SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The City of Springfield is hosting the annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival this weekend, celebrating the Mother Road and Springfield’s role in its history. The festival kicks off ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is coming back to downtown Springfield from August 8-9, and the city is asking for volunteers to help with the festival. Organizers say they need ...

Illinois State Museum unveils 100 personal Route 66 oral histories, featuring travelers and locals, honoring the Mother ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is underway and things are kicking off with a car show featuring cars that would have travelled the Mother Road. Many of the drivers bring their ...

Route 66, often referred to as the “Mother Road,” is more than just a highway; it’s an enduring symbol of American car ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival will kick off at noon on Friday, Aug. 8. The festival will feature food, music, and plenty of classic cars. The event started as a small ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is back for another year, and with the centennial anniversary around the corner, it’s one you won’t want to miss. An estimated ...

The Route 66 Oral History Project database includes video-recorded interviews and world-searchable written transcriptions.

Springfield, Missouri, has been selected to host the kickoff event for the Route 66 centennial celebration. The event will take place April 30, 2026, and feature a concert, car show and other ...