This event is open to Varnum Continental Members and their guests only (join the Varnum Continentals here). Kennedy […]