1-3 Hours
Self-Guided Tours - Historic Sites
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
The City of Richmond, California houses multiple sites that are of historical significance to the WWII Home Front. Many of the old buildings and sites can only be viewed from the street. The park can help describe any buildings or sites that are of interest.
Getting Started In addtion to exploring our Visitor Education Center, filled with exhibits and a variety of park films, visitors can also explore the various historic sites around the City of Richmond. While the park does not own any of these sites, there are currently around 30 stops that are part of the WWII Home Front History interpretive story. Official NPS App Tours The official NPS app can be downloaded for your smartphone. 1. Download and install the official NPS app. 2. Search for our park by the park's official name. 3. Choose the "Self-Guided Tours" icon on the main screen, not the one in the "Things to Do" menu icon. 4. Choose a tour. We are always creating a variety of tours that are a mix of audio and GPS based but vary by content and locations. Some tours are designed for walking, others for driving. Most tours should engage with the map and GPS on your phone. Audio files, when played, should also play through your vehicle's sound system if the vehicle has that capability. Safety Note: As with any city or any tour, please be respectful of other's property and always be mindful of your vehichle and belongings. Other than the visitor center, there are no NPS staff at these sites. Please drive safely and do not get distracted by audio while you are driving or walking. Most buidlings can be viewed from the outside only, as some are current businesses, privately owned or even unsfafe to enter due to condition. Tear-Off Map from Visitor Center If you'd rather not use your smart phone, a self-guided tour map can be obtained at the Visitor Education Center. We recommened that this is your first stop in order to experience the interactive exhibits and park films. Rangers and docents can help you decide where to go first and provide any historical background information and current details to make your tour an informative and enjoyable experience.
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Self-Guided Tours - AutoAfrican American HeritageArchitecture and BuildingAsian American HeritageHispanic American HeritageImmigrationMaritimeMedicineHospitalMilitaryUS NavyMonuments and MemorialsUrban AmericaWorld War IIWomen's Historyrosie the riveterWWIIhome frontRichmondCaliforniahistoric
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Details
Duration
1-3 Hours
Duration Details
Time will depend on driviing habits, traffic, and immersion.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
Visitors with Physical/Mobility Needs: The multi-leveled visitor education center is completely accessible with the use of the elevator. All displays are well placed for use, or viewing, from a seated or standing position. Restrooms, drinking fountain, and theater, located in the lower level, are accessible. The theater entrance has a gently sloping ramp for access to the front row of the theater which can accommodate two wheelchairs. Additional wheelchair spaces are available in the back of the theater. Two designated disabled parking spaces are located on the north end of the building. Information for People Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: The two orientation films, Home Front Heroes and The War at Home that are shown in the downstairs theater are closed captioned. Assisted-Listening devices are available in the theater upon request. Audio-visual exhibit displays in the upstairs galleries have closed captioning. Assisted-Listening devices for the exhibit galleries upstairs are available as well. There is a closed captioned and AD (Audio Described) version of Home Front Heroes that can be accessed on the park website. This only one of the park films that we show in the Rosie theater. Blind/Low vision: The main park brochure is available in braille, please inquire at the front desk for a copy that can be borrowed. Some of the permanent exhibits were designed for a tactile experience. For example, the visitor center has a copy of the famous world war two poster, "We Can Do It", made out of sculpted brass for visitors to touch. There is also a large tactile map of the Richmond Shipyards with a braille legend.The park is developing an audio tour of the newly installed permanent exhibits. There is an audio tour available for those who need it, which can be provided by the front desk at the visitor center. Learning Disability: The exhibits are designed to reach a wide audience and age groups. The exhibits offer interactive exhibits, historic artifacts and reproductions. Sign-Language Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front NHP is dedicated to providing a rich experience for all visitors, and we are happy to offer sign language interpretation for public programs upon request. Because we do not have a sign language interpreter on staff, please contact the park with your request at least two weeks in advance of your visit, or when you’re making your tour reservation. Red Oak Victory Ship Accessibility Note:The SS Red Oak Victory is a World War II cargo ship, please contact the ship directly to discuss access issues. Call (510) 237-2933 or visit their website. Contact Us Please use this email link to contact a park ranger or to request a brochure. You may also call us at the listed number: (510) 232-5050 Ext 0 Click here to email the park Mailing Address for administrative offices only: Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front NHP 440 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 300 Richmond, CA 94804 Visitor Education Center Location: 1414 Harbour Way S #3000, Richmond, CA 94804
Pets
Yes — Of course pets are allowed on the driving tour in private vehicles. However, pets in the Visitor Education Center are restricted to guide-animals based upon ADA standards. Please see our "Pets" section of the website to learn more. You may also contact the visitor center with additional questions.
Reservations
No
Age Info
All ages are welcome to enjoy the driving tour.
Location
Richmond, California.