Celebrate and Learn! Join the 100th birthday celebration of Route 66, where notable authors, historians, researchers, and advocates will come together to share their stories and expertise. This unique event aims to deepen your understanding and appreciation of the nation’s beloved highway. Discover why Route 66 holds such an important place in American life, both historically and today. Exploring Route 66’s Impact Throughout the speaker series, participants will hear about diverse topics that highlight Route 66’s influence. Sessions will cover

Do you have historic photos, videos, diaries or other items related to travel or life on Route 66? Preserve them by donating your items to a public archive today! Preserving Route 66 History Route 66 holds a special place in American culture, and preserving its legacy is important for future generations. If you have materials related to Route 66 that are historically or culturally significant, such as photographs, family films, postcards, or travel diaries, your contributions can help safeguard this

Explore extensive listings of fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, documentaries, government documents, archival collections, academic theses and dissertations, preservation resources and much more! The National Park Service Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program has compiled an extensive bibliography titled Researching Route 66. This carefully curated resource includes nearly 3,000 entries that encompass a wide array of materials, such as fiction and nonfiction works, memoirs, documentaries, government documents, archival collections, academic theses and dissertations, preservation resources, and more. This bibliography serves as an invaluable

A quintessential Route 66 collection, the Quinta Scott Papers provide a timeless glimpse of Route 66 in the 1980’s, just after the highway was de-commissioned. The Papers are preserved at the St. Louis Research Center, part of the State Historical Society of Missouri, and offer a comprehensive look into the career of Quinta Scott, a renowned photographer and author from the St. Louis area. The collection includes a variety of materials such as correspondence, photographs, book drafts, and galley proofs.