Poster Girls: The Untold Story of Charlotte's WWII Shell Plant & the Women Who Worked There
Poster Girls: The Untold Story of Charlotte's WWII Shell Plant & the Women Who Worked There
Did you know Charlotte was the site of a shell factory during World War II, and its thousands of employees included local women from a variety of racial backgrounds? Meredith Ritchie, author of Poster Girls, will explore the accomplishments of this diverse group of Charlotte women during a free talk at The Duke Mansion. Discover a fascinating but little-known part of Charlotte history, when women first began to experience some small measure of equality in the workplace.
Free, but RSVP is required. Reserve your in-person or virtual ticket at Eventbrite.
The Duke Mansion
Free
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM on Sun, 6 Nov 2022
The Duke Mansion
400 Hermitage Road
Charlotte,
North Carolina
28207
704-714-4400