NAMPA, Idaho — The Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa is celebrating Rosie the Riveter Day. The event is to honor the women who worked during World War II. Entry is free for people that come dressed like the iconic poster image.
The museum is also reminding people why Rosie, and the women working, were important. After so many men were drafted during WWII, women were called on to work in traditional male dominated jobs in order to keep the economy going.
"Nicknamed 'Rosies,' after the iconic Rosie the Riveter recruiting poster, women worked in any industry in need, including factories, shipyards, welding facilities, airplane hangars, and electronic workshops. They faced challenges such as hazardous working conditions, food rationing, finding childcare, and gender discrimination. Decades later we're still inspired by their spirit and sacrifice," a release from the museum stated.
The event is on Mar. 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum will have stations for kids to learn in interactive ways, like experimenting with electrical circuits, making a recruitment poster, starting a victory garden and learning to rivet and codebreak.
For more information people can go to warhawkairmuseum.org.
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