Route 66 Centennial Summit at Joliet Area Historical Museum
April 10 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Join 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 Newman, along with networking, entertainment, and refreshments. Optional pre-summit activities include a social media workshop and lunch recommendations in downtown Joliet. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Route 66 enthusiasts, community leaders, and tourism experts!
What’s included
The summit will feature:
Insightful discussions
A mayor’s panel on centennial celebrations
Updates on Route 66 grant projects, and state and national initiatives.
A special presentation by travel expert Darley Newman
Networking
Entertainment
Refreshments.
Optional pre-summit activities include a social media workshop.
What’s not included
Cash Bar will be available for the evening networking event.
Itinerary
PRE-SUMMIT WORKSHOP – OPTIONAL
10 to 11:30 am Reaching Visitors through Social Media – Unidos Marketing
LUNCH – OPTIONAL Suggestions Provided by Joliet’s City Center Partnership
WILL COUNTY’S ROUTE 66 SUMMIT SCHEDULE
12:30 pm Arrival/Check In
1:00 pm Opening & Welcome – Greg Peerbolte and JBT
1:15 to 2:00 pm Mayor’s Panel – How Cities are Celebrating the Centennial
Moderated by County Executive, Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant
Joliet, Wilmington, and Pontiac
2:00 to 2:30 pm The First Hundred Miles of IL Route 66
Route 66 Grant Projects
Marketing & Promotion
2:30 to 3:00 pm IL Route 66 Centennial Commission Update – Cory Jobe
3:00 to 3:45 pm State and National Centennial Efforts
William Thomas, The Road Ahead Initiative
Casey Claypool, IL Route 66 Scenic Byway
3:45 pm Wellness Break
4:00 pm Travels with Darley – Darley Newman
Route 66 Illinois episode
Bloopers and Q& A
5 – 7 pm Entertainment with Refreshments Provide and Cash Bar
Ticket Prices:
$25 General Public Tickets
$20 Museum JAHM Members Ticket
Check-in details:
Check in at 204 N. Ottawa Joliet, IL 60432
