Artillery Company of Newport

05/26/2026

The Company participated in Memorial Day observances at Newport's City Hall and the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) plot in Island Cemetery. In the first photo, COL Farrell, PVT Ernewein, LTC Duggan, PVT Vigarito, COL Gardner, COL Beebe, LTC M Pine, and LT L Pine stand ready. In the second photo, PVT Ernewein signs the National Anthem and in the last photo the Company provides a three round volley. Americana Corner

05/05/2026

And we were part of the rebellion! Americana Corner

05/04/2026

Happy Rhode Island independence day!

04/25/2026

LTC M Pine, CPT Duchesneau, LT L Pine, PVT Dean and PVT Roomes from the First Rhode Island Regiment provided the honor guard and musket salute for the new Liberty Tree that replaced a diseased tree in William Ellery park. COL Farrell provided a ceremonial shovel of new dirt.

04/19/2026

Help support the Nation's oldest continuously operating military organization still operating under its original charter granted by the colonial government of King George II by becoming an annual supporter. Americana Corner

The Artillery Company of Newport, chartered in 1741 by King George II of Great Britain, is today a ceremonial unit of the Rhode Island Militia, Council of Historic Military Commands. As such, the Company provides cannon salutes, color guards, and honor guards for official state and local ceremonies,...

04/16/2026

The Company was recently inspected by the Adjutant General and Commanding General of the Rhode Island National Guard, MG Andrew J. Chevalier. This is an annual requirement for the state's militia units. The Artillery Company was proud to be there. A big thank you to Col Gardner, CPTs J Pike, K Pike, CPT Duchesneau, and PVT Richardson.

03/29/2026

More than 58,000 names are on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington. If you see a Vietnam veteran, thank them for their service. Americana Corner
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03/17/2026

After a successful St. Patrick's Day parade in Newport, three of our members towed one of our four historic Paul Revere cannons in the Boston St. Patrick's Day parade, also known as Evacuation Day in Suffolk Co, Mass. In the first photo PVT J. Cooke, SGT W. Hutchinson and PVT B. Cooke stand alongside the cannon. Americana Corner

03/14/2026

COL Farrell, COL Gardner, Governor McKee, PVT Vigarito, LTC Pine (hidden), PVT Insana, PVT Richardson and PVT Enerwein at the start of the 2026 St. Patrick's Day parade in Newport, Rhode Island. In the second pic, we let the Chief of Police and dog handler sneak in fornt of us! Americana Corner

03/14/2026

COL Edenbach and COL Farrell guard the Portsmouth Historical Society Declaration of Independence as part of Portsmouth's Founders Day. Portsmouth's original copy of the Declaration and the original copy of the Portsmouth Compact of 1638 were on display last Friday at Portsmouth Town Hall. Americana Corner

02/23/2026

The Artillery Company of Newport provided the honor guard for the observance of President George Washington's 294th birthday. In the first photo, Colonel Commanding Farrell, Dr. Leca, Executive Director of the Redwood Library and Colonel Lauth begin the ceremony. The other photos show Company members who participated in the event, PVT Insana, CPT J. Pike, LT L. Pine, CPT K. Pike, PVT Richardson, LTC M. Pine, CPT Norcross and not pictured, Col Gardner. Photos credit Ann McMahon. Americana Corner