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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 pawtuxetrangers@aol.com.

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.M. 1774

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4 days ago

Look who stopped in at the armory..... ... See MoreSee Less

Look who stopped in at the armory.....
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Comment on Facebook Look who stopped in ...

I had a feeling this was going to happen 😂 Haven't seen Bernie at the Gaspee Parade,that's next.

Too funny 😂

That's hilarious 😂

That's a good one!!

The room looks great btw!

Ha

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4 days ago

Look who was at the Sabin Tavern where the Burning of the Gaspee was planned! ... See MoreSee Less

Look who was at the Sabin Tavern where the Burning of the Gaspee was planned!
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Too much free time....lol....

Explains what really went down that night.

Trish Woodard

2 weeks ago

We knew this all along....

Sea shanties are your soundtrack of 2021.
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Sea shanties are your soundtrack of 2021. Seriously

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The earthy vocals, easy harmonies and addictive beat of such songs just make people want to get together and belt 'em out.
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Comment on Facebook The earthy vocals, ...

I saw that on Steven Colbert last night and immediately thought of you and Ken Gilbert

It reminds me of The Morgan's, a group of musicians who performed sea shanties and traditional music in Connecticut and other venues in southern New England. They were awesome! 🎶🎼💕

I love sea shanties

2 weeks ago

The Pawtuxet Rangers marching before Queen Elizabeth, II and Prince Phillip on July 11, 1976. ... See MoreSee Less

The Pawtuxet Rangers marching before Queen Elizabeth, II and Prince Phillip on July 11, 1976.
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Comment on Facebook The Pawtuxet Rangers...

I was there!

I was there with the BTA.

The Queen was in Pawtuxet Village??? Is there more info on this?

God save the queen!!!

Oh how cool is that!👏🎶

oh you found it, I was there, it was SOOOOOO HOT

I was there and Prince Philip walked up and spoke to me.

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Rangers first public appearance since reactivating the charter - from May 28, 1975. ... See MoreSee Less

Rangers first public appearance since reactivating the charter - from May 28, 1975.
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John Ward, Martin Dugan, Bill Mackie, Milton Wrath and Ed Ball

Like the acknowledgment of the F&D

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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.

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

Contact

59 Remington Street
Warwick, RI 02888
401-785-1774
pawtuxetrangers@aol.com

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