By Molly Myman
Rosie the Riveter Trust is hosting an in-person event with Pennsylvania-based “Rosie the Riveter” Mae Krier on Dec. 1.
The event will be held at the Craneway Pavilion, located at 1414 Harbour Way South in Richmond, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. During this time, guests will hear Krier tell the story of her work and “Rosie the Riveter” spirit, and have the opportunity to ask questions. The event will conclude with a meet and greet with Krier.
95-year-old Mae Krier began working at Boeing in Seattle to support the United States military during WWII when she was just 17 years old. Like the other 6 million plus women who worked on the home front to support the military overseas during WWII, she played a crucial and inspiring role in the war effort.
Last year, Krier’s “We Can Do It!” spirit shone through when she began sewing face masks using the famous Rosie the Riveter red and white polka dot fabric to support the COVID-19 pandemic effort. She quickly gained attention from people around the world, receiving over 5,000 mask requests, and was recognized by a variety of national news outlets.
In 2019, congress finally signed the Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Metal Act, after Krier’s 40 year pursuit of her mission for recognition of women like herself, fellow Rosie the Riveters who worked tirelessly to help US military efforts from the home front.
Proceeds from event tickets, which cost $25, will help support Krier’s trip to Pearl Harbor with fellow Rosie the Riveter, Marian Wynn, the following day for the 80th anniversary commemoration ceremonies of the Pearl Harbor attack. Proceeds will also go toward the expansion of educational programs for all ages, historical resource preservation for the Bay Area and around the country, and a short documentary about the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park’s Rosie Ambassadors, which is currently in production.
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