Celebrate “Rosie the Riveter Day” at the Evansville Wartime Museum

It’s not often that you can be a part of something truly historic, but that’s exactly what you can do this weekend. The Evansville Wartime Museum is celebrating Rosie the Riveter Day on Saturday, March 21, 2026, and you’re invited to this special occasion.

Event Details and How to Attend

The event is from 11am-4pm and is FREE and open to the public. It’s your chance to step back into one of the most important eras in America’s and Evansville’s history and celebrate the women who helped power the nation during World War II.

• What: Rosie the Riveter Day Celebration
• When: Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 11am-4pm
• Where: Evansville Wartime Museum, 7503 Petersburg Road, Evansville, IN 47725
• Cost: FREE!

Honoring Evansville’s Wartime Legacy

Evansville and the women who live here played a crucial role in the wartime effort here in America while many men were overseas. And one of those extraordinary women will be at the Wartime Museum this weekend!

Meet a Real-Life Rosie the Riveter From Evansville

The biggest highlight of the day will undoubtedly be the rare opportunity to meet Lucy Wahnsiedler, a 100-year-old Evansville native and real-life “Rosie” who worked on P-47 aircraft during the war.

Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry will be on hand as well to deliver an official proclamation, recognizing the importance of Rosie the Riveter Day and the city’s incredible wartime legacy. There will also be a special guest from the American Rosie the Riveter Association, bringing a national spotlight to Evansville’s contributions..

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But the day isn’t just about looking back – it’s also about having fun. The museum will have plenty of family-friendly activities, interactive exhibits, and opportunities to learn while you explore. Guests are even encouraged to dress up in Rosie-inspired outfits too – we want to see those bandanas and denim!

(Information courtesy of the Evansville Wartime Museum. For more information, contact Meredith Marshall at 812-424-7461 or ewmmanager@gmail.com.)