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Soldiers Without Guns: Women Defense Workers of World War 2

Hear a testimonial from Rosie Niemiec, a wife who decided to do her bit for the war effort by taking a job as a shipyard welder. This program is funded by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.

2020 marks the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in America.

The setting: It is 1943 and your organization is hosting a meeting to promote “war work” for women. Hear a testimonial from Rosie Niemiec (historical interpreter Stacy Flora Roth), a housewife who decided to do her bit for the war effort (and surprise her husband) by taking a job as a welder in a shipyard. This intriguing session features a character monologue, a display of period artifacts and ephemera, a discussion of women’s participation on the Homefront, and an opportunity for the audience to share memories, memorabilia, and personal and family stories of the Second World War.

Presented by Stacy Roth, Historical Interpreter and Educator.
Stacy F. Roth of History on the Hoof is a freelance historical interpreter, educator, vocalist, and musician (with a background in museums, libraries, archives, and material culture) who combines her talents to create multi-layered presentations that make history accessible and engaging. She holds a BA in History from Kean College of NJ, an MA in American Civilization from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MLS from Rutgers. Ms. Roth is the author of "Past Into Present: Effective Techniques for First-Person Historical Interpretation" (University of North Carolina Press, 1998).

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Live Performance | History |

TAGS: | #women's history month |

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