# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit – Springfield, MO Kickoff
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrating the rich legacy of the Mother Road, America’s Main Street, the Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit will be on view in Springfield, Missouri on April 30- May 2, 2026. The exhibit marks two major milestones: the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and the 250th anniversary of the United States.

The exhibit will be FREE and open to the public:

Thursday, April 30, 11 AM - 7 PM
Friday, May 1,  11 AM - 9 PM 
Saturday, May 2, 11 AM - 4 PM

THURSDAY SPECIAL PROGRAMMING:

3:00 p.m. - Join Kaisa Barthuli retired longtime program director for NPS’ Route 66 Corridor Preservation program, in conversation with Irv Logan and Elizabeth Calvin, who share the story of their grandmother Alberta Ellis and her hotel, a vital stop for Black travelers listed in the Green Book.

4:00 p.m. - Presentation by Kathleen Seale, SHSMO Rolla and Springfield Coordinator on the history of the Rotoscope film process developed by Missouri Route 66 entrepreneur Rowe Carney, Jr. of Rolla and his colleague Tom Smith of Urbana.  Come see some rare footage and film equipment!

5:00 p.m. - Acoustic Performance by Township and Range

6:00 p.m. - Meet The People Behind the Exhibit: filmmaker Katrina Parks, producer Kari Kussmann, Missouri Route 66 Association CFO Larry Sernyk, and Missouri Route 66 Association President Jeremy Morris. 

The Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit is made possible with support from the Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission, Missouri Humanities, the Missouri Route 66 Association, the Gillioz and many other institutions. The exhibit will continue to travel to communities along the Mother Road, highlighting local histories while connecting them to the broader national story.

For more information about exhibit hours, programming, or upcoming tour locations, please visit www.route66exhibit.com.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/route-66-centennial-traveling-exhibit-springfield-mo-kickoff/200029889064442
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, business, it
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 74

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Springfield
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Gillioz Theatre
- **lat**: 37.209345977196
- **long**: -93.29043206759
- **full address**: Gillioz Theatre, 317 Park Central E, Springfield, MO 65806-2234, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Route 66 Exhibit (https://allevents.in/org/route-66-exhibit/27343979)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Gillioz Theatre, 317 Park Central E, Springfield, MO 65806-2234, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Route 66 Exhibit
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, business, it
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit – Springfield, MO Kickoff ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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