'Soldiers Without Guns' Women Defense Workers In World War II

Come and see what life was like for some women in 1943, when they decided to become involved in "war work."

Hear a testimonial from Rosie Niemiec, a housewife who decided to do her bit for the war effort by taking a job as a welder in a shipyard. The presentation - with Stacy Roth of History on the Hoof, features a character monologue, a display of period artifacts and ephemera, a discussion of women’s participation on the homefront, and an invitation to the audience to share memories, memorabilia, and personal and family stories of the Second World War.

The event will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on March 16 at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Registration is required. To register go to www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call609-494-2480.

The program is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New JerseyCouncil for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.