Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.
Lake Springfield Marina 17 Waters Edge Blvd, SpringfieldWeek of Events
Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.
Step aboard Route 66 SUBMERGED, a 45-minute interpretive boat tour on Lake Springfield that reveals a hidden chapter of America’s most iconic highway. Beneath the surface lies a stretch of Springfield’s original Route 66 alignment, submerged when Sugar Creek was dammed in 1933. Guided by local storytellers this immersive journey blends history, nature, and narrative—offering…
Monday, June 15, 2026
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Friday, June 19, 2026
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Saturday, June 20, 2026
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June 20, 2026 -2026 Great Race Starting Point in Springfield
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June 20, 2026 -Grand Relaunch Celebration of the Historic Windmill at the Mill Museum on Route 66
2026 Great Race Starting Point in Springfield
The 2026 Great Race starts in Springfield Illinois this year traveling Route 66 all the way to Pasadena California. the event kicks off at the Old State Capitol from 9:30am - 1pm. The race hits Main Street in Collinsville at 4pm and then will overnight there. The Great Race is an antique, vintage, and collector…
Grand Relaunch Celebration of the Historic Windmill at the Mill Museum on Route 66
Come celebrate the grand relaunch of the Historic Windmill at the Mill Museum on Route 66 at 738 St. Washington St., Lincoln, Illinois on Saturday, June 20th, 2026 from 11 am to 3pm. The windmill sails have been rebuilt to provide lighting and motion as they had in the 1940's. This free celebration will feature…
Sunday, June 21, 2026
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