Varnum Memorial Armory Museum Curator Patrick Donovan will tell the story of the Civil War Battle of New Bern that took place early in the War on March 14th, 1862.
The "Motorcycles on Main" motorcycle show fundraiser is this weekend. Free military museum tours included with the low ticket prices. See our website for details.
Here's a 1930s view of the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum. The American Civil War Rodman guns in front were taken away during the big scrap drive in 1943 in the midst of World War II.
[FEATURED EXHIBIT] Before and After: U.S. Civil War Forage Cap
This forage cap worn by Pvt Henry A. Hamilton of Company D of the 10th Rhode Island Volunteers. After giving it a lot of care, it is now an important and rare American Civil War artifact at the Varnum Armory Museum.