Route 66 Centennial
Route 66 Centennial Events Calendar Training Session
Virtual by ZoomThe comprehensive Route 66 Centennial Communications Plan recommended by the U.S. Route 66 Centennial Commission as an Official Route 66 Centennial Project includes a Route 66 Centennial Website. One of the site's key elements is the Route 66 Centennial Events Calendar. The Calendar will serve the public as a centralized, one-stop resource for information about…
Route 66 Centennial Summit at Joliet Area Historical Museum
Joliet Area Historical Museum 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, United StatesJoin Joliet Area Historical Museum for a dynamic gathering celebrating the past, present, and future of Illinois' iconic Route 66! The summit will feature insightful discussions, including a mayor's panel on centennial celebrations, updates on Route 66 grant projects, and state and national initiatives. Attendees can also enjoy a special presentation by travel expert Darley…
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…
American Giants Weekend 2025 at the American Giants Museum
American Giants Museum 100 NW Arch Street, Atlanta, IL, United StatesAmerican Giants Museum is excited to announce American Giants Weekend 2025 at the American Giants Museum (AGM) in Atlanta, IL! Last year’s grand opening was a huge success, so we’re bringing it back—bigger and with more giants! Join us from May 22–26 for a celebration of these roadside legends! What’s in store? Meet Joel Baker…