Mission

The mission of Historic Warren Armory is to revitalize and restore the 1842 Warren Artillery Company Armory to its historic architectural design and to maintain and operate the armory for use by the Warren community and all State residents and organizations for military, clinic and social activities and events.

 Description and Projects

The restoration of Armory began in 2008 by the American Legion Warren Post 11 and then after the building was sold to the Town of Warren in 2010 by the American Legion Historic Warren Armory continued the restoration process.  The armory was reopened in August 2013 after being closed for five years.  Completed projects through 2019 include a new roof system; upgrading the electrical system; a new heating and air-conditioning system; relocated ADA restroom and a new kitchen; restoration of nineteen arrow loop window in the turrets and ten public hall diamond pane double hung windows; two replicated and electrified exterior lanterns ; restoration of the public hall paintings; restoration of the 1874 stage fronting the public hall; painting the armory’s interior.

Collection

A small museum is located in the 1896 Room which features the Revolutionary War cannon and limber given to the Warren Artillery Company for their support of the State Governor during the 1842 Dorr’s Rebellion.

View our Collection here.

Building Description

Reputed to be designed by Russell Warren noted 19th century Rhode Island architect Armory Hall is a one-story gable roof Gothic Revival Norman French structure with two hexagonal turrets with wooden castellated towers.  The two turrets are stucco covered brick and field stone.  Windows are double hung, diamond paned with lancet (arrow loop) windows in the two turrets.  The original one-story gable armory was symmetrical in design measuring 40’ x 35’ with walls made from native field stone.  The east end of the building was extended 13’ in 1874 in order to add a performing stage facing into the public hall.  In 1896 a utility room 14’ x 30’ was added to the northeast corner of the armory now called the 1896 Room.  Armory Hall is a unique historical armory in design with architectural features unlike any other armory in Rhode Island or elsewhere throughout the country.

Membership

A board of twelve directors is responsible for the restoration and operation and maintenance of Armory Hall.

CONTACT
Tim Pray
tapprint@tapprint.com
401-952-1403

Michael Clancy
401.639.5417 

SITE TO VISIT
Armory Hall
11 Jefferson Street
Warren, RI
Located in the heart of the Warren Waterfront Historic District
(handicapped accesible)

GOOD FOR CHILDREN
Indian Chief and Warren Artillery Company soldier’s paintings reported to have been painted in 1888 and Revolutionary War cannon and accompanying limber (ammunition carrier) is a huge part of their enjoyment.

HOURS
Armory Hall Viewing
1st Saturday of each month
10am – 2pm
&
by appointment only

Two rooms available for rent
large public/drill hall (33’x66’)
smaller 1896 room
(rooms can be rented separately or together)

VISIT US
historicwarren
armoryinc.org