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Rosie the Riveter / WWII Home Front National Historical Park
Things To Do
 
Self Guided Auto Tour

Download this pdf file of an automobile tour that will take you to the City of Richmond's historic World War II sites.  
 

Rosie the Riveter Memorial

The Rosie the Riveter Memorial began as a public art project for the City of Richmond in the 1990's.  During the creation of the memorial, the National Park Service was invited to participate, and this partnership led to the founding of the National Park in Richmond, California.

 

Visit the Red Oak Victory Ship

The Richmond Museum of History Association is in the process of restoring the last remaining Victory Ship that was created in the Richmond Kaiser Shipyards. You can watch the volunteers at work and explore this important part of American World War II history.

 
 
Aerial view of Minidoka  

Did You Know?
Minidoka constituted the seventh largest city in Idaho while it was operational between 1942 and 1945. Boise was the largest city at the time.

Last Updated: August 05, 2009 at 18:57 EST