Varnum House Museum

Varnum House Museum Built in 1773 by James Mitchell Varnum, one of General George Washington's Brigadier Generals. The museum features many historic artifacts.
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Built in 1773 by James Mitchell Varnum, a lawyer who entered the Revolutionary War and became one of General George Washington's Continental Army Brigadier Generals. Varnum was later Major General of the Rhode Island Militia. The museum is furnished with period furniture and features many historic artifacts. The grounds are available to rent for events.

The Varnum House Museum was proud to host numerous family tours on Memorial Day. Perhaps it was a bad day for a parade, ...
05/27/2026

The Varnum House Museum was proud to host numerous family tours on Memorial Day. Perhaps it was a bad day for a parade, but it was perfect for a museum visit! We were busy all day! We appreciated the great engagement with the kids who learned about 18th-century life, the Revolutionary War, and the accomplishments of General James Mitchell Varnum.

Afterwards, they also enjoyed visiting our Historic Preservation Gardens (once the weather improved...) to see the East Greenwich Liberty Tree; our pollinator garden; the herb, dye, and medicine garden; and our Three Sisters Garden. DONATE TODAY TO KEEP THESE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES GOING! https://square.link/u/G5xknnRu

During their visit to the Varnum House Museum, these Eldredge Elementary students asked thoughtful questions and connect...
05/24/2026

During their visit to the Varnum House Museum, these Eldredge Elementary students asked thoughtful questions and connected with the people and stories that shaped our community. The Varnum House is more than an old home, it's living history. Want to help keep history alive in our community? DONATE HERE: https://square.link/u/G5xknnRu

VISIT THE VARNUMS ON MEMORIAL DAY! Right after the East Greenwich Memorial Day Parade! We're hosting open house tours at...
05/24/2026

VISIT THE VARNUMS ON MEMORIAL DAY! Right after the East Greenwich Memorial Day Parade! We're hosting open house tours at the Varnum Armory Museum and Varnum House Museum! Located within walking distance of each other, visit to see rare historic artifacts pertaining to both wartime and peacetime in America. FB event links below. These open house events are free, but donations are appreciated!

Varnum Armory Museum Open House:
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Varnum House Museum Open House:
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Visit the Varnum House Museum after the EG Memorial Day Parade! Learn about James Mitchell Varnum, his life in the 18th ...
05/23/2026

Visit the Varnum House Museum after the EG Memorial Day Parade! Learn about James Mitchell Varnum, his life in the 18th century, and as a General in the Revolutionary War! You'll see rare exhibits about life in in early America. Touring the museum during an open house is free, but donations are encouraged.

Seeing Eldredge's 4th graders explore our rooms and exhibits at the Varnum House Museum reminds us why historic preserva...
05/23/2026

Seeing Eldredge's 4th graders explore our rooms and exhibits at the Varnum House Museum reminds us why historic preservation matters. When students step inside a place where history happened, the past becomes real. Every school tour, educational program, and community event connects us to Rhode Island’s rich history, but preserving these spaces takes community support. If you believe local history should be protected, consider supporting the Varnum House Museum with a donation.

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WANT TO SUPPORT STUDENT EXPERIENCES LIKE THIS? Our spring school tours focus on the Varnum House Museum, but in the autu...
05/22/2026

WANT TO SUPPORT STUDENT EXPERIENCES LIKE THIS? Our spring school tours focus on the Varnum House Museum, but in the autumn we're planning student tours that concentrate on the Historic Preservation Gardens with an emphasis on heritage agriculture and science. DONATE TODAY to help us bring more young students to the Varnum House Museum and the Historic Preservation Gardens! Follow this link!

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The Varnum House Museum was thrilled to host all four 4th-grade classes from Eldredge Elementary School! It was a hot da...
05/21/2026

The Varnum House Museum was thrilled to host all four 4th-grade classes from Eldredge Elementary School! It was a hot day, but the students stayed fully engaged and asked a lot of questions. The Varnum House volunteers are always thrilled to pass on town, state, and U.S. history to young people during the entire year.

This year, the Varnum House offered a new twist to this elementary school field trip. Our Historic Preservation Gardens were open for student tours! The Eldredge students learned about pollinator gardens, indigenous Three Sisters gardens, and heritage herb, dye, and medicine gardens.

Do you want to support our ability to bring in more young students to the Varnum House Museum and the Historic Preservation Gardens? We encourage you to make a donation today! Just follow this link to start donating!

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Our big Saturday didn't end with the Rhode Island 250 Liberty Tree Ceremony at East Greenwich Town Hall (Town of East Gr...
05/11/2026

Our big Saturday didn't end with the Rhode Island 250 Liberty Tree Ceremony at East Greenwich Town Hall (Town of East Greenwich RI)! After that, Troop 2 East Greenwich planted the corn in our Three Sisters Garden at the Varnum House Museum. We were even graced with a cameo by The Ladies of the Greene!

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57 Peirce Street
East Greenwich, RI
02818

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+14018841776

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