A new exhibit, titled “Through The Windshield, Missouri’s Route 66.” recently opened in Columbia, Missouri, with more locations along Route 66 set for later this year. The exhibit covers Route 66's entirety in Missouri, from St. Louis County to Jasper County. It will feature rarely seen images, advertisements, postcards and other historical documents. Visitors will also … Continue reading “Through the Windshield: Missouri’s Route 66” exhibit will be displayed in several areas of state
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Kirkwood Performing Arts Center screening a director’s cut of “Show Me 66” documentary
The Kirkwood Performing Arts Center will host a free public screening of the director's cut of the award-winning "Show Me 66: Main Street Through St. Louis" documentary on Sunday. The event will include storytelling and live music starting at 2 p.m. at the center at 210 E. Monroe Ave. in Kirkwood, Missouri. The Webster-Kirkwood Times … Continue reading Kirkwood Performing Arts Center screening a director’s cut of “Show Me 66” documentary
Springfield visitors center moving across the street from Gillioz Theatre
By mid-March, Visit Springfield, Missouri plans to move its downtown visitor welcome center a few blocks west on Route 66, across the street from the historic Gillioz Theatre. That's just a few weeks before the city's massive Route 66 Centennial Kickoff event that begins in late April. Mark Hecquet, president and CEO of the tourism bureau, told the Springfield Business … Continue reading Springfield visitors center moving across the street from Gillioz Theatre
Sapulpa’s Route 66 reopens after 10-month overhaul
It took a little longer than expected, but Dewey Avenue (aka Route 66) in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, reopened to traffic last week after multiple infrastructure improvements. Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell, who leads the state's tourism department, hailed the reopening during a ceremony, reported the Sapulpa Times. Also attending were the mayor, city council and city staff. … Continue reading Sapulpa’s Route 66 reopens after 10-month overhaul
Acts, events announced for Route 66 Centennial Kickoff event
The official Route 66 Centennial Kickoff event on April 30-May 3 in Springfield, Missouri, will include a live telecast, a bunch of prominent country and rock acts and a nationally known actor as the emcee. The kickoff concert begins at 5 p.m. that day at Great Southern Bank Arena. The concert will be hosted by … Continue reading Acts, events announced for Route 66 Centennial Kickoff event
Restored Western Trail Motel sign will be displayed at National Cowboy Museum show
The long-dark Western Trail Motel neon sign was recently restored and will be put on display at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The Billboard Museum reports the sign is on loan from the Oklahoma Historical Society and eventually will become part of a neon park at a yet-to-be-announced location. The … Continue reading Restored Western Trail Motel sign will be displayed at National Cowboy Museum show
Bloomington-Normal tourism bureau announces year-long Route 66 centennial events
The Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau recently announced a yearlong celebration of the centennial of Historic Route 66 in McLean County, Illinois. From Chenoa to McLean, special events along the Mother Road — including a two-day party weekend in June — will commemorate each community's connection to the most famous highway in America, hosted … Continue reading Bloomington-Normal tourism bureau announces year-long Route 66 centennial events
Ideastream Public Media features Route 66 photographer David Schwartz
Ideastream Public Media recently published and uploaded a story about Ohio photographer David Schwartz, whose images will be featured in forthcoming U.S. postage stamps about Route 66's centennial. Here's the seven-minute video documentary: https://youtu.be/gAJf50T5NM8?si=tal3xL3A8UiRq-G4 Schwartz said he's made over 40 trips on Route 66 over the past two decades to document the highway. In the … Continue reading Ideastream Public Media features Route 66 photographer David Schwartz
New Mexico Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series begins on Jan. 24
The New Mexico Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series is launching on Jan. 24 in the Albuquerque metro area and will continue throughout the year. The first day of the series will have a dozen speakers lined up, with additional ones each successive month. All events are free. The lectures repeat throughout the locations. In addition … Continue reading New Mexico Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series begins on Jan. 24
Historic Highway Hustle in Illinois features three 6.6K footraces this summer
This summer, the Historic Highway Hustle will commence, which is a series of three 6.6-kilometer footraces along Route 66 in northern Illinois. The Historic Highway Hustle kicks off with the Run the Rock 6.6K at the Old Joliet Prison on May 3. Participants will weave through the historic prison grounds where towering limestone walls echo with stories of … Continue reading Historic Highway Hustle in Illinois features three 6.6K footraces this summer