S.W.O.N.s: Shipbuilding Women of the Navy

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Over 8,000 women lent a hand in the national war effort here at the Charlestown Navy Yard during World War II.  Discover their role, accomplishments and the personal memories of being a SWON.

This program is a part of the National Parks of Boston's "Saturdays in the Park" series, special topic programs on Saturday afternoons, January 11 through April 25, 2020.  A variety of programs have been selected with our neighbors in greater Boston in mind. It’s something different for the local crowd during the “off-season”.

All programs are free and open to the public.  All programs take place in the Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center.