Rosie the Riveter at The Whittemore Library

"Rosie the Riveter” became an iconic symbol of working women during World War II. What was it really like for them?

We’ll look at propaganda posters, art, music, photos, and hear real-life accounts of Connecticut women who worked for victory in the war.

A lecture presented by Christina Rewinski of the Connecticut Culture and History Museum.

Christina Rewinski is the Lead Museum Educator at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. She develops and teaches educational programs for school and adult audiences. Christina has formerly worked at a number of Connecticut museums and holds a B.A. in English from Skidmore College and an M.A. in Museum Education from Tufts University.