Route 66 Centennial Commemorations
Discover the Programs, Events, and Projects selected to Commemorate the Route 66 Centennial!
Each is an Official Route 66 Centennial Activity
as designated by the U.S. Route 66 Centennial Commission.
Click Items Below to Learn how you can Join or Support the Party!
The American Society of Civil Engineers [ASCE] has nominated America’s Mother Road as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.
Historic Civil Engineering Landmark
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A USPS initiative to issue a Route 66 Centennial Commemorative stamp.
Centennial
Stamp Project
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A micro-grant program for majority women-owned and/or operated businesses along Route 66; part of the "Road Ahead Partnership" Centennial efforts supporting those who live, work, and travel the Mother Road.
Extraordinary Women
Micro-Grants
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A National Trust led congressional initiative to designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail helping to ensure the Road's legacy is safeguarded while contributing to local communities and national heritage.
Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation
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This proposed Route 66 National Research Center aims to preserve, document, exhibit, interpret, and support scholarship on the history, art, and culture of Route 66.
Route 66
National Research Center
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This is a Centennial grant program to support Route 66 businesses and attractions, honoring the venues, owners, and operators essential to its legacy and experience.
Preservation and Economic Development Grant Program
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The vision of a seamless “alternative fuels” corridor as defined by the Fed. Highway Administration, for people to confidently road trip their AFV's on on America's Mother Road.
Alternative Fuels Corridor Initiative
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The iconic Bridgeport Bridge rennovation is focused on retaining the original, historic look and feel of the bridge to honor and preserve an authentic Route 66 experience.
Bridgeport Bridge
Renovation Project
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Tell Your Story
A National Trust for Historic Preservation program gathering the indelible stories of Route 66 and its people.
Route 66 Diary
Share Your Story
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A comprehensive resource and tool providing methods, information, support, and best practices for preserving and restoring historic properties along Route 66.
Historic Preservation Toolkit and Resources
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Meet the people who live, work and travel Route 66 via this one-of-a-kind Centennial art exhibit."
This series of placemaking monuments across the Mother Road, is creating a public art installation that commemorates the Route 66 Centennial in a unique fashion.
Route 66 Monument Project
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At the center of the Route 66 Pathways Project is an interactive multimedia map tracing Route 66's human and geospatial history.
Route 66 Pathways Project
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“Legends of Route 66 - Centennial Season 7" consists of nine episodes in all eight of the Route 66 states. Season 7 will be "one stop shopping" for travelers who are planning to celebrate in 2026
Legends of Route 66
Centennial Season 7
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Anthony Schmidt - a brilliant 17 year-old photographer from Airsville, GA is passionately fascinated with history, vintage cars and exploring both from a unique youth perspective.
Route 66 Rediscovery Journey through miniatures
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The Centennial
Route 66 Passport is being developed to mark the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road. This commemorative passport will be a luxury collector’s item with a limited print run.
Route 66 Centennial
Commemorative Passport
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This project is under construction and will be launching shortly
UpcomingCentennial Initiative
Coming SoonThe vision of a seamless “alternative fuels” corridor as defined by the Fed. Highway Administration, for people to confidently road trip their AFV's on on America's Mother Road.
Alternative Fuels Corridor Initiative
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This project is under construction and will be launching shortly
Under construction
Coming Soon
Learn More...This project is under construction and will be launching shortly
Under construction
Coming Soon
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The Route 66 Americana Archive is a living historical record of America’s most famous road, preserved mile by mile, county by county, and story by story
Route 66
Americanan Archive
Learn More...More commemorative projects are under development for this Centennial year. Stand by as our list continues to grow.
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Projects coming
Learn More...More commemorative projects are under development for this Centennial year. Stand by as our list continues to grow.