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Richmond's 'Home Front Festival' This Weekend
Richmond is hosting its free 6th annual Home Front Festival, which celebrates the city's large role in the World War II "home front." The main activities will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, following a 1940s USO dance Friday night.
Richmond will celebrate the city's historic home-front role in World War II with its sixth annual Home Front Festival this weekend.
The main activities, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, include a tour of Franklin Roosevelt's Presidential Yacht, an ironworkers' demonstration of riveting as done by the iconic "Rosie the Riveter" of Kaiser Shipyards, live music, games for kids, food and beverages, a classic car show, a "fun run/walk" and rides on amphibious Duck Tours boats.
The festival will be held at the Craneway Pavilion and is also celebrating the recent opening next door of the new Visitor Education Center at the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park.
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Friday night features a "Rosie the Riveter 1940's USO Dance," a tribute to Lena Horne.
More details can be found on the Home Front Festival website.
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