Rosie The Riveter Day! at the Military Aviation Museum

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Come out to the Military Aviation Museum on Saturday, March 23rd, to celebrate Rosie the Riveter Day with fun activities for the whole family! Purchase Tickets Here!

Where: The Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Rd Virginia Beach, VA 23457

When: Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 10am-3pm

Description:  On Saturday, March 23rd, the Military Aviation Museum will be celebrating National Rosie the Riveter Day with activities for the whole family. Craft activities to create Rosie-themed memorabilia, crafts & badges. Learn about Victory Gardens and plant your own to take home. Plus don’t miss the lessons with real Airplane Mechanics as well as hands-on riveting demonstrations. There will be a special docent tour to learn about the planes that Rosies helped build and the factories that produced them, as well as highlighting exhibits related to women’s contributions during wartime.

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All Day Activities

• Welcome and Introduction
• Greet attendees at check-in and provide an overview of the day’s activities.
• Brief history of Rosie the Riveter and the impact of WWII on the local communities and the diverse roles women played.

Rosie Inspired Craft Corner

• Located on the Mezzanine
• Craft activities for participants to create Rosie-themed memorabilia.
• Provide materials for making Rosie-style crafts, badges, etc.
• Incorporate elements related to local victory gardens and home-front efforts.
• Showcase local materials and resources used during wartime crafting

Artifact Showcase: Tools of Rosie’s Trade

• Located on the Mezzanine
• Display and explanation of the tools Rosie the Riveter used; real rivet gun, rivets, riveted metal samples, and more.
• Q&A session for participants to ask questions about the tools.
• Discussion on the roles of women.
• Display artifacts and memorabilia showcasing women’s contributions during WWII.
• Q&A session for participants to learn about specific individuals and stories.

Rosie Special Guided Tour

• Meet at the Compass Rose
• Learn about the planes that Rosie helped manufacture and the factories that produced them.
• Guided tour highlighting exhibits related to women’s contributions during wartime.
• Discussion on the various ways women supported the war effort
• Showcase artifacts and stories from local residents who played significant roles in supporting the war effort.

Cost:  Included with regular admission. 

•  $17 – Adult
•  $15 – Senior (65+), Military, Teachers
•  $10 Youth (ages 6-17) Under 6 Free
• Museum Entry FREE for Members & WWII Veterans

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