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  • Honoring the 1st Rhode Island “Black Regiment” of the American Revolution

    Join us Saturday, February 15 at the Varnum Armory Museum for a unique event to celebrate and pay … Continue Reading

    Honoring the 1st Rhode Island “Black Regiment” of the American Revolution
  • “History is Sweet II” Postponed to Sunday, March 23

    Short version … Due to unpredictable and inclement weather conditions tonight and extending into … Continue Reading

    “History is Sweet II” Postponed to Sunday, March 23
  • [DEC. 9 MEMBER MEETING] Speaker James Loffler on “Museum Ethics and Repatriation: Is your favorite museum exhibit a stolen treasure?”

    Varnum Continental Members! Sign up now for the member dinner on Monday, December 9 starting at 5:30 … Continue Reading

    [DEC. 9 MEMBER MEETING] Speaker James Loffler on “Museum Ethics and Repatriation: Is your favorite museum exhibit a stolen treasure?”
  • Colonial Yuletide 2024 at the Varnum House Museum!

    Join us on Sunday, December 8, 2024 for this holiday event! Visit the Varnum House Museum in East … Continue Reading

    Colonial Yuletide 2024 at the Varnum House Museum!

Varnum House Museum

Varnum House Museum

Mansion Built by General James Mitchell Varnum It was 1773 when James Mitchell Varnum purchased a large plot of land overlooking Greenwich Bay in East Greenwich, RI, for the sum of $90. Varnum, a … Former home of General James Mitchell Varnum

Varnum Armory Museum

In 1913, just six years after their formation, the Varnum Continentals began construction of a medieval-style armory at the corner of Main and Division Streets in East Greenwich, RI. In the mid … One of New England's most impressive military museums!

Event Spaces for Rent

VARNUM MEMORIAL ARMORY(Indoor Events ONLY) 6 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI, 02818 || Google Maps || Get directions The Varnum Armory Museum’s drill hall is available for rent to the Rhode … Rent our facilities for your next event!

Book a Tour

Varnum Armory Museum The Varnum Memorial Armory Museum contains an extensive military and naval museum with a focus on Rhode Island military history. Our collections spans from the Revolutionary … Book a tour at one or both of our museums!

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

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

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  • Honoring the 1st Rhode Island “Black Regiment” of the American Revolution
  • “History is Sweet II” Postponed to Sunday, March 23
  • [DEC. 9 MEMBER MEETING] Speaker James Loffler on “Museum Ethics and Repatriation: Is your favorite museum exhibit a stolen treasure?”

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