The Red Oak Victory was built in Richmond some 60 years ago and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park. It is undergoing restoration at the foot of Dornan Drive (out through the Point Richmond tunnel and past Miller-Knox Regional Shoreline). It”s a great place to visit and to take kids. For information call U (510) 237-2933. Upcoming events include:
Sunday, April 18th, Pancake Breakfast 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Thursday, April 22, Volunteer Recognition Dinner on board
Sunday, May 9, Special Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Sunday, June 13, Pancake Breakfast 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Sunday, July 4 Independence Day BB-Q & Fireworks on board
Sunday, July 11, Pancake Breakfast 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Sunday, August 8, Pancake Breakfast 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Saturday, August 21, Murder Mystery Dinner-on ship
Sunday, October 10, Pancake Breakfast- 9:00 AM -1:00 AM
Sunday, October 24, 50th Anniversary Richmond Museum Dinner-Show & Dance
Saturday, November 13, 60th Anniversary Red Oak Victory Launch Dinner-on board
Saturday, December 18, “Ship of Lights Dinner” on board
For photos, see http://www.steelnavy.com/Victory.htm, http://www.usmm.org/redoak.html and http://chris.friedenbach.net/gallery/ships/redoak.html.
While you are in the neighborhood, take in the Golden State Model Rail Road Museum.