Do you know how critical Rosie the Riveter was to winning World War II? The United States needed to build over 300,000 planes in less than four years, not to mention ships, tanks, guns and more… and historian Sig Unander tells us how Rosie helped do it! In this presentation video clip, Mr. Unander features … read more »
A WWII Rosie the Riveter inspires teens in Washington State! Washington Women in Trades was delighted to present the first ever Steel Toe Teens Summer Camp in July of 2023. Serving middle school girls, ages 11-14, the camp offered sessions taught by journey-level instructors in sheet metal, electricity, carpentry, pipe trades and masonry. Each camper created … read more »
North Texas is proud of its Rosie heritage, as evidenced by Rosie’s presence at the Vintage Flying Museum in Fort Worth. Located at Meacham Airport, the Vintage Flying Museum provides the experience of “working” exhibits with many of its antique aircraft and warbirds that still fly. It also is the home of various displays honoring … read more »
Click here to download the newsletter and read about how our 2023 Convention in Portland, Oregon exceeded our wildest dreams! Also: ARRA Student Grants, Chapter doings across the nation, and a fabulous half-off sale for ARRA members of Hamilton Insignia jewelry!
We honored the Rosies for 4 days, and we really did a good job of it! The convention’s highlight was the participation of our Rosies in Portland’s Annual Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade on a beautiful float sponsored by The Boeing Company. The Rose Festival Foundation invited the Rosies to a special reception and announced … read more »
For the first time ever, the American Rosie the Riveter Association is having its annual convention in Portland, June 8-11. Fifteen original WWII Rosies, ages 94-101, along with 80 of their family and friends will join for fellowship and fun.
Download the newsletter and read all about the 2023 Convention in Portland, Oregon! Registration, Tentative Schedule, Things to Do in Portland and much more!
A chronological list of all the statues and exhibits which feature Rosie statues in America.
Download the newsletter and read all about the 2023 Convention in Portland, Oregon! Registration, Tentative Schedule, Things to Do in Portland and much more!
Clara Doutly is a lifelong Detroiter as well as a WWII Rosie the Riveter. At age 100, she shares memories of life as an African-American Rosie at Briggs Manufacturing in the 1940s and some of her amazing experiences as an honored Rosie. The American Rosie the Riveter Association’s Michigan Willow Run Chapter and the MotorCities … read more »
The holiday season has begun, and it is a time for us to be grateful and to reflect on Christmases past. How did WWII affect the way Americans celebrated Christmas during those difficult years when so many service members were away from home?
NEW in the Rosie Shoppe! Help honor our WWII Rosies by paying a portion of their expenses for the 2023 Convention in Portland, Oregon. Any amount is welcome! We already have $1,100 pledged! Complete the form here to contribute.