{"product_id":"east-greenwich-rhode-island-holiday-ornament-varnum-armory","title":"East Greenwich Rhode Island Holiday Ornament - Varnum Armory","description":"\u003c!-- East Greenwich Rhode Island Holiday Ornament - Varnum Armory | new build, Winter Walk WW1-22 | order: hook, pitch with facts, QUICK FACTS, story --\u003e\n\u003c!-- Version: R4.3SP town ornament | GKP (number assigned at run) R1 23\/46 + R2 18\/32 = 41\/78 (52.6%) | 2026-11-11_002 --\u003e\n\u003c!-- Keywords: 23 published, volume-tier ordered | article:tag 14 | FAQPage x4 | Buttons: four-slot standard, 1 top \/ 1 bottom --\u003e\n\u003c!-- IP Clean | Content audit: PASS --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merlinclassics.store\/collections\/crystal-glass-town-ornaments\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#F0EAD6;color:#1a1a1a;border:1px solid #D8CFB6;border-radius:4px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eSee All Town \u0026amp; Animal Ornaments\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-ornament-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Varnum Armory, East Greenwich's brick fortress on Main Street, drawn for the tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalfway up Main Street the storefronts stop and a small castle begins: brick towers, battlements, and a great arched door. This ornament draws the Varnum Armory from the pavement, as generations of East Greenwich children have looked up at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt belongs on the tree of anyone who grew up on the Hill, marched in the town parade, or danced at an event in the drill hall. It is a three-inch round of faceted crystal glass on a red ribbon, printed so the open areas of the drawing let the light through, in your choice of a white or gold gift box. It is a good gift for a veteran or a Guard family too, and for collectors of the armories that once anchored so many American main streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-facts-box\" style=\"background:#f7f7f7; border:1px solid #e3e3e3; border-radius:6px; padding:16px 20px 8px; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#555; margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eQuick Facts — Varnum Armory Ornament\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Subject: The Varnum Memorial Armory of 1913 on Main Street\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Town: East Greenwich, Rhode Island\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Size: 3 in (76 mm) round, faceted edge, red ribbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Material: crystal glass, line-drawn art printed to let the crystal show through\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Packaging: white or gold gift box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Made to order in the USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Ships free in the U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-ornament-story\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe armory was built in 1913 for the Varnum Continentals, a historic military command formed in the early 1900s by former members of the Kentish Guards. It is named for James Mitchell Varnum of East Greenwich, a general in the Revolution and a founder of the Kentish Guards. The Continentals still occupy it, and it holds their collection of arms and military objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost town armories have been sold or pulled down. East Greenwich's is still used by the people it was built for, and it gives the street a note of ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merlinclassics.store\/pages\/all-products\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#F0EAD6;color:#1a1a1a;border:1px solid #D8CFB6;border-radius:4px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eShop All Towns \u0026amp; Items\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-meta\" style=\"display:none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"keywords\" content=\"armory building, east greenwich rhode island, national guard armory, east greenwich main street, historic armory, rhode island gifts, rhode island souvenir, varnum armory, varnum memorial armory, east greenwich history, east greenwich ri history, historic east greenwich ri, james mitchell varnum, kentish guards, national guard gifts, national guard ornament, rhode island christmas gifts, rhode island christmas ornament, rhode island decor, rhode island militia, rhode island ornament, varnum continentals, varnum house\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"armory building\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"east greenwich rhode island\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"national guard armory\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"east greenwich main street\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"historic armory\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"rhode island gifts\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"rhode island souvenir\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"varnum armory\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"varnum memorial armory\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"east greenwich history\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"east greenwich ri history\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"historic east greenwich ri\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"james mitchell varnum\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"kentish guards\"\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What does the Varnum Armory ornament show?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The Varnum Memorial Armory on Main Street in East Greenwich, Rhode Island: a 1913 brick armory with towers, battlements and an arched entrance.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Who is the Varnum Armory named for?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The armory, built in 1913 for the Varnum Continentals, is named for James Mitchell Varnum of East Greenwich, a general in the Revolutionary War and a founder of the Kentish Guards.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the ornament made of, and how is it packaged?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A three-inch round of faceted crystal glass with a red ribbon. The line-drawn art is printed so the open areas let the crystal show through. It comes in a white or gold gift box, is made to order in the USA and ships free in the U.S.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is this ornament an official East Greenwich souvenir?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. It is original art by Merlin Classics, an independent shop, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any town office, museum or organization.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Merlin Classics","offers":[{"title":"One size \/ Circle + White Gift Packaging","offer_id":51591964721369,"sku":"74733799351886202360","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One size \/ Circle + Gold Gift Packaging","offer_id":51591964754137,"sku":"25301990500867330950","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/9374\/9465\/files\/1441977549709357770_2048.jpg?v=1794456230","url":"https:\/\/merlinclassics.store\/products\/east-greenwich-rhode-island-holiday-ornament-varnum-armory","provider":"Merlin Classics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}