On Wednesday, November 11, Tulsa will celebrate Route 66’s 100th birthday—One Road, One Hundred Years of Memories!

On November 11, the Mother Road turns 100. Oklahoma is throwing a monumental birthday party in Tulsa with a day of events throughout downtown, including art, live music, and a street party. There will be a free screening of the new documentary Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 during the centennial celebration.

See the full schedule of events!

The Oklahoma Historical Society, in collaboration with director Bryan Beasley, producers Jon and Jaime Roman, and with support from the Inasmuch Foundation, has produced Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66. This documentary examines the evolution of Route 66 in Oklahoma, from the hardships of the Dust Bowl era to post WWII road trips. It explores the highway’s history and future through interviews with historians, interactions with small-business owners, and scenes created using virtual production technology filmed at the Cherokee Film Studios.

Learn more about the documentary.