Posts Tagged ‘homefront’
New exhibit delves into “How World War I Changed Richmond”
Richmond is well-known for its role on the home front during World War II. The city produced 747 ships for the US Navy and it’s the birthplace of Rosie the Riveter, an icon inspired by the Richmond women who worked in WWII shipyards.
Read MoreRichmond National Park visitor center to open Saturday
Since it was established in 2000, the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park has been a local gem that preserves the city’s legacy as a booming shipping hub during the war years. But the sites are spread throughout the city, and the park has lacked a central location where visitors can start their…
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