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The Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference is in Springfield.
Anita McBride will discuss how the role of a first lady has changed over the years.
The event will feature workshops exploring how oral histories can preserve memories, uncover overlooked stories and strengthen connections to the past.
The annual event helps local veterans organizations and charities. This year, they’ve chosen two.
Living history, and a Route 66 conference, are among the activities for the public in Springfield in October.
The indoor stadium was chosen because there wasn’t a venue large enough in his home Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, to accommodate the anticipated crowd.
“Stories from Route 66 in Central Illinois” is out now.
Rock Creek Cemetery is getting freshened up on Sunday
The two-day conference features women’s history, and bicycles.
The biggest festival yet celebrating the 100th anniversary!