CLARKSVILLE, IN (September 1, 2022) – The Town of Clarksville will soon be celebrating the importance of women during World War II at a special celebration along the banks of the Ohio River. On Friday, September 16th at 4:00pm, the Clarksville Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will unveil it’s new “Rosie the Riveter” Art Installation in Ashland Park.
Last year, the HPC decided it was long overdue to celebrate Clarksville’s connection to Rose Will Monroe. She was a riveter, helping to build B24 bombers during WWII, when she was chosen to appear in a documentary to help sell war bonds. Her image became a representation of the power of women and their contributions to the war effort here at home. After the war, Rose Will Monroe married and settled in Clarksville, Indiana where she lived out the rest of her days.
To honor Rose, the Clarksville HPC launched a crowdfunding campaign to help build a “Rosie the Riveter” Art Installation in Clarksville’s Ashland Park overlooking the Ohio River. More than $130,000 was raised from donors in southern Indiana and from across the country. The art installation is being created by The Weber Group of Sellersburg and is currently being installed. A special ceremony will be held to unveil the art installation, and will include historical music, “Rosie the Riveter” look-a-likes, a color guard, and more.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend this special celebration honoring Clarksville’s “Rosie the Riveter.” You can learn more about the project and see a rendering of the art installation by clicking here.
Parking for this event will be in the gravel lot located at the corner of Market Street and Missouri Avenue. Golf carts will be available for those who may have trouble walking to the event site. Please Note: Riverside Drive in Ashland Park will be CLOSED before and during the event.
