If you didn’t get to see Rosie, aka Angie Morthland, last year when she was in Clermont, now is your chance! She will be at Clermont’s Historic Village in the World War II Quonset hut on Saturday, February 7th from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Angie is a retired educator who brings years of experience to her presentation. She explores the origins of the “Rosie the Riveter” name, the evolution of her appearance, the significance of each item in her outfit, and much, much more. As a “Rosette” (female decedent of a “Rosie”) herself, Angie adds a lot of personal information and personality to her presentations.
The Historic Village is located at 490 West Avenue on the shores of beautiful Lake Minneola and is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm Private tours can be arranged by calling the Village manager, Roxanne Brown, at 352-432-3496 and leaving a message. Admission to the Village is free but a donation of $5.00 per person over 12 is requested.
If you are interested in history in general or the history of Clermont in particular, consider joining the Clermont Historical Society. Dues for an individual are only $25.00 a year and $35.00 for a couple. Historical Society meetings are open to the public and are held on the second Monday of each month at 6 pm in the train depot at the Village. The next meeting is February 9th. We hope to see you there.
