Major Events & Exhibits from North to South
IMPORTANT EVENTS ON ILLINOIS ROUTE 66
2025 Elkhart Historical Society Wildflower Nature Walks
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…
Meet The Authors – Book Signing Event
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 9 W Cass St., Joliet, IL, United StatesJoin Illinois Rock & Roll Museum for a chance to discuss the books on the Chicago and Illinois music history with the authors while they sign your books! Featured Authors:…
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…
“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…
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…