Major Events & Exhibits from North to South
IMPORTANT EVENTS ON ILLINOIS ROUTE 66
2025 Elkhart Historical Society Wildflower Nature Walks
Elkhart Cemetery - Gillett Chapel 8 Governor's Dr., Elkhart, IL, United StatesPerhaps Punxsutawney Phil was correct in his prediction for more winter, but soon that will give way to a gentler weather pattern. The beauty of spring wildflowers accompanies the bird…
Meet The Authors – Book Signing Event
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 9 W Cass St., Joliet, IL, United StatesJoin Illinois Rock & Roll Museum for a chance to discuss the books on the Chicago and Illinois music history with the authors while they sign your books! Featured Authors:…
Easter Brunch & Meet The Easter Bunny at Route 66 MotorHeads
Route 66 Motorheads Bar-Grill-Museum 600 Toronto Rd, Springfield, IL, United StatesThink Motorheads for a wonderful Easter Sunday! Serving up and awesome brunch and Bloody Mary bar from 8:30 am until 1:00 pm. The Easter Bunny will be there and we…
10-year Anniversary of Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center
McLean County Museum of History/Cruisin' with Lincoln 66 Visitors Center 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL, United StatesTen years ago, we cut the ribbon on the Museum's Cruisin' with Lincoln at the 66 Visitors Center & Gift Shop. Since then, we've welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors…
One Hundred Years of Route 66
UIC Great Cities Institute 412 S. Peoria St. Suite 400, Chicago, I, United StatesJoin students from the University of New Mexico (UNM) Community and Regional Planning Capstone Studio for a discussion of the history, development, and impact on communities of Historic Route 66—the U.S.’s first paved highway stretching from Chicago to Santa Monica, California. Led by Professor Moises Gonzales, the studio is examining Route 66’s legacy and developing…