The SFO Museum has bagged an Award of Excellence from The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) for its recent exhibition "Rosie the Riveter: Womanpower in Wartime," a hit both on-site and online. This distinction is part of the 80-year-old AASLH Leadership in History Awards, a notable program that acknowledges superior efforts in perpetuating state and local history.
According to an SFO Museum press release, the exhibit highlights the transformative era of World War II, when women invaded industrial jobs in droves, stepping into roles they’d been barred from before. Airport Director Mike Nakornkhet, caught up in the excitement of this honor, said he is so pleased by the recognition AASLH has bestowed upon their program. Meanwhile, still running through May 11, the museum’s female workforce took years mastering their craft and learning the skills, which were showcased post-security in Harvey Milk Terminal 1.
Jennifer McCade, SFO Museum's Director and Chief Curator, emphasized the significant bridge the exhibition builds between generations. "We are deeply honored to receive the AASLH Award of Excellence for Rosie the Riveter: Womanpower in Wartime. This exhibition reflects our commitment to illuminating pivotal moments in history that resonate across generations," McCade stated, per the SFO Museum press release. She also shared the commendation with the institution's partners, including the National Park Service, the Richmond Museum of History and Culture, and the Labor Archives at San Francisco State University.
With a nod to the staff's endeavor that breathed life into the project, the museum's Instagram account announced the win, lauding the team's thoughtfulness and dedication. In a glaring nod to powerful collaborations, an Instagram post from the SFO Museum said, "This award underscores the importance of partnerships and the power of museums to connect the past to the present in meaningful ways." For those history enthusiasts or the merely curious who haven't had the chance to see the exhibition in person, an online version persists on the museum's website.
