Rosie the Riveter World War II
Home Front National Historical Park

Site Guide

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 was established to celebrate the history of women and African-Americans supporting the military efforts of World War II. Richmond, California, became an epicenter for military equipment production during the war, housing 56 different war industries, including the most productive shipyards in the country. All told, 747 ships were constructed during the war, primarily through the labor of African-American women. 
 
The sites of Rosie the Riveter are spread across the city of Richmond, and it is not immediately clear to visitors where they are located or how to access them. The Fund for People in Parks provided a grant to support the creation and first printing of a site guide that helps visitors connect with the diverse sites that make up this storied park.

The first print run took place in February 2020 and guides are now available for a nominal fee at the Visitor Education Center on the waterfront in Richmond, CA.
 
Project Cost:  $20,000                                       Project Completed: 2020

"The tour book incorporates photos and important historical information to bring the most important sites to life and encourage visits. We deeply appreciate the support we've received from your wonderful organization!"
          -Marsha Mather-Thrift, former Executive Director, Rosie the Riveter Trust