Built in 1773 by James Mitchell Varnum, one of General George Washington's Brigadier Generals. The museum features many historic artifacts.
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.