Rome Area History Center Invites the Public to a Special Traveling
Exhibit: “Beyond Rosie – Women in World War II” & Meet the Rosies
Event
Rome, GA – July 30, 2025 – The Rome Area History Center is pleased
to host the special traveling exhibit _”Beyond Rosie: Women in World War
II,”_ on loan from Kennesaw State University. The exhibit will be on
display from August 5 through September 28, 2025.
In conjunction with the exhibit, the Center will present a “Meet the
Rosies” event on Monday, August 11 at 1:30 PM on the second floor.
Guests will have the unique opportunity to meet real-life “Rosies”
and hear their inspiring stories firsthand.
Rosie the Riveter remains one of the most enduring symbols of
women’s contributions during World War II. However, _”Beyond Rosie”_
goes deeper, exploring the broader roles women played during this
pivotal time. From factory floors to military service, this exhibit
tells the powerful stories of women who helped shape the war effort and
transformed life on the home front.
Location:
Rome Area History Center
305 Broad Street, Rome, GA
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Admission is free and open to the public.
For more information, please contact Selena Tilly, Director of the Rome
Area History Center, at (706) 235-8051.
