“The Atomic Age of Route 66” is this month’s entry of the Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series

Filmmaker and historian Katrina Parks will present "The Atomic Age of Route 66" as part of this month's Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series. The free, online presentation will be held live at 2 p.m. Eastern time, or 11 a.m. Pacific. on Aug. 11. Registration is here. More about the event: "The Atomic Age on Route … Continue reading “The Atomic Age of Route 66” is this month’s entry of the Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series

Filmmakers of a documentary on women of Route 66 to launch a summer tour on June 14

The creators of the "Route 66: The Untold Story of Women on the Mother Road" documentary film will launch a summer tour with a screening on June 14 in Springfield, Missouri. The 7 p.m. event at Duane Meyer Library, Room 101, in Missouri State University Libraries will include a panel discussion with filmmakers, the Chix … Continue reading Filmmakers of a documentary on women of Route 66 to launch a summer tour on June 14

“Route 66: The Untold Story of Women on the Mother Road” to be broadcast in March

Katrina Parks' documentary about women who played a significant role in the history of Route 66 finally will be coming to television screens in March. Parks announced on Facebook last week her "Route 66: The Untold Story of Women on the Mother Road" will air on American Public Television. In a follow-up message with Route … Continue reading “Route 66: The Untold Story of Women on the Mother Road” to be broadcast in March

Newest cost-share grants announced from Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program

Six projects, including four historic sites, will receive more than $103,000 in cost-share grants from the Route 66 Corridon Preservation Program under the auspices of the National Park Service. The awards first were revealed Thursday in a social media post for the Road Runner's Retreat complex, which received a grant, near Chambless, California. Here are … Continue reading Newest cost-share grants announced from Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program