Docs & Dialogue: Route 66: The First 100 Years

Docs & Dialogue: Route 66: The First 100 Years(McNabb Branch)
Wednesday, July 15th, 4:00 p.m.

There is no road quite like Route 66, and no state thatembodies its spirit quite like Oklahoma. Home to more surviving miles of theMother Road than any other state, Oklahoma is where the legend of America’smost iconic highway truly comes alive.

Join us for this centennial celebration of Route 66, tracingthe history, landmarks, and stories that made the road a symbol of freedom,adventure, and the open American spirit. From the glowing neon signs of Tulsato the beloved Blue Whale, the storied Lucille’s Service Station, and thelegendary Cal’s Café in Erick, this documentary uncovers the people and placesthat shaped a highway, and a nation’s imagination. This free program is open tothe public. It is approximately 27 minutes, not rated and made possible by PBS.