Rosie Legacy: American Rosie Movement

This section showcases projects selected with input from Rosies before they passed. These initiatives are designed to be adapted to your own community or inspire new ideas. Whether you choose to adapt an existing project or create a new one, your efforts will contribute to the American Rosie Movement™ when you follow the Rosie Legacy™.

Let us know if you're adopting one of the following projects or if you're starting something unique. Here are some projects we've supported in the past, helping Rosies make a lasting impact in their communities.

Note: We are currently pausing at "Ring a Bell for Rosies." Our next focus will be on parks.

Art

Various artists love creating Rosie-themed art. Below is a piece by Rachael Lovett, alongside another by long-time volunteer Sally Steranko.

Buildings

Engage with those involved in public building projects, encouraging them to name their buildings in honor of the Rosies. The building pictured below, located in Huntington, WV, was constructed on the site where Poland Industries once manufactured and inspected lenses for periscopes, binoculars, and cameras.

D-Day

D-Day, one of the most iconic days of WWII, marked the Allied Nations’ invasion of Europe at Normandy. The first image below captures the bravery of soldiers on the beach. The second image highlights the critical work done on the home front over the course of two and a half years, with the production of ships, tanks, vehicles, and blimps — all made possible through significant contributions from the Rosies.

Ring a Bell for Rosies

In 2015, Kendra Fox, a Brownie Girl Scout, rang the first bell for the Rosies. Today, people across the country participate in ringing bells to honor Rosies every Labor Day. The picture below showcases a powerful example of this tradition.