The Pawtuxet Rangers is an active independent military organization of the Rhode Island militia that was founded in 1774 and currently serves primarily as a ceremonial honor guard and as historic educators. The Pawtuxet Rangers operates an armory museum in historic Pawtuxet village in Warwick, Rhode Island. The Pawtuxet Ranger were chartered in 1774 to "protect the village of Pawtuxet 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." The historic Infantry group participated several wars and armed conflicts including the War of 1812, The Dorr Rebellion of 1842. The Pawtuxet Rangers still remain part of the Rhode Island militia but serves a largely ceremonial role and educational role using period muskets and cannon for special events.