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PAWTUXET RANGERS, RIHM - 1774

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The Colonel’s Welcome

Col. Ronald W. Barnes
Col. Ronald W. Barnes

Welcome to “ye olde” website of the Pawtuxet Rangers. The Rangers were chartered in 1774 to protect the village of Pawtuxet (Cranston/Warwick line) in Rhode Island. The primary mission of the company today is to perpetuate history by participating in school programs, parades, battle reenactments, encampments, ceremonial programs and more. Our group consists of people with an interest in history, music, clothing, cooking and more. If you would like more information, are interested in becoming a member or inviting us to participate in a function, please email us at [email protected].

This year promises to be busy as we already have many events on our schedule including St. Patrick’s, Memorial Day, Gaspee Days, Fourth of July parades, social events, musket practice and shoots, and more. This will truly be a grand year and we look forward to recreating the colonial history that has made this country great! “The Past Is Our Present To You!”

On behalf of all of us in the Pawtuxet Rangers, thank you for visiting! Huzzah!

Colonel Ronald W. Barnes
Commanding Officer

Pawtuxet Rangers, R.I.H.M. 1774

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Affiliations

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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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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59 Remington Street
Warwick, RI 02888
401-785-1774
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