16th Annual History Comes Alive Summer Experience

Springfield, IL Springfield, IL, United States

Following a successful Spring Edition in March, the 16th Annual History Comes Alive Summer Edition experience continues in Springfield, Illinois on June 6-August 9, 2025. Join us this summer as we bring history to life with our most talented cast of historical reenactors yet! Experience the thrill of Lincoln’s iconic speeches with reenactments at the…

Route 66 Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space

The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space 623 E. Adams Street, Springfield, IL, United States

In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, The Pharmacy will host a special Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit Bob Waldmire - Nomadic Hippie, gifted artist, and Route 66 icon. Immerse yourself in the legend's creative expressions and awe-inspiring attention to detail, celebrating the nostalgia and culture of Route 66. Springfield native Bob Waldmire was…

Official Route 66 Gingerbread House Contest

Atlanta Public Museum 114 SW Arch Street, Atlanta, I, United States

The Annual Route 66 Gingerbread House Contest, Sponsored & Hosted by the Atlanta Public Museum during their Christmas in July event, will be held Saturday, June 21, 2025 – Sunday, June 29, 2025, with the entries remaining on display for visitors to view from June 30, 2025 - July 31, 2025. Gingerbread Artists of all…

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Adventurers, Crusaders, and Entrepreneurs: The Women of Illinois Route 66

The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space 623 E. Adams Street, Springfield, IL, United States

Award-winning author Cheryl Eichar Jett tells the tales of women along the 300 miles of Illinois Route 66 in a program entitled Adventurers, Crusaders, and Entrepreneurs: The Women of Illinois Route 66. Hear the fascinating stories of a women-only group of determined young people traveling and camping the length of Route 66, a famous labor…

2025 Pontiac Cruise Nights

Downtown Pontiac 115 W. Howard, Pontiac, IL, United States

Pontiac Cruise Nights are in swing! On Saturday, July 19th, check out the cruise night at its NEW location in Block 59! Cruise Nights for this year will be featuring our new hosts; Dustin & Donna Cook and the Twizted Machinez Car & Truck Club with the return of JD's DJ Service! The National Anthem…