Share Betty Reid Soskin’s Message Proudly!

Betty Reid Soskin was instrumental in shaping Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park more than 25 years ago. Soskin’s extremely popular interpretive programs at the Park illuminated the histories of African Americans and other people of color, and her inclusive efforts impacted the way the National Park Service now conveys such history to audiences across the United States. She retired in March 2022 at 100 years old.

To celebrate Betty, Rosie the Riveter Trust has created new merchandise so that you can have everyday reminders of Betty’s wisdom for inspiration. Choose a t-shirt emblazoned with “We Are All Making History” or a sticker in pink or green. You can find them, along with Betty’s memoir, Sign My Name to Freedom, and many other items at the Visitor Education Center Gift Shop or online at rosietheriveter.org > Shop

You can also learn more about Betty in the award-winning 2019 documentary No Time to Waste: The Urgent Mission of Betty Reid Soskin. Produced by the Trust, the film captures Betty’s fascinating life pathway – from the experiences of a young worker in a WWII segregated union hall, through her multi-faceted work as a singer, activist, mother, legislative representative and park planner, and to her remarkable National Park Service career. Judy Scotchmoor, a viewer from Sonoma, CA, said, “An extraordinary documentary. It is not often that a film brings tears to your eyes, laughter, and hope all in one experience.” To watch No Time to Waste, go to rosietheriveter.org > Programs > Sharing Stories