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DTSTART:20260709T180000Z
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URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/getting-your-kicks-on-route-66-t
 ales-from-the-mother-road/
SUMMARY:Getting Your Kicks on Route 66: Tales from the Mother Road
DESCRIPTION:One hundred years ago\, Route 66 was born. The famous federal h
 ighway was commissioned in 1926 and stretched 2\,400 miles\, connecting Ch
 icago to California. Over the next century\, millions of people traveled t
 hat ribbon of highway. Route 66 witnessed depression\, war\, boom times\, 
 and decline. The experiences it offered were as diverse and complicated as
  America itself.\n\nThis presentation explores the history of Route 66 and
  the experiences of everyday people who lived\, worked\, and traveled alon
 g the Mother Road during its heyday. It is informed by a collection of 100
  oral histories recently compiled by the Illinois State Museum. Attendees 
 will hear in travelers’ own words what it was like to eat\, sleep\, and 
 drive Route 66 “back in the day.” They will learn about discrimination
  faced by Black travelers on Route 66 and the strategies employed to ensur
 e safety and dignity while traveling. And they will learn about the differ
 ences in road travel in the mid-20th century vs. today. Presented by Erika
  Holst\, Curator of History at the Illinois State Museum.\n\nRegistration 
 with an email is required\, so we can send you a link to connect through G
 oToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the pr
 ogram.
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CATEGORIES:Historical
LOCATION:https://events.mcl.org/event/16621966
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