Route 66 dates back to 1926 ... Change is in full gear in Springfield, Illinois’s history-rich capital. I motored in last month and beelined for Ace Sign Co, a historic business that’s ...

the stories of Black travelers on Route 66 have been overlooked. Dr. Stacy Grundy and Dr. Gina Lathan changed that. In 2019, they turned a former Texaco gas station in Springfield, Illinois ...

Approximately 317 miles of the highway pass through Missouri, with Springfield considered the birthplace of Route 66. After being decommissioned as a highway, Route 66 was designated a National ...

Springfield, Missouri will be featured in episode nine of PBS's "Samantha Brown's Places to Love," showcasing Route 66 and highlighting famous destinations such as the St. Louis Arch and the ...

Tulsa will be on television screens in an upcoming episode of PBS’ Emmy Award-winning series “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love.” Brown, referred to in a news advisory as the most recognized woman in ...

However, its history isn’t all sobering; Springfield is also recognized as the official birthplace of the famed and beloved Route 66. Springfield’s proud American heritage, its focus on ...