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February 2026
Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission Meeting
The Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission will meet on the following dates in 2026. All meetings will take place at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Tuesday, December 1, 2026 Unless otherwise indicated, meetings will be held in the Chesapeake Event Center on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, 73105. Agendas will be posted at okhistory.org/commission at…
Find out more »Will Rogers Highway: Route 66 exhibit opens
On Friday, February 27, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum will open a dynamic new exhibit on US Route 66. With its vibrant imagery, rare artifacts, and authentic memorabilia, it immerses visitors in the highway’s unique history and cultural legacy. The exhibit explores the various dedications of the highway in memory of Will Rogers from the 1930s to the 1950s and discusses the Will Rogers Highway in pop culture, from a cameo appearance in The Grapes of Wrath to Woody Guthrie’s…
Find out more »April 2026
2nd Annual Mother Road Summit
Join Route 66 enthusiasts, policy leaders, business owners, and historians for an exciting summit at the Oklahoma History Center on April 23-24. The summit offers a unique opportunity to learn about the new things happening on Route 66 and network with people from across the 8 states traversed by the Main Street of America. The summit is sponsored by the US Route 66 Centennial Commission and hosted by the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission, Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell, the Oklahoma…
Find out more »2nd Annual Mother Road Summit
Join Route 66 enthusiasts, policy leaders, business owners, and historians for an exciting summit at the Oklahoma History Center on April 23-24. The summit offers a unique opportunity to learn about the new things happening on Route 66 and network with people from across the 8 states traversed by the Main Street of America. The summit is sponsored by the US Route 66 Centennial Commission and hosted by the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission, Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell, the Oklahoma…
Find out more »Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission Meeting
The Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission will meet on the following dates in 2026. All meetings will take place at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Tuesday, December 1, 2026 Unless otherwise indicated, meetings will be held in the Chesapeake Event Center on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, 73105. Agendas will be posted at okhistory.org/commission at…
Find out more »May 2026
History OffCenter: The Green Book: Guide to Freedom screening and discussion
On Friday, May 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center Museum will present a special screening of the Smithsonian Channel episode The Green Book: Guide to Freedom. Explore the history of The Negro Motorist Green Book, a travel guide that helped African Americans find safe places to stay, eat, and travel—especially along Route 66—during segregation. The event will take place at Frenzy Brewing in Edmond. The Green Book: Guide to Freedom film highlights the history of The Negro…
Find out more »The Longest Stretch: Route 66 in Oklahoma exhibit opens
Oklahoma proudly claims the longest drivable stretch of Route 66 in the nation, spanning more than 400 miles. This legendary highway helped shape the heart and soul of Oklahoma, and now a new exhibit brings its story to life with a treasure trove of artifacts, from the monumental to the miniature.
The Longest Stretch: Route 66 in Oklahoma exhibit will open on Saturday, May 23.
For 100 years, Route 66 has captured the imagination of the world. Created in 1926, Route 66 connected local, state, and national roads into a highway stretching more than 2,000 miles from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California. This effort was part of a broader push to create a nationwide system of highways connecting cities and towns across the country.
Find out more »June 2026
Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission Meeting
The Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission will meet on the following dates in 2026. All meetings will take place at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Tuesday, December 1, 2026 Unless otherwise indicated, meetings will be held in the Chesapeake Event Center on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, 73105. Agendas will be posted at okhistory.org/commission at…
Find out more »2026 Hemmings Great Race at Will Rogers Memorial Museum
This summer, the 2026 Hemmings Great Race—a renowned endurance rally for antique, vintage, and collector cars—will include the Will Rogers Memorial Museum as a key stop along its route. The Hemmings Great Race, presented by Coker Tire, is a nine-day, 2,300-mile classic car rally featuring 120 antique automobiles. The event visits 17 cities along a new route each year, including a stop in Claremore, Oklahoma, on Monday, June 22. In 2026, the Great Race will celebrate the 100th anniversary of…
Find out more »July 2026
Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The biannual Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held Saturday, July 25, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Frisco Conference Center, 101 S. 4th Street in Clinton. With the Mother Road celebrating its 100th anniversary, organizers have expanded the event into a centennial celebration featuring exclusive merchandise, Oklahoma authors, historic displays, classic automobiles, and family activities. Every two years, the Oklahoma Route 66 Association inducts two members into the Hall of Fame—one living and one…
Find out more »August 2026
Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission Meeting
The Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission will meet on the following dates in 2026. All meetings will take place at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Tuesday, December 1, 2026 Unless otherwise indicated, meetings will be held in the Chesapeake Event Center on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, 73105. Agendas will be posted at okhistory.org/commission at…
Find out more »September 2026
Route 66: The Main Street of America screening and panel discussion with filmmaker John Paget
Celebrate the centennial of a truly legendary highway with a special screening of Route 66: The Main Street of America. This new feature-length documentary shares powerful stories of the everyday heroes and enduring towns along Route 66—an immersive portrait of this iconic road. From roadside attractions to revitalized main streets, each encounter reveals the spirit of communities finding new life and new purpose—proof that the most meaningful journeys often begin on the road less traveled. Whether you’ve driven Route 66 or…
Find out more »October 2026
Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission Meeting
The Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission will meet on the following dates in 2026. All meetings will take place at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Tuesday, December 1, 2026 Unless otherwise indicated, meetings will be held in the Chesapeake Event Center on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, 73105. Agendas will be posted at okhistory.org/commission at…
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