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Artillery

The Roar of the Cannon…..

While most 18th century militia companies where designated as either Infantry or Artillery, the Rangers from their beginnings were equipped and trained in both military arts. Today the Rangers artillery heritage continues with a three pounder mounted on a field carriage and a one pounder on a garrison mount. The three pounder accompanies us on a trailer to all the parades we march in each year. Qualified gun crew fire these guns at encampments and re-enactments to roars of approval almost as loud as the thunder of the guns themselves.

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4 days ago

The 1772 Gaspee Affair, Rhode Island’s Own Tea Party (But the Ship Burned), Part 1 - New England Historical Society ... See MoreSee Less

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The 1772 Gaspee Affair, Rhode Island’s Own Tea Party (But the Ship Burned), Part 1 - New England Historical Society

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The real first shot of the American Revolution may have been fired at the HMS Gaspee on Narragansett Bay in 1772 rather than on Lexington Green in 1775.
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Great picture

Good read

Ephraim Bowen is my kin. I had no idea about this until Elaine Zuleger Haigh; my cousin , provided me the info. I wish my grandmother was alive to read this story.

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If Rhode Island finds the HMS Gaspee, do the British want it back?

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Under maritime law, the shipwreck still belongs to Britain, so that country could certainly make a legitimate claim to any wreckage.
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Rhode Island 250
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RI patriot says "cease and desist" to those denying Revolution's first shot was fired here ... See MoreSee Less

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RI patriot says "cease and desist" to those denying Revolution's first shot was fired here

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Of the areas where Rhode Island doesn’t get enough respect, I’ve long thought the most maddening could be the Gaspee.
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Thats because it wasn't

5 days ago

Congratulations to Major Linda Deming who is celebrating 50 years as a member of the Pawtuxet Rangers Fife & Drum Corps. That's a lot of parades and marching! You can read about her and more in the special edition Bridge newspaper. http://pawtuxetvillageassociation.org/uploads/1/… ... See MoreSee Less

Congratulations to Major Linda Deming who is celebrating 50 years as a member of the Pawtuxet Rangers Fife & Drum Corps. Thats a lot of parades and marching! You can read about her and more in the special edition Bridge newspaper.  http://www.pawtuxetvillageassociation.org/uploads/1/6/4/3/16432112/pva_bridge-spring_2022-for_web_2.pdf
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Congratulations 👏👏👏

Congratulations 👏

Congratulations Linda👍

Congratulations ❤️❤️ thank you Linda you have been amazing

Huzzah! Well done!

Congratulations Linda! Thank you for all that you do!

Congratulations Linda

Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈Linda ! This is a awesome accomplishment ! Thank you for all you do !!!!

Wonderful Linda and Dick!❤️

It is with immense pride to see the Rangers march down the street each year. And greater pride to see the commitment from people like Linda. Many congratulations and thanks to you!

Congratulations Linda! 🎉💖⚔️🇺🇲

Congratulations.

Fantastic! Congrats! And Thank you.

Congratulations!

Outstanding!

Congratulations 💕💕💕What a wonderful picture!

Congratulations, Linda!

That's awesome! Congratulations!

Congratulations Linda, such an inspiration to all Rangers past, present and future❣️🎉🥰

Congratulations Linda. I enjoyed reading that article.

Way cool. Congratulations! From Israel Arnold's DAR

Congratulations 🎈🎊🎉

Congratulations Linda!!! 50 years is amazing!! Great to see Dick!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🎊🎊

Very nice

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Happy 100th Birthday to Rhode Island's last surviving Tuskegee Airman, Sgt. Victor Bulter of North Providence. 🎂🎉❤️ Sgt. Butler has received thousands of cards from all over the world. (It is his only wish) If you haven’t sent a card yet and would like to, you can still send them to:

Victor W. Butler
C/O Gary Butler
PO Box 3523
Cranston, RI 02910
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God Bless You And Thank You For Keeping America Safe And For Your Service

Happy Birthday 🎂🎁🎊

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

Happy Birthday! 🎂🎉🎈

Wow! Amazing longevity. Happy birthday and God Bless!

Happy Birthday!🎂🎉🎈 thank you for everything you

What an incredible man with such a heroic past Happy Birthday Victor And ty so much for your service and sacrifices💕

Happy Birthday Sir

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The Pawtuxet Rangers are among the most active of Rhode Island's militia groups and are one of only four fife and drum corps in the United States that are part of an actual military organization. Today the Company has Militia including color guard, musket line and artillery and a Fife & Drum corps.

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Members of the Centennial Legion of Historic Military Commands
Centennial Legion

Members of the Company of Fifers and Drummers
Company of Fifers and Drummers

Members of the Rhode Island Historic Chartered Commands

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    May 29 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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    May 30 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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    May 30 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

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