Two women will make a special appearance at the Pearl Harbor National Monument in celebration of “Rosie the Riveter Day,” annually observed on March 21 in recognition of the contributions made by American women during the nation’s war effort throughout World War II.

What You Need To Know

  • From 10 a.m. to noon March 21, Ginger Price, 92, and Barbara Snyder, 86, will be at the Pacific Historic Parks Bookstore continuing to educate others while sharing their own personal accounts

  • This event is open to the public allowing for a unique opportunity to connect with living history

  • Today, “Rosebuds,” the daughters and descendants of these trailblazing women, continue the legacy of the original “Rosies,” sharing their stories and advocating for the recognition of their contributions

From 10 a.m. to noon March 21, Ginger Price, 92, and Barbara Snyder, 86 — who have dedicated years to educating the public about the role of “Rosie the Riveter” and the millions of women who stepped up to support the war effort — will be at the Pacific Historic Parks Bookstore continuing to educate others while sharing their own personal accounts.

This event is open to the public allowing for a unique opportunity to connect with living history.

As men enlisted to fight in WWII, over six million women entered the workforce to fill critical roles left vacant. These women were collectively known as “Rosies,” working in factories, shipyards and other essential industries to build weapons, aircraft and warships that fueled the Allied victory. The iconic “We Can Do It!” poster featuring Rosie the Riveter became a powerful symbol of women’s strength and resilience.

Today, “Rosebuds,” the daughters and descendants of these trailblazing women, continue the legacy of the original “Rosies,” sharing their stories and advocating for the recognition of their contributions.

Price is a “Rosie” who raised money as a student to buy war bonds in support of the war effort. Snyder, a “Rosebud,” is the daughter of a “Rosie.” Her late mother worked as a factory riveter building warships in Detroit, Michigan, during WWII.

“Pacific Historic Parks and our board of directors are honored to sponsor these very special events every year and are extremely grateful to our partners at Southwest Airlines, who provided round-trip transportation for the Rosies from Phoenix, Arizona, to Honolulu,” said PHP President and CEO Aileen Utterdyke in a release. “Rosie the Riveter Day is a chance to celebrate their legacy and ensure their stories continue to inspire future generations.”