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Busy Summer for the Varnum Continentals Historic Marching Unit

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Over the summer, the Varnum Continentals Historic Marching Unit participated in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)/Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Flag Day Observation at the Dunes Club in Narragansett.

Later in the summer, Joanne Breslin (COL, Commander), David Trimmer (CAPT), John Greene (PVT), and Larry Mc Donald (LTC) presented the colors at the Nathanael Greene Birthday Celebration at the Greene Homestead in Coventry, RI. The Kentish Guards and Kingston Reds also participated in the event.

The unit was also honored to participate in East Greenwich’s Annual Summer’s End festivities in Eldredge Field, presenting the colors as the Navy Band NE Pops Ensemble played a stirring rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.

ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS: As we prepare for our 2019-2020 season, we welcome fellow Varnum members to join our marching unit. For more information, talk with any current marching member or contact news@varnumcontinentals.org.

  • Varnums at the DAR /SAR Flag Day Observation
  • Nathanael Greene Birthday Celebration at the Greene Homestead
  • East Greenwich’s Annual Summer’s End festivities

Varnum House Museum gets a yard cleanup thanks to CCRI volunteers

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Many thanks to the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) community service volunteers who came to the Varnum House Museum today! They did a ton of work to spruce up the museum grounds, including rounding up over 60 bags of leaves and yard waste.  The Varnum Continentals deeply appreciate all the community volunteers who help our organization every year!

CCRI volunteers at the Varnum House Museum.
CCRI volunteers at the Varnum House Museum.

Spring Clean-Up of the Varnum House Museum Grounds on Sat., April 9, 2016

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We're hosting a spring cleaning of the yard and grounds at the Varnum House Museum on Saturday, April 9, at 10:00 AM.
We’re hosting a spring cleaning of the yard and grounds at the Varnum House Museum on Saturday, April 9, at 10:00 AM.

Spring is here … and work at the Varnum House Museum is in full swing as the 2016 season approaches.  Inside, the museum is starting to sparkle as painting and cleaning proceed. Outside, we are starting to tackle yard work. Many hands make light work, and we need yours.

BRING YOUR RAKES AND WORK GLOVES. We’re hosting a spring cleaning of the yard and grounds at the Varnum House Museum on Saturday, April 9, at 10:00 AM.

Any questions, call Barbara Weaver, Curator, Varnum House Museum, at 401-884-1776  (house@varnumcontinentals.org).

And don’t forget, the museum is currently seeking volunteers to act as docents (tour guides).  Training is provided.

 

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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