Upcoming Events

The Society for Commercial Archeology seeks proposals for its day-long presentations symposium on Friday, May 21, 2027, at the SCA 2027 Conference in San Antonio, Texas. The SCA welcomes proposals from presenters eager to share their investigations into the history and architecture of the American roadside with a diverse audience of preservationists, stewards, academics, writers, photographers, and others. Submission Info & Form

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 @ 8:00pm Eastern: Join Sam Roberts, editor and publisher of BLAG (Better Letters Magazine), the world’s only print and online magazine dedicated to sign painting, as he talks about catching the ghost signs bug in 2006 and how this led to his current role working on a niche publication for a very specific community. More Info | Register

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 @ 8:00pm Eastern: Join Jamie Jensen on the 100th anniversary of Route 66 for a special SCA celebration exploring how this legendary road came to be so beloved. Jamie will look at its history, including the “Dark Ages” of the 1960s and ’70s, when new interstate highways bypassed its towns and attractions and Route 66 was more or less forgotten, as well as its remarkable afterlife and transformation into a beloved symbol of Americana. More Info | Register

Plan to join us in San Antonio May 19 through 22, 2027, for the SCA 50th Anniversary Celebration and Conference. From our opening reception the evening of May 19 through our day-long outing to Austin on the 22nd, the conference will explore SCA's staple interests in roadside travel, tourism and architecture. Registration for the conference will open later this year. More Info

Italy’s motorway restaurant network stands as one of the most compelling expressions of Italy’s postwar experimentation, developing alongside the national motorway system between 1955 and 1975. Join Verdiana Peron as she explores the history and significance of these remarkable roadside buildings and the threats they face today. Watch Video