Wednesday, April 22, 2026 @ 8:00 PM Eastern
Rhys Martin – Route 66: The Next 100 Years
Route 66 is perhaps the most famous road in the world. It connects hundreds of communities across eight states and has been an icon of American pop culture for the past century. But what really sets this highway apart from any other numbered highway? Was it luck or was it intentional? And how does this road of nostalgia stay relevant and vibrant in the modern age?
Join author and historian Rhys Martin as he shares the journey of the road itself from the early days to the so-called golden era to the modern revitalization movement. He will also share how the uniquely American road trip experience appeals to audiences from around the globe and what ultimately led him to become involved in the greater Route 66 community.