National Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series

Celebrate and Learn! Join the national Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series where notable authors, historians, researchers and advocates come together to share their stories and perspectives. This webinar series will deepen your understanding and appreciation of the nation’s beloved Mother Road. Discover why Route 66 holds such an important place in American life historically, today and into Route 66's second century. Throughout the 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 DetailsThe speaker series will be hosted virtually, taking place on the second Tuesday of each month during the centennial year (11:00 PT/12:00 MT/1:00 CT/2:00 ET) . For those unable to attend live, each session will be recorded and made available on YouTube. About the OrganizersThis 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 certified as an Official Route 66 Centennial Activity by the federal U. S. Route 66 Centennial Commission. Learn More About This Series