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U.S. Route 66 Centennial

Presenting the Official Route 66 Centennial Programs, Events, Projects, and Activities recommended by the U.S. Route 66 Centennial Commission.

10/19/2026

The Centennial Speakers Series is back on November 10, featuring a panel of incredible speakers, including Kaisa Barthuli, Dr. David King Dunaway, Amanda Bryden, Kathleen Seale, and Peter Runge.
“Research Route 66: Preserving and Celebrating the Stories of Route 66 for Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” is a collaboration with libraries, museums, and archives across the country.
Learn more about Research Route 66 and register for the upcoming webinar here: https://speakers.researchroute66.org/session-overview/november-10-2026

10/12/2026

Who's ready for this Wednesday's Great American Road Rally episode? Be sure to tune into the CW at 9 PM local time for cars, celebrities, storytelling, and Route 66.
The Road Ahead Partnership is honored to be one of the organizations featured in GARR. Your donations help support small businesses, attractions, and projects along the Mother Road, ensuring that its legacy lives on for another 100 years.
Donations can be made via the QR code on the third slide. Thank you to everyone who has watched and supported the show so far!

10/06/2026

The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Route 66 Remap explores the evolving and nuanced history of the Mother Road through maps, postcards, and place-based data.
The project includes:
Route 66 Postcard Road Trip: An interactive map featuring more than 3,000 historic postcards, along with a virtual road trip through 12 postcards that capture changing stories of the road and the U.S.
Historic Maps of Route 66: The cartography behind America’s most iconic highway.
Route 66 Roadside Resilience: The legacy businesses along the Mother Road, including the threats they face, as well as eight businesses that keep Route 66’s roadside culture alive. The interactive map also makes it easy to find and support these businesses for your next road trip.
Learn more: https://route66centennial.org/index.php/celebrate/route-66-remap-national-trust-for-historic-preservation

10/03/2026

"Receiving the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership Preservation & Economic Development Grant has allowed us to fast track the electrical portion of the restoration of our 1930 Phillips Type B Cottage Style Station." - Shane Massie of Westfall Station.

"What would have had an indefinite timeline is now almost finished in less than a month. This was truly impactful for small businesses owners like us. I can’t thank the organization enough for choosing us. Thanks again!!!"

Don't miss Wednesday's episode of the Great American Road Rally on the CW 9/8pm Central and your chance to make an impact on the lives of PEOPLE living and working on Historic Route 66 by donating to the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership's grant programs.

You can make a donation via the QR code in comments.

THANK YOU 💙

10/01/2026

On October 4, cyclists will hit the Mother Road for Cycle 66.
Beginning and ending in downtown Edmond, Oklahoma, the ride offers well-marked courses, stocked rest stops, and on-course support from volunteers and ride assistance teams.
Whether you're an experienced cyclist or simply looking for a new way to experience the Mother Road, Cycle 66 is a chance to see Route 66 from a whole new perspective.
Learn more: https://route66centennial.org/index.php/calendar/upcoming-events-all/oklahoma-events/cycle-66

09/30/2026

The Great American Road Rally is live tonight at 9 PM local time on the CW!
Thank you to everyone who has watched the show, and a special shout-out to anyone who has made a donation to the Road Ahead Partnership. Your donation helps support small businesses and attractions along Route 66, ensuring that the Mother Road's legacy lives on for another 100 years.
Donations can be made via the QR code on the fourth slide.

09/26/2026

Enric recently reached the 1,000 km mark on Run Route 66 for ALS! He is steadily running 15 to 25 miles a day and using a Cruise America RV on his journey. Learn more about his 2,448-mile run at runroute66forals.org

09/25/2026

Catch the Great American Road Rally every Wednesday at 9 PM local time on the CW!
Donations can be made to the Road Ahead Partnership via the QR code on the third slide. These donations help support small businesses and attractions along Route 66, ensuring that the Mother Road's legacy lives on for another 100 years.

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108 SW Arch Street-Historic Route 66
Atlanta, IL
61723

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+12176485077

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https://route66centennial.org/, http://bio.site/USRoute66Centennial

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