Rosie the Riveter / WWII Home Front National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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United We Win!

Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park, located in the wartime boomtown of Richmond, California, preserves and interprets the stories and places of our nation's home front response to World War II.

		Submit A World War II Home Front Story It's very easy to submit a World War II Civilian Home Front story for yourself or someone else. The biography form will take just five minutes of your time. Please click here for instructions and forms more...

Photo of Red Oak Victory Ship built during World War II in Richmond California

Visit the SS Red Oak Victory Ship

You can tour the last remaining Victory Ship made in the Richmond Kaiser Shipyards. For the latest visitor information, please check their website.
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Write to

1401 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804

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Phone

General Information
(510) 232-5050

Rosie Stories Project Submission or Questions
(800) 497-6743

Fax

(510) 232-5504

Climate

Climate can vary from mild and warm to windy and chilly at any time of the year. Visitors should wear layers since the climate can change very quickly. The Bay Area is known for its microclimates which can change dramatically. The warmest months tend to be September and October. November to April or May is considered the rainy season. The average annual temperature is 62.5F (16.9C).