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Varnum House Museum 2022 Tour Season

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The Varnum House Museum will be open to the public for the 2022 tour season on Sundays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM weekly starting on July 10, 2022. Tours for groups are available by appointment.

Visit the 1773 mansion of General James Mitchell Varnum, a prominent figure in the Revolutionary War and early-American politics. An on-site colonial herb garden includes dye and medicinal plants that are appropriate to the era.

Varnum House Museum
Varnum House Museum

HOURS

Open to the public on Sundays from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

GROUP TOURS

Available by appointment.

CONTACT

401-884-1776 or email house@varnumcontinentals.org

Revolutionary War Commission Document belonging to James Mitchell Varnum

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James Mitchell Varnum
James Mitchell Varnum

This American Revolutionary War commission document at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum was presented to James Mitchell Varnum of East Greenwich, RI (Varnum House Museum) on May 10, 1779, naming him Major General of all Rhode Island Militia forces opposing the Crown troops of Britain. It is now properly framed and on display for the first time thanks to the generous donations made by our Facebook followers. Thank you!

[GALLERY] Varnum House Colonial Yuletide 2019 a Big Success!

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On December 7, 2019, the Varnum House Museum hosted its Annual Colonial Yuletide Celebration featuring festive holiday decorations, music, and guided tours by docents in period costume.

Our many visitors toured the museum and took in many new exhibits and revamped rooms in this 1773 mansion museum. Built in 1773 by General James Mitchell Varnum, the museum contains a wide variety of rare, early American furniture, letters, books, musical instruments, children’s toys, and other antiques.

Check out this image gallery from our Christmas celebration!

Colonial Yuletide at the Varnum House Museum (December 7, 2019)

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Varnum House Colonial Yuletide
Varnum House Colonial Yuletide

The Varnum Continentals will host its Annual Colonial Yuletide Celebration in the Varnum House Museum, 57 Pierce St., East Greenwich, RI, 02818. The museum will feature festive holiday decorations, live music, and host guided tours by docents in period costume. Built in 1773 by General James Mitchell Varnum, the museum contains a wide variety of rare, early American furniture, letters, books, musical instruments, children’s toys, and other antiques.

Donation: $10 for adults; $4 for children. 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

For more information, call 401-884-1776 or email house@varnumcontinentals.org.

18th Century Period Garden in Full Bloom at the Varnum House Museum

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Have you seen the Varnum House Museum’s period herb garden? This fantastic outdoor exhibit features 18th century flowers, plants, and herbs that were used for cooking, medicine, and cleaning, as well as dyes and paints. We also have a gorgeous rose garden! Each plant is labeled to let you know exactly how each herb was used in colonial times.

This garden is the result of a partnership between the Varnum Continentals and URI Master Gardeners. Every week, the Master Gardener volunteers do fantastic work to maintain and expand the garden.

While you’re at the house viewing the garden, you should also schedule a tour. Just click here!

Join the Varnum Continentals to support the period herb garden and our other efforts to preserve and promote U.S. history and heritage.

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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