The Centennial Legion was organized on July 4 , 1876 , in Philadelphia , at the Centennial Celebration of our nation. ( see our history page for more )
One of its purposes is to carry on the patriotic motives of the military commands of the thirteen original colonies.   

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THE KENTISH GUARDSKentish Guards colors

The Kentish Guards is an historic military organization that was chartered by the Colony of Rhode Island on October 29, 1774.  It was formed to protect the town of East Greenwich, Rhode Island from Tory attack. The Kent County Court House served as their armory.  They built Fort Daniel at the entrance to Greenwich Cove, equipped it with nine cannons, and garrisoned it throughout the Revolution.  At the formation of the Continental Army during the Siege of Boston in 1775, General Washington noticed how well the Kentish Guards were trained, equipped, and disciplined.  Thirty-five members of the Kentish Guards were subsequently to serve as officers in the Continental Army.  Foremost among these officers was Major General Nathanael Greene, the "Savior of the South" and, by the end of the war, click here to learn more.......

 

THE PAWTUXET RANGERS

The Pawtuxet Rangers or Second Independent Company for the County of Kent, were chartered by the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations on October 29, 1774 to protect the village of Pawtuxet, which was a thriving fishing village and a seaport very busy with commerce.  The responsibilities of the Company soon expanded to include the construction and manning of the fort on Pawtuxet Neck, thereby helping to protect the 400 miles of Rhode Island coastline from incursions by the Royal Navy.  Since Newport was occupied and burned during the war, as was Bristol, the need for the militia proved to be real. The entire Company was listed “on duty” at the fort in Pawtuxet in July of 1778 under the command of Benjamin Arnold, Captain who would command the company until 1796.  Members of the Company were on duty, click here to learn more......    

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"Patriotism" is an unfailing love of country , loyalty to its institutions and ideals ; eagerness to defend it against all enemies ; undivided allegiance to the flag and a desire to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and posterity .

The purposes of the Legion is to carry on the original motives of the military commands of the thirteen original colonies , who , on July 4 , 1876 , at the Centennial at Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , organized the Centennial Legion to perpetuate the military organizations who served and protected our country in the early days of its history prior to , during and subsequent to the Revolutionary War , and to unite together such military commands as shall exist , or their successors , in one body , pledged to keep alive their ancient traditions and to preserve the records of their military achievements ; to foster patriotism , encourage National Defense , and aid in upholding the national institutions of the United States in their integrity ; to keep alive a spirit of fraternity and benevolence among the armed forces of the United States ; to incubate respect for its flag and constitution , and obedience to constituted authority ; to recognize and honor all citizens who have served or are serving in any branch of the Armed or Military Services or Reserves of the several States or of the United States ; to uphold allegiance to the United States of America and to defend the same against all enemies , foreign or domestic.

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