Rosies and Ruth!

On September 12th, I journeyed to the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum’s “Women in Aviation and Space” with precious cargo. I came to present a character, “Ruth Law”, the pioneering aviator but I brought with me two talented actor/interpreters portraying “Rosie the Riveter”. Desiree Gibson and Laura Rocklyn were the Rosies and they were a sensation. While I posed and regaled guests with Ruth Law’s daring, record setting, feats in the Early Aviation Gallery, the “Rosie’s” worked on the main floor, helping guests dress and pose in front of a Rosie backdrop (and a spectacular aircraft). The actor/interpreters told guests what the women working in aircraft and wartime factories did and how they lived. It’s a fascinating story and one that guests were hungry for.

Views of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Women in Aviation and Space Heritage Family Day; Saturday, September 12, 2015; National Mall Building; Washington, DC. Special guests included NASA Astronaut Mary Cleave, Science Cheerleaders, VEX Robotics, and early aviator, Ruth Law. Photos by Bill Cooper, volunteer photographer. [NASM2015-05673]

Desi Gibson poses as “Rosie the Riveter” for Women in Space and Aviation Day photo by Natalie Zanin

September Events from Historic Strolls

September excitement! On the 12th, Natalie will appear as Ruth Law at the National Air and Space Museum along with Desiree and Laura as “Rosie the Riveter”.

Air and Space Museum

And on September 19th, our Civil War tour, “Courage”, will feature the year 1865 in Washington history. A portion of proceeds from this tour, usually donated to Capital Area Food Bank, will be split between the Food Bank and Unicef

It’s a busy time but it’s going to be even busier in October when Ghost Story Tour returns! So enjoy these images from the past year while we get ready to time travel.

Historically,

Natalie

U.S.Grant on F Street during the Civil War tour “Courage! The Civil in Washington “photo by Mary Whittington