Rosie the Riveter World War II
Home Front National Historical Park
Rosie Ambassador Documentary
Home Front National Historical Park
Rosie Ambassador Documentary
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National Historical Park
2000 Park Size 145 acres Annual Visitors 40,000 Park Fee none Superintendent K. Lynn Berry Park Partner Rosie the Riveter Trust Location Contra Costa County, CA |
Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park preserves the history of the innovative social changes that took place during World War II on the home front, particularly the legacy of women and Black laborers called "Rosies," who worked in the defense industry.
One of the highlights for many visitors to the park is attending a program with real volunteer Rosies. These ambassadors for the National Park Service tell first-hand stories of life on the home front and their experience filling important job's in the nation's war effort. Since these women are now upwards of 90-years-old, time is of the essence to record their stories so that future generations can continue to be inspired and learn about these women's impact on history. The Fund for People in Parks provided a grant to create a 21-minute documentary that now plays daily in the Visitor Education Center, is available online, and is utilized regularly for school programs. Project Cost: $29,660 Project Completed: 2022 The Fund for People in Parks: $23,687 Rosie the Riveter Trust: $5,973 This is a golden opportunity for people of all ages to learn from and benefit from understanding the story of our Rosie Ambassadors. There was little time to waste in documenting these oral stories, as few Rosies are left to communicate their experiences.. This project has a far-reaching impact to our visitors - young and old - that come from around the world to learn more about the U.S. World War II home front experience." |
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