Beyond the Bicep: The Real Story of Rosie the Riveter

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Adults
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Her image has adorned everything from lunchboxes to lampshades, but what is the real story of Rosie the Riveter?  Together we’ll trace her journey from propaganda poster to feminist icon while uncovering the history of the real life Rosies who not only inspired that famous bicep, but whose work in wartime industries helped secure an Allied victory during World War II.

Join Amanda Goodheart Parks, a public historian, whose work has been seen on the History Channel, awarded by the American Alliance of Museums, and featured at museums across New England. She earned her PhD from University of Massachusetts Amherst and specializes in the history of women and gender.