Is it significant? Yes. Is it historical? Yes. Is it neglected? Yes. So, these things should be saved, not paved over and forgotten like so many other significant events in African American history.” ...

You may never have heard of Brooklyn, Illinois. You might not be aware it’s one of the country’s first Black settlements, or that it’s thought to be the first majority-Black town in America to ...

With stories set in Ancient Rome, Gilded Age New York, and more, these are the most anticipated historical fiction books of ...

Don't miss these iconic Route 66 stops in Oklahoma, from totem poles to unique gas pumps and historical diners. Experience the diverse flavors of Oklahoma at the Mother Road Market and try ...

Since then, it has been a beloved landmark along Route 66, drawing nearly 2,000 visitors a month. “It’s been here so long; it’s a part of Oklahoma history,” Moon said. “It’s a place ...

Local tourism officials worry major advertising budget cuts could hamper Route 66 centennial celebrations in 2026.

Thousands of international visitors are expected in Tulsa on May 30, 2026, for a statewide celebration of Route 66’s centennial, with plans for a record-setting classic car parade and other events ...

I crossed a dream trip off my bucket list. While I'd driven many sections of Route 66 over the years, I had never tackled the ...

Take a map or an app As a ghost highway, Route 66 isn’t always easy to follow. You can’t just ask Google Maps for directions along a road that was decommissioned in 1985. You’ll need tools ...

Those included reinvesting in the corridor bringing back economic drivers and boosting tourism around Route 66. That was reason enough for Jesse Cuyan to move his hair lounge. "I've spoken to the ...