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Call to Arms: The Making of an Exhibit at the Museum of the Army with Paul Morando

  • December 10, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

  • Varnum Armory

    6 Main Street
    East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818
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Description

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Thursday, December 10th at 6pm for “Call to Arms: The Making of an Exhibit,” a presentation by Paul Morando, Director at the National Museum of the United States Army in Virginia.

Discover the 4-year journey of putting together a milestone exhibit on the Revolutionary War to commemorate the semiquincentennial. This talk will cover the collaboration with museums, historians, and collectors in bringing together over 280 artifacts, including some that have never been on display before. And discover the Rhode Island artifact that required a state law to change to allow for an object essential to Rhode Island history to be on display in this groundbreaking exposition.

 

This presentation will be held at the Varnum Armory in East Greenwich.

 

Paul Morando began his career in the Army Museum program in 2003 as the Director of the Harbor Defense Museum at Fort Hamilton, NY. In 2007 he became the Director of the Casemate Museum at Fort Monroe, VA and in 2011 he went on to be the Director of the Quartermaster Museum at Fort Lee, VA. In October 2017 he became the Chief of Exhibits of the National Museum of the United States Army. He is responsible for the oversight of the design, fabrication, and installation of the museum’s exhibits as well as the artifact collection on display. In June 2025, he opened a landmark exhibit on the Revolutionary War. In January 2026 Mr. Morando became the Director of the National Army Museum. Mr. Morando holds a Master’s Degree in History from the City University of New York. He currently resides in Woodbridge, VA with his wife and four children.

 

This program has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy Demands Wisdom.

Date & Time

Thu, Dec 10, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Venue Details

Varnum Armory

6 Main Street
East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818 Varnum Armory
Rhode Island Historical Society

The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state's oldest and only statewide historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting and sharing Rhode Island's past to enrich the present and inspire the future. Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st  -century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center and the Aldrich House.


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