Rosie The Riveter Trust

Rosie The Riveter Trust Rosie the Riveter Trust is the nonprofit partner building a community of support for the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park.

Supporting the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park. Richmond California. In 1997, a group of Richmond citizens formed the Rosie the Riveter Memorial Committee to create a memorial that would honor the women who had worked on the home front during the war. The committee brought together a coalition of supporters to fund the creation of a permanent landscape sculpture and the

City of Richmond sponsored an open design competition to select a design team. In October 2000, the Committee dedicated the sculpture in Marina Bay—a former Kaiser shipyard from World War II—with several hundred “Rosies” in attendance. Local leaders formed the Rosie the Riveter Trust, and worked with Congressman George Miller seeking Congressional authorization for a feasibility study to determine whether a national park could be established. Congressman Miller then carried legislation and President William Clinton signed the bill that established the Rosie the Riveter/Home Front National Historical Park on October 24, 2000. Rosie the Riveter Trust
PO Box 71126
Richmond CA 94807

Did you know that during WWII, more than 600,000 Italian immigrants in the U.S. were labeled “enemy aliens”? Some faced ...
05/26/2026

Did you know that during WWII, more than 600,000 Italian immigrants in the U.S. were labeled “enemy aliens”? Some faced curfews, travel restrictions, confiscation of property, and even internment.

At the same time, thousands of Italian Americans served in the U.S. military and worked on the home front in shipyards, factories, and defense industries helping support the Allied war effort. The Galileo Club on 23rd Street in Richmond was no exception. The club operated 24/7 for the duration of the war, serving meals and providing a place to relax for a few hours. This amazing organization is a Home Front Hero!

Join historian Jim Davis for a fascinating talk exploring the complicated and often overlooked experiences of Italian Americans during World War II, from hardship and discrimination to patriotism, resilience, and contributions on the home front.

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave women and men who gave their lives in service to our country...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave women and men who gave their lives in service to our country.

We're also reflecting on the Americans of the Home Front who answered the call in times of war, building ships, planes, and communities with determination, sacrifice, and hope.

Their stories remind us that freedom is sustained not only by those who serve overseas, but also by the families, workers, and communities who stand behind them.

Today, we remember with gratitude.

05/24/2026

This Memorial Day, Americans pause to remember and honor the service members who gave their lives in defense of the nation.

At Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park, the stories of wartime sacrifice extend beyond the battlefield to the shipyards, factories, and communities that supported the war effort on the American Home Front.

A visit to the park offers an opportunity to reflect on the resilience, unity, and determination that shaped the World War II generation, to remember the many Americans whose sacrifices made that history possible and carry the Rosie Spirit of resilience and unity forward. Together, We Can Do It!

05/15/2026

Welcome to a community of passionate individuals helping to preserve the lessons & stories of the WWII Home Front!

Join us on our mission to preserve WWII Home Front History and Stories!

Home Front Hero Membership – Rosie the Riveter Trust https://share.google/XvMBuggNwp8VJceol

You will receive special Home Front Hero privileges, and be a contributing partner supporting Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park.

Memberships start at $25 a year!

Exclusive Benefits: As a Home Front Hero, you gain access to exclusive benefits, including:

** Special Updates & Invitations

** Exclusive access to branded Home Front Hero merchandise

** Discount at the Rosie the Riveter Trust Gift Shop located at the Visitor Center and online.

** Members-only emails with behind-the-scenes updates and stories.

PLEASE JOIN US!

Rosie the Riveter Trust is proud to have participated in the production of "Women of WWII: More Untold Stories" which wi...
05/14/2026

Rosie the Riveter Trust is proud to have participated in the production of "Women of WWII: More Untold Stories" which will start airing on stations across the country on Friday, May 29th! The program will also be available for streaming on PBS Passport starting Saturday, May 30th.

We are Preserving, Sharing & Inspiring with the "We Can Do It" spirit of all Home Front Heroes!

Thanks to PBS for empowering Burst Films to create this amazing documentary series.

05/14/2026

In partnership with the City of Richmond and North Coast States Carpenter's Union, Rosie's Service Corps joined our good friends at the West County Salesian Youth Club in Richmond for a toolbox building workshop!





Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

This Mother’s Day, we honor the women who held families, communities, and a nation together during one of history’s most...
05/11/2026

This Mother’s Day, we honor the women who held families, communities, and a nation together during one of history’s most challenging moments.

The “Rosies” of the WWII Home Front were mothers, daughters, sisters, and caregivers who answered the call to serve in the shipyards, factories, offices, and homes that powered victory. Their strength reshaped the American workforce and expanded what women could imagine for themselves and future generations.

Today, their legacy lives on in every woman who leads with courage, resilience, and determination.

To all the mothers and mother figures in our community: thank you for the ways you build, protect, teach, inspire, and carry history forward every day.

Happy Mother’s Day from Rosie the Riveter Trust. ❤️

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