Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center Closed During Federal Shutdown — Park Sites Remain Accessible
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Oct. 3, 2025
Richmond, CA - Due to the federal government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, 2025, the Visitor Education Center at Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park located at the Ford Assembly Plant in the historic Oil House at 1414 Harbour Way South in Richmond, CA, is closed until further notice.
Much of the park locations remain accessible, including sites along Richmond’s bay trail waterfront, such as the Rosie the Riveter Memorial, Kaiser Shipyards, SS Red Oak Victory Ship, and other landmark locations. There are also interpretive signs along the bay trail and a special outdoor exhibit along the trail next to the visitor center called the Wall of Honor, celebrating Rosie the Riveters and home front workers.
You can also explore the WWII Home Front legacy all around us in Richmond, find virtual and driving tours, watch films including the famed No Time to Waste: The Urgent Mission of Betty Reid Soskin and learn through these resources:
NPS Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park Website -
https://www.nps.gov/rori/index.htm
NPS Rosie the Riveter Auto-Audio Tour - https://www.nps.gov/places/rosie-the-riveter-memorial.htm
Richmond Museum of History & Culture - https://richmondmuseum.org/
Rosie the Riveter Trust ARC GIS Audio-Visual Tour - https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/653bf1e3008544fc80e83a143513cbba
Rosie the Riveter Memorial at Marina Bayfront Park - https://www.nps.gov/places/rosie-the-riveter-memorial.htm
Rosie the Riveter Trust YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ4Qkq1QC2TzGJoPUuAusDw
SS Red Oak Victory Ship - https://redoakvictory.us/
“Even during the shutdown, the stories of grit and determination that took place on the WWII home front are still here and accessible for all,” said Sarah Pritchard, Executive Director of the Trust. “Rosie the Riveter Trust remains committed to supporting the park and sharing the Rosie the Riveter legacy and stories that continue to inspire.”
Rosie the Riveter Trust is the national park’s official nonprofit partner. It remains open and active during the shutdown. For even more resources, visit www.rosietheriveter.org.
Media Contact:
Sarah Pritchard
(503) 961-0820
Rosie the Riveter Trust celebrates the stories of sacrifice, opportunity, and profound social change that took place in America during World War II. As the official nonprofit partner of Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park located in Richmond, California, we honor the strong work ethic of people from all backgrounds who worked on the home front. Through historic preservation and educational programming, we inspire people to learn from history and apply those lessons in today's world.
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