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Past Commanders

1774-1775 Capt. Samuel Aborn
1776-1796 Capt. Benjamin Arnold
1797-1797 Capt. Israel Arnold
1798-1800 Capt. John Arnold
1801-1802 Capt. Elisha Arnold
1803-1803 Capt. Stephen Arnold
1804-1805 Capt. Christopher Rhodes
1806-1809 Capt. William Rhodes
1810-1810 Capt. Joseph Battey
1811-1811 Capt. Daniel Rhodes
1812-1813 Capt. Philip Bump
Unit changed name in June, 1812 to Pawtuxet Artillery
1814 Capt. William Rhodes
1815-1817 Capt. William Potter
1818-1822 Capt. Sion A. Rhodes
1823-1825 Capt. Peleg Remington
1826-1827 Capt. Benjamin Hunt
1828 Capt. Henry Remington
1829 Capt. Edward Remington
1830-1831 Capt. Elisha Andrews
1832 Capt. Henry Greene
1833 Capt. Alfred W. Potter
1834-1835 Capt. Alden Henry
1836 Capt. Robert W. Rhodes
1837 Capt. Richard U. Rhodes
1838-1839 Capt. Joseph S. Lockwood
1840-1844 Capt. Joseph H. Arnold – Commander became Colonel
1845-1847 Col. George L. Tucker
1848-1854 No Records Available
1855- Col. Joseph Arnold
1974-1998 Col. Robert B. Lynch – responsible for reactivating the original charter
1998-2004 Col. K. Frederick Holst
2004- Col. Ronald W. Barnes
Col. K. Frederick Holst
Col. K. Frederick Holst
Col. Robert B. Lynch
Col. Robert B. Lynch

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Do you think you have a Revolutionary War Ancestor? Join the Rhode Island Society of the Sons of the American Revolution this Wednesday for a free workshop!

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Good parade with a wonderful group of people

Outstanding, Belinda.

Nice pics .... :). Love you all

Fun time!

Such a fun parade! Love my Rangers brothers and sisters!

Looks fabulous.

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3 days ago

2023 Volunteer Meeting March 25

-9:30 Informational Meeting for folks interested in volunteering and new volunteers

-10:00 am Meeting for returning volunteers

Are you interested in:

-Making a positive impact on you community?

- Helping to preserve history?

-Meeting people with similar interests?

-Sharing your skills and learning new ones?

-Being a part of a legacy for future generations?

-The Gen. Nathanael Greene Homestead is a National Historic Landmark Museum located at 50 Taft St. Coventry RI

For more information email us at nathanaelgreenehmst@gmail.com or send us a PM

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Help cleanup one of RI’s important Revolutionary War landmarks!

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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

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