Rosie the Riveter Day at the Capitol

Four Michigan Manufacturing Councils and American Rosie the Riveter Association Willow Run Chapter invite the public to attend Rosie the Riveter Day on March 21, 2024 on the lawn of the State Capitol. This event pays homage to women who served during World War II and celebrates the ongoing contributions of women in the workforce.

Rosie the Riveter emerged as a cultural icon, symbolizing millions of women who entered the workforce to support the war effort while men were serving overseas. These women took on industrial jobs, including riveting, welding, and manufacturing, traditionally held by men.

The celebration promises to be a memorable occasion, featuring activities for all ages. Attendees are encouraged to dress up as Rosie the Riveter or wear denim. Event planners hope to have Rosies, five generations of women in the workplace, girl scouts, robotics teams, K12 students, families and community members take part. 

Outdoor Activities (3:00 – 5:00 pm): REOlds Transportation Museum, Impression 5 Science Center, Tinkr Labs, Shove It and From Scratch food trucks, GM Michigan-made vehicles, MSU Engineering Car, LBWL Water Truck, Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center’s Fab Lab, Junior Achievement, Michigan Mentors T-34Flight Team flyover and a Rosie photo booth

Keynote Speeches: Cindy Kangas – Capital Area Manufacturing Council, WLNS Anchor Sheri Jones, Jeanette Gutierrez – American Rosie the Riveter Association, Olivia Steele – Jackson Area Manufacturers Association, Ashley Wakefield and Elissa Olsen – Michigan Manufacturers Association, Tanya Blehm -Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers Association, PNC Bank, Ultium Cell, NAWIC Detroit Student Essay Contest Award Winners, Chris Metts – CEO Dowding Industries, Kelly Preston- CEO Capital Steel & Wire, Carrie Rosingana, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Alana Root – Holt High School Student, Students from MSU College of Engineering, Rachel Huber – General Motors Lansing Grand River Assembly, Ingrid Tighe – CEO Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, Elizabeth Zajac – Granddaughter of a Rosie, 100-year-old ‘Rosie’ Delphine Tedeski Klaput with four generations of family, Jane Vass – WWII Jewish family story, and an acknowledgement of veterans

Live Entertainment: 

National Anthem – Amber Taylor, Executive Director, Back to the Bricks Flint

Drill Performance – American Rosie the Riveter Association Drill Team

Color Guard – Michigan National Guard

Group Photo – Kailey Hein Photography

Registration Page: https://glbmaorg.wufoo.com/forms/m1fdshdl0b0s9ui/

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Families with Rosie stories are encouraged to reach out to cindy@camconline.org