'Rosie the Riveter' Coming to Shady Side Museum

During this period when we observe the 70^th

anniversary of the beginning of World War II, it seems fitting that we should pay tribute to the women who stepped up to man the defense plants building airplanes, weapons, tanks, and all the weapons of war needed by our troops.  To do so, the Captain Avery Museum is featuring Mary Ann Jung in her role as Rosie the Riveter in its first of the Winter Luncheon Series to be held Wednesday, January 11.

Talented Ms. Jung, an award winning actress and Smithsonian  scholar, has had 32 years of experience performing her fun and fascinating shows about amazing women in history.  She researches and writes her own scripts which take about a  year to produce. She has worked with the Maryland Renaissance Festival in a major role.  She makes history come alive, and in this program, will take us back to World War II and the role women played.

The Series will continue each Wednesday for six weeks through February 15.  The Museum’s doors open at 11 a.m. with the programs beginning at 11:30.  They are followed by the serving of homemade soup, specialty breads, beverages and desserts.  Admission is $85 for the Series.  Individual luncheons are $17.  Reservations are required and may be made by calling Peggy Tucker at  410 266 8846.  More information  can be found at the Museum’s web site, www.captainaverymuseum.org. 

Corporate sponsors of the Museum are Greenstreet Gardens and BayVue Consulting, Inc.