George Washington in East Greenwich, RI: Shedding New Light on the Lore

(EGHPS) historian Matt Carcieri will share exciting evidence that the Founding Father George Washington spent Easter 1776 at the home of James Mitchell Varnum’s manor home (now the ) on Peirce Street, East Greenwich, RI.

This event starts at East Greenwich (EG) Town Hall at 6:00 PM. After Matt Carcierie's presentation, attendees are invited to visit the Varnum House Museum (directly behind EG Town Hall) to visit to the bedroom where Washington purportedly slept and tour the museum.

This event is FREE! Sponsored by the EGHPS (https://eghps.org/) in partnership with the Varnum House Museum. Seating in EG Town Hall is "first come, first serve" as space allows.

Info: Matt is the historian for the East Greenwich Historic Preservation Society and the chair of the town’s 350th celebration committee. NOTE: Seating in EG Town Hall is "first come, first serve" as space allows.

Info: The Varnum House Museum is the manor home of General James Mitchell Varnum, who hosted Washington at his home on Easter 1776. It is located directly behind East Greenwich Town Hall.

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East Greenwich Town Hall, 125 Main Street, East Greenwich, United States

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