Events
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 from around the world. Join us to celebrate a decade of service with light refreshments, giveaway items, and a Chamber of Commerce Milestone Ribbon Cutting…
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…
“How Raccoons Saved Illinois from Canada, and Other Frontier Tales” – Janet Roney
Elkhart Christian Church’s Fellowship Community Center 206 S. Gillett St., Elkhart, IL, United StatesThe Elkhart Historical Society is excited to introduce Janet Roney as the featured speaker for our Friday, April 25th dinner lecture. Her presentation, "How Racoons Saved Illinois from Canada, and Other…
Jaw Knee Vee at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.
Buzz Bomb Brewing 406 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL, United StatesKicking spring off with some psychedelic surf rock! Jaw Knee Vee is a one man band from Duluth Minnesota. He describes his music as "Deep fried Lo-fi rawkabilly punk blues…
2025 Elkhart Historical Society Wildflower Nature Walks with Biology Professor Tony Rothering
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 songs of migrating flocks heading for their traditional nesting grounds and starts our spring lineup. The Elkhart Historical Society is looking forward to offering guided wildflower walks…
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Event postings are limited to events held in Route 66 communities in Illinois, and are a benefit to members of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway.