Route 66 enthusiasts and supporters can now celebrate the Route 66 centennial with newly released commemorative bumper stickers. The collection features nine bumper stickers — one representing each of the eight states traversed by Route 66, plus a special national Route 66 Centennial design. Each bumper sticker is priced at $10. “These bumper stickers are … Continue reading Official Route 66 Centennial bumper stickers now available
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S&H Green Stamps launches Official Route 66 Centennial Celebration Project
S&H Green Stamps launched an official Route 66 Centennial Celebration Project, bringing together two icons of Americana in a case of nostalgia meeting nostalgia. S&H Green Stamps were a staple along Route 66 during its heyday, with many businesses offering them as a reward for loyal customers. “S&H Green Stamps and Route 66 are two … Continue reading S&H Green Stamps launches Official Route 66 Centennial Celebration Project
Couple plans to celebrate Route 66’s centennial by traveling the highway in a 1926 car
Ed and Jackie Fogle of Oklahoma said they will mark Route 66's centennial later this year by traveling in another century-old car. The Fogles will travel on Route 66 in a 1926 Hupmobile. The Claremore Daily Progress detailed on how this came about: Ed Fogle said the idea came to him four years ago when … Continue reading Couple plans to celebrate Route 66’s centennial by traveling the highway in a 1926 car
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
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
New soda commermorates Route 66 centennial in Oklahoma
Oklahoma now boasts a soda that commemorates Route 66's centennial this year. Okola-homa Soda Co. and the Oklahoma Route 66 Association announced this month the launch of a Route 66 “Centennial Edition” anniversary collectable can. The company anticipates it will soon be available in locations across the Sooner State. The company is shipping 12-ounce six-packs … Continue reading New soda commermorates Route 66 centennial in Oklahoma
Balloon Museum in Albuquerque launches student art contest for Route 66 centennial show
The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is inviting K-12 students across the Albuquerque metro area to help bring the magic of hot air balloons to life as part of a special youth art exhibition celebrating the Route 66 centennial. Opening in June, the museum’s Route 66 exhibit will feature a black-and-white mural created by … Continue reading Balloon Museum in Albuquerque launches student art contest for Route 66 centennial show
New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe unveils Route 66 centennial mural
The New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe recently unveiled a mural that commemorates Route 66's centennial this year. Albuquerque artist Molly Mendenhall created the artwork, titled “Mother Road Coming into Color," reported KRQE-TV in Albuquerque. She came up with the idea to depict the changing landscape of New Mexico through time, largely defined by … Continue reading New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe unveils Route 66 centennial mural
New Mexico Route 66 Alliance announces official launch
Citing a need to "ensure New Mexico’s 526-mile stretch of the Mother Road is preserved, promoted, and positioned for long-term sustainability" during its centennial year, the New Mexico Route 66 Alliance officially announced its launch on Jan. 2. The launch also illustrates the split within the New Mexico Route 66 Association that occurred in March … Continue reading New Mexico Route 66 Alliance announces official launch
Rhys Martin named Tulsan of the Year by TulsaPeople Magazine
Rhys Martin, president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, manager of the Preserve Route 66 Initiative and a member of numerous other Route 66 groups, earned the annual Tulsan of the Year honor by TulsaPeople Magazine. The magazine chose Martin because of his years of advocacy for Route 66 -- especially with its centennial starting … Continue reading Rhys Martin named Tulsan of the Year by TulsaPeople Magazine