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We help America to know and honor our living Rosies

Rosie the Riveter Special event at Pullman Square March 22^nd Download the Invitation Form.

We pulled together then; we can pull together again. It’s our only hope.

Nancy Sipple, Rosie the Riveter

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can CHANGE THE WORLD. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.

Margaret Mead

Mission

To create projects in West Virginia that need to be done in America and more widely, and to do these projects so well that many people will be inspired to replicate, adapt and add to the work. These model projects will allow people to unify in their communities, in America and in the world. When possible, we also guide veterans to contribute to these projects. Our underlying belief is that people will do more good when they see how to start participating in something they believe is worthwhile.

The West Virginia Rosie the Riveter Project is a model for Americans who want to honor and educate with women who worked “on the home front” during World War II. Rosies are about 90 years old today, and there is very little time to learn from them, so we have created many ways for communities to easily work with Rosies.

"Machinist Helper Sally Flatley helps to remove the dome cover of a locomotive boiler, B&O RR, Glenwood, PA. Shops."

The West Virginia Rosie the Riveter Project: A Example for America

Over three years, we have proven that educating about Rosie the Riveters has a far more dramatic impact on youth, adults, Rosies, and communities when Rosies are included to: a) educate about themselves, b) help communities create replicable projects to teach about Rosies (e.g create parks, DVD/CD of interviews), and c) preserve their histories.

We have created more than 20 ways for Rosies and others to educate, including original music, a documentary film, quilts by Rosies, historic visits by Allied Nations, and parks that tell the Rosie story.

In March, 2012, The Today Show taped 50 Rosies in Charleston, WV.

Our work helps America seize this brief moment in America to work with our Rosies for lasting, meaningful education. Let us know if you want to learn from us or help.

Future Goals of Our Rosie Model:

Long-term, we hope to advance that women will play new, positive roles in our changing world.