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Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park


Description:
The World War II Home Front is a significant chapter in America’s history. Fully engaged in winning World War II, American women, minorities, and men worked toward a common goal in a manner that has been unequaled since. Women affectionately known as "Rosies" helped change industry and had sweeping and lasting impacts. Richmond, California played a significant and nationally recognized part in the World War II Home Front. The four Richmond shipyards, with their combined 27 shipways, produced 747 ships, more than any other shipyard complex in the country. Richmond was home to 56 different war industries, more than any other city of its size in the United States. The city grew nearly overnight from 24,000 people to 100,000 people, overwhelming the available housing stock, roads, schools, businesses and community services.

Activites:
Biking | Boating | Educational Programs | Wildlife Viewing | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | Kayaking | And more.

Facilities:
Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.

Directions to Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Plane:
Oakland Internartional Airport San Jose International Airport San Francisco International Airport

Car:
Sacramento - Take Interstate 80 West to Cutting Blvd., exit towards I-580 San Rafael. Take Cutting Blvd. 1.4 miles. Turn left onto S. 23rd. St. .2 miles. Stay straight to go onto Marina Bay Pkwy. San Francisco - Take Interstate 80 Bay Bridge East, 11 miles. Exit to I-580 W towards Richmond/San Rafael, .3 miles. Exit Marin Bay/S. 23rd Se. exit. Turn left, .5 miles. Oakland - Take Interstate 80 East, 8 miles. Exit to I-580 W towards Richmond/San Rafael, .3 miles. Exit Marin Bay/S. 23rd Se. exit. Turn left, .5 miles.


Attractions:
Red Oak Victory Ship, Richmond History Museum
Phone:510-235-7387

Nearby Parks:
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (15 miles)
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (25 miles)
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (27 miles)
Fort Point National Historic Site (27 miles)
Muir Woods National Monument (20 miles)
John Muir National Historic Site (12 miles)
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (30 miles)


Contact Information for Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

600 Harrison Street
Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94107

Phone: 415-427-1446 Fax:

Located in Richmond , CA

For more information on Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Information on this page provided by the NPS.




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