Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway

10/30/2026

🌟 Celebrating a century takes a community! 🌟

A heartfelt THANK YOU to the generous sponsors helping bring our Illinois Route 66 Centennial celebration events to life on November 10 & 11!

We could not make these two days of recognition, connection, education, and celebration possible without the support of these incredible organizations. Their generosity helps us honor the Mother Road’s rich history, celebrate the people and places that make it special, and build excitement for its future.

To our sponsors: thank you for believing in our mission, investing in Illinois Route 66, and helping us create a celebration 100 years in the making. We are grateful to have you alongside us! ❤️🛣️

Please join us in showing these organizations some love and thanking them for their support!

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10/30/2026

We cannot wait to see you Darley!!!!

Check out this reel, see what’s happening at the upcoming Mother Road Conference!

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10/29/2026

The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway recently visited the historic train depot in Divernon, Illinois, and met with several city council members to explore ideas for bringing this beautiful space back to life.

Full of historic charm and possibility, the depot has exciting potential to become a welcoming stop for travelers exploring Illinois Route 66.

The Byway looks forward to working with the City of Divernon to help preserve this local treasure, share its story, and create another reason for travelers to stop and discover the community!

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10/29/2026

✨ MEET THE PEOPLE OF 66: HERB & PAMALA EATON ✨

Meet Herb and Pamala Eaton, the people behind an art studio and gallery in a historic 1902 two-story brick building in downtown Bloomington, Illinois!

Route 66 has been part of both of their families’ stories for more than 70 years. Pamala grew up traveling the Mother Road between Illinois and Missouri to visit family, enjoying stops at roadside produce stands for watermelon, corn, and even fireworks! She also remembers seeing chenille bedspreads and quilts hanging on clotheslines for sale. Herb remembers the changing landscapes and visits to the caves along the way.

Today, the Eatons share their love for the Mother Road through art, history, and storytelling. Herb creates paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, and cards inspired by the landscapes and images of the journey, while Pamala shares the fascinating history of their building and the businesses that have called it home.

What makes their location a special stop? Visitors can explore the art, discover the stories behind a historic Route 66 building, and snap a photo with the Route 66 Illinois Dancer mural on the side wall!

Their hope is that every visitor leaves with a friendly greeting, a little more history, and a greater appreciation for the beauty of Illinois and the people who call it home.

📍 When traveling Route 66 through Bloomington, make time to meet Herb and Pamala and discover the art and history waiting to be found!

10/29/2026

There are places along Route 66 that feel like they have always been there. As if they were built into the road itself. The Cozy Dog Drive In in Springfield, Illinois is one of those places.

Read more: https://www.picsonroute66.com/the-keepers-of-the-mother-road-josh-and-buz-waldmire

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10/29/2026

Thank you to Springfield Scene magazine for the coverage!

Ace Sign Co. is creating a one-of-a-kind neon sign that will be raffled to support preservation of the Mother Road. Springfield’s Route 66 history is getting a new piece of neon. Ace Sign Co. is designing and building a giant sign for the highway’s 100th anniversary, with the finished work to be...

10/28/2026

🌟 Meet Quinn Adamowski, our Mother Road Conference MC!

We’re excited to welcome Quinn Adamowski as Master of Ceremonies for the Mother Road Conference on November 11 at Route 66 Motorheads Bar & Grill, Museum & Entertainment Complex in Springfield, Illinois! 🛣️

As President of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway and Director of Public Affairs for Landmarks Illinois, Quinn brings a wealth of experience in historic preservation, community revitalization and advocacy.

Quinn has played a key role in preserving Illinois’ historic places, including leading the effort to save the Old Joliet Prison and helping guide its transformation into a nationally recognized historic destination. Through his work with communities, nonprofits and preservation organizations across the state, he is passionate about protecting the places and stories that make Illinois unique.

We’re delighted to have Quinn leading the way at this year’s conference as we celebrate the history, heritage and future of Route 66!

📍 Motorheads | Springfield, Illinois
📅 November 11

🎟️ Register now: https://bit.ly/MotherRoadConferenc

Join us for a day of connection, collaboration and celebration of the Mother Road! ❤️🤍💙



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10/28/2026

Join us November 11th at Motorheads for the Mother Road Conference and receive a FREE T-shirt, courtesy of Travels With Darley and the Byway! This adorable design was created by Darley’s team with assistance from the Byway’s graphics team.

You’ll also enjoy an exclusive sneak peek of Travels With Darley’s 100th episode, featuring Illinois Route 66, before its expected television premiere in March 2027!

Tickets are selling fast, and T-shirt supplies are limited. Get yours at: https://bit.ly/MotherRoadConference

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10/28/2026

The date is set! Join us on November 7th at 12 noon as we welcome the Future House to Atlanta, Illinois!

Everyone is invited to be part of this exciting arrival. Bring your family and friends, share in the excitement, and help us give the Future House a warm Atlanta welcome.

We look forward to seeing you there!

10/28/2026

✨ JOY TO THE WORLD: CHRISTMAS AT MCHS, THE ANDERSON MANSION ✨

There's something magical about Christmas in a small town, especially when that town has been named Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Town of 2026! 🎄

The Macoupin County Historical Society invites you to step back in time and experience the wonder of Christmas inside Carlinville's beautiful historic Anderson Mansion.

Once home exclusively to the Anderson family, this magnificent Victorian house continues to share its history with generations of visitors.

This Christmas, our theme is "Joy to the World," celebrating the beauty, hope, traditions, and timeless joy of the season.

During Christmas in Carlinville weekend, we invite you to enjoy a self-guided tour of the mansion and experience the warmth of Christmas past.

As our little town prepares for its future moment on the Hallmark movie screen, come discover the history and hometown spirit that make Carlinville so special. Each room decorated by different decorators with the vision, Joy to the World. 🌎

❤️ Come for the Christmas magic. Stay for the history. Leave with the joy.

📍 Macoupin County Historical Society | Anderson Mansion
Carlinville, Illinois

🎄 Part of Christmas in Carlinville December 4th -6th, 2026

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