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

In the heart of Springfield, Illinois, there’s a roadside gem where corn dogs aren’t just a menu item – they’re an art form with a devoted following and a place in American highway history.

Route 66 isn’t just a historical footnote in Oklahoma – it’s part of the state’s DNA, a crucial chapter in understanding how communities developed and how people lived. The museum captures this sense ...

Step inside Missouri’s retro diners where old-school charm, hearty plates, and nostalgic décor take you back to the eighties.

There’s a stretch of the old Route 66 where the map looks almost empty but for a faded line bending through California’s Mojave Desert. Along this stretch, a single dot marks Goffs, a former rail stop ...

Pre-orders are being accepted for a collector coin set to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Route 66, with only 300 ...

The State Historical Society of Missouri is joining 19 other organizations in partnering with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Google Arts & Culture to celebrate the 100th anniversary ...

On day 34 of the government shutdown, the United States is just one day away from having the longest shutdown in history.

The U.S. Postal Service has announced many of the stamps it will release in 2026. “This early preview of our 2026 stamp program underscores the Postal Service’s commitment to celebrating the artistry ...

After the national network of highways funneled traffic away from Route 66, one of its gas stations was left for ruin. Then ...

Illinois will release a 13-coin Route 66 set for its 2026 centennial. Only 300 sets will be made, each with a certificate of authenticity.

With the ‘Mother Road’ celebrating its 100th birthday next year, Laura French goes back to where it all began and explores the birthplace of America’s most famous highway ...