Date: Saturday, May 10th, 2025
Type of Show: History Seminar
Show time: 2:00pm
Tickets: Free
Did you know that Carrboro had its own group of “Rosie (and Robert) the Riveters” who contributed to the WWII effort by making munitions for the US Navy? Well, they did. A cotton mill that once sat on the current ArtsCenter location was transformed into a munitions factory in Carrboro. Starting in early 1942, that factory made anti-aircraft ammo for use by the US Navy against the Axis forces of Germany and Japan.
We will see how this happened in the small town of Carrboro. We will see where the workers came from and how well they performed. This is a story that made the munitions’ workers proud of their efforts.
There will be opportunities to ask questions and make comments during the presentation and afterward, also. There will be LOTS of photos showing places and people that are long gone from Carrboro
Join us for an entertaining afternoon, provided by the Chapel Hill Historical Society.
About The ArtsCenter
The NEW ArtsCenter (TAC) is located at 400 Roberson St. Carrboro, near Armadillo Grill. We have a beer, cider and wine bar, soft drinks, kombucha and all kinds of snacks as well as a water station (bring your own bottle or ask for an eco cup!). Park around back or on the side of the building (2 levels!) and enter around the back of the building at the Theater entrance please. If you need handicapped assistance, please email us at boxoffice@artscenterlive.org and we’ll be happy to accommodate you.