Travel 2,448 miles of American history as a landmark documentary celebrates Route 66’s centennial and the communities keeping the Mother Road alive.

Route 66: The Main Street of America is a journey through the heart of America itself. Created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the nation’s most iconic highway, this feature-length documentary follows the legendary road from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, exploring more than two thousand miles of history, resilience, and reinvention. Award-winning filmmaker John Paget, whose acclaimed 1990s documentary Route 66: An American Odyssey set the standard for films about the Mother Road, returns with a deeper, more expansive vision.

Rather than dwelling solely on nostalgia, this film explores how Route 66 remains a living catalyst for historic preservation, tourism, entrepreneurship, economic revitalization, and community renewal across America. Along the journey, audiences meet preservationists, historians, artists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders whose dedication keeps Route 66 vibrant and relevant for new generations. Join us for this special screening at Centennial Hall.