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Artillery Company of Newport Museum

Rhode Island

23 Clarke Street Newport, RI 02840

Newport, RI

The Artillery Company of Newport Museum

Kenneth C. Zirkel

The Artillery Company of Newport Museum preserves the history of one of America’s oldest military units, established in 1741 under King George II. Located in the historic 1835 Greek Revival armory on Thames Street, the museum highlights the company’s extensive service history, spanning the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and beyond. It features a range of exhibits including uniforms, weapons, documents, and artifacts that reflect the legacy of generations of Rhode Island militia members.

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