Rosie the Riveter Day

The National Museum of Industrial History is celebrating an icon of industrial history on March 17th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with its first ever “Rosie the Riveter Day”. Attendees will be able to hear from women who worked at Bethlehem Steel, see a Rosie the Riveter documentary, and take selfies with Rosie the Riveter, and take part in a children’s coloring activity. This is a fun event for the whole family, and included in regular museum admission! The full schedule of events is below:

11 a.m. -12 p.m.: Meet the Experts: Women in Steel

Discussion panel with Steelworkers Archives

12:30 p.m. Commemorative “Rosie” bush planting

Taking place on the NMIH Plaza

1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.: The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter documentary screenings Taking place in the NMIH Education Center

12 p.m.-3 p.m. Youth Activities

Meet Rosie the Riveter, color a piece of history, and take a “We Can Do It” selfie in the NMIH lobby!

All programs free with admission