It appears that the developers of the Ford Assembly Plant and the National Parks Service are close to reaching a deal that would allow a Rosie the Riveter Visitor’s Center to move in next year.
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What is Richmond’s greatest resource? Its deep water bay? Its status as home to one of the nation’s largest oil refineries? Its history as a WWII hub of manufacturing? How about its women?
Celebrating Richmond’s women
An event aimed at celebrating Richmond’s history of strong, diverse women is scheduled for Saturday at Dejean Middle School. More than 250 people are expected to attend.
Richmond Museum of History
Richmond Confidential gets a tour of the past from Donald Bastin, Executive Director of the Richmond Museum of History.
Local artists unveil ambitious mural at Police Department
A new mural by artists from the National Institute of Art and Disabilities depicts Richmond’s colorful past and present.
Real ‘Rosies’ celebrated at Ford Point
Now in their 80s, a group of original “Rosie the Riveters” celebrated the unveiling of memorabilia at a local restaurant.