Research Route 66
Centennial
Speaker Series

Join the 100th birthday celebration of Route 66 with authors, historians, researchers, and advocates sharing their stories and expertise. This unique webinar series will deepen your understanding and appreciation of the nation’s beloved Mother Road.

Exploring Route 66’s Impact

Throughout the speaker series, participants will hear about diverse topics that highlight Route 66’s impact and legacy. Sessions will cover the history of foodways along the road, American Indian perspectives, the connection between baseball and the highway, atomic history on the route, and much more. These stories will illustrate how Route 66 has helped shape the United States in the 20th century and continues to influence the nation today. 

Event Details

The speaker series will be hosted virtually, taking place on the second Tuesday of each month during the centennial year. For those unable to attend live, each session will be recorded and made available on YouTube. More details coming soon!

About the Organizers

This event is organized and hosted by Research Route 66, a collaboration of national archives, libraries, museums, with support from the National Park Service Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program and the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership. Their mission is to preserve the stories and historical record of Route 66 for future generations.

Proudly, the speaker series is also certified as an Official Route 66 Centennial Activity by the federal U.S. Route 66 Centennial Commission.

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All Sessions are recorded and Video On Demand viewing is available

The firtst six session are already posted and we will be adding the others over the coming weeks and months. Register for any session and we will keep you updated on all the news about the Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series.

Please join us in this year-long
Centennial Celebration and Learning
About Route 66!