Rosie the Riveter: Connecticut Women During World War II (Virtual)

“Rosie the Riveter” became an iconic image of working women during World War II. What was it really like for them? We’ll look at propaganda posters, art, music, and photos from the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History’s collection, and hear real-life accounts of Connecticut women who worked for victory in the war.

Mya Concepcion is a Museum Educator at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. She develops and teaches educational programs for school and adult audiences. Mya has had experience in both education and museums in CT and holds a B.A. in Art and Art History from the University of Hartford.