Rosie The Riveter Trust

06/20/2026

A sweet ending to a remarkable chapter! 🎂❤️

On June 13, Rosie the Riveter Park Ambassador Marian Sousa delivered her final weekly presentation at Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park. After years of sharing the Rosie story with visitors from around the world, Marian was celebrated with a festive cake and heartfelt thanks from friends, colleagues, and supporters.

Thank you, Marian, for your dedication to preserving and sharing this important history. Your impact will be felt for years to come! 💪🏼🌹

06/20/2026

Today we honor Juneteenth, the day freedom finally reached the last enslaved Americans in Galveston, Texas, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.

As we reflect on this historic milestone, we remember that freedom is a foundation for opportunity, dignity, and the ability to build a better future.

Like the women who stepped forward during World War II to answer the nation's call, generations of Black Americans have contributed their talent, labor, innovation, and perseverance to strengthen our communities and our country.

On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom, honor those who fought for it, and recommit ourselves to building a more just and inclusive future for all.

06/20/2026

SOS - Save Our Signs project that was discussed during Rosie Presents: In Conversation with Historian Donna Graves on April 4.

Here are the recorded signs so far:
https://america433.org/park/rosie-the-riveter-wwii-home-front-national-historical-park/

The downstairs exhibits still need to be photographed.

Our National Parks. A Shared Story Worth Preserving.

06/19/2026

Rosie's Service Corps offered the "What's in Your Toolbox Workshop at Shields Reid Community Center in Richmond on Jun 17, 2026.

Many thanks to our project partners:

The City of Richmond Children & Youth Fund

North Coast States Carpenters Union, Oakland

Golden State Warriors Community Engagement Team

06/17/2026

The Home Front Worker Wall of Honor went to Normandy for the 82nd celebration of D-Day. What an honor to represent Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park on an international stage!

06/17/2026

Stronger Together - United We Rise!

Today we're honored to recognize IBEW Local 617 as a sponsor of the Rosie the Riveter Trust 2026 Gala!

The Rosie the Riveter legacy reminds us that lasting progress happens when people work together toward a common purpose. Through their support, IBEW Local 617 is helping preserve the stories of the WWII Home Front and inspire future generations with the courage, determination, and teamwork that defined an era.

As the nonprofit partner of Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, the Trust relies on partners who believe in the power of history to connect and strengthen communities!

Thank you, IBEW Local 617, for standing with us and helping keep Rosie's legacy alive. We are grateful for your support and partnership!

06/16/2026

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Rosie the Riveter Trust Volunteer Anna Schapp!

Anna works with Rosie's Service Corps youth every summer, and serves on the Historic Preservation Committee.

Thanks to amazing volunteers like Anna, we are able to complete vital mission specific work like historic preservation and helping our youth see a future full of possibility.

06/15/2026

United We Rise!

Today we're proud to recognize IBEW Local 302 as a sponsor of the Rosie the Riveter Trust Gala!

The Rosie the Riveter story is one of people coming together to meet a moment of extraordinary challenge and opportunity. That same spirit lives on through the support of partners like IBEW Local 302.

As the nonprofit partner of Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, the Trust relies on community support to help preserve the WWII Home Front legacy and connect new generations to the history and values they represent.

Thank you, IBEW Local 302, for helping us demonstrate that we all carry the We Can Do It spirit of Rosie the Riveter forward! We are so grateful for your partnership!








Rachel Shoemake

06/13/2026

Join us virtually on Thursday, June 25 at 7PM PST for a thoughtful conversation with National Park Service ViP interpreters Flora Ninomiya and Jim Oshima about the film Blossoms & Thorns, public memory, and the importance of telling the complex stories of the World War II Home Front.

To Register:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LsSK6ScLTLOcoNx7TxhUBg

06/07/2026

This Pride Month, we honor the many LGBTQ+ Americans who contributed to the World War II Home Front, often without recognition and rarely with the freedom to be their full selves.

During the war, millions of Americans stepped into new roles in factories, shipyards, offices, hospitals, and communities to support the nation's effort. Among them were LGBTQ+ individuals whose labor, service, and sacrifice helped build ships, aircraft, vehicles, and supplies that sustained the Allied victory.

The Home Front brought together people from different backgrounds and experiences, creating opportunities, challenges, and communities that would shape American life long after the war ended. While many LGBTQ+ Americans faced discrimination and were forced to keep important parts of their identities hidden, their contributions were no less vital.

As we celebrate Pride Month, we remember that the story of the World War II Home Front belongs to all who helped carry the nation through a time of extraordinary challenge. Their stories, both told and untold, are part of our shared history.



Images Courtesy: National WWII Museum, New Orleans, LA