Greetings from Rosie The Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park

This new Visitor center is a gem! Housed in a historic building, part of the the WWII shipbuilding plant, the visitors can see original posters, read the stories of many Rosie’s, see the history of Kaiser Permanente Medical Center and view a selection of short films about the era. In addition the docents and park manager offer a wealth of information and short talks to visitors.

Sincerely,
Betty

Rosie The Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park

This national historical park honors the estimated 18 million women who joined defense and support industries during World War II. It also features the SS Red Oak Victory Ship—the last of the 747 ships launched at Richmond, California, during World War II. The Rosie the Riveter Memorial began as a public art project in the 1990s and is sculpted to resemble the form of a liberty ship. The structure showcases photos and quotes from real-life “Rosies,” and a walkway features an inscribed timeline commemorating events from the American home front during the war.

State(s): California

Established: 2000

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