Nation’s Oldest Active Park Ranger Retires At 100

Essence Magazine:

Justin Sullivan By Bry'onna Mention ·Updated April 7, 2022

America’s oldest active park ranger is hanging up her campaign hat for good at 100 years old, AP reported.

Last week, the National Park Service announced Betty Reid Soskin retired after more than 15 years at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, California. 

Soskin led tours at the park and museum honoring the women who worked in

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