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Fly For Freedom: HomeFront/WarFront

  • White River Valley Museum 918 H Street Southeast Auburn, WA, 98002 United States (map)

Saturday, March 9 | 2 PM.

FREE Program

Who were the real “Rosie the Riveters?” How did Black Americans fight for democracy on two fronts?
Learn the little-known contributions of Black women in World War II aviation, as one trailblazing young pilot flies for Double Victory— championing democracy at home and abroad.
Antoinette and her family join the millions of Black Americans serving their country in the defense industries while bravely confronting racism, sexism and fascism on every front.

Home Front / War Front Fly for Freedom: new historical multimedia program featuring the little-known stories and contributions of working women in the World War II aeronautics industry, amplifying the experiences of Black women through the Rosie the Riveters who built planes in Boeing’s factories, the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs), the Tuskegee Airmen, and the Double Victory campaign. Using a unique blend of live theatre and archival film, Living Voices brings life to history
Developed in partnership with the Museum of Flight, Museum of History & Industry and The Boeing Company.

Seating is limited. Please let us know you are coming.

Earlier Event: February 23
Family Day: Outdoor Adventures