December 11, 2025

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Category: 66 – Information

Route 66: Insights from the Frontlines of Tourism – A Conversation with Tulsa’s Visitors Center  

Tourism is a budding industry in Tulsa. After being officially named the Capital of Route 66 on July 1, 2024, an influx of both national and international tourists has been seeking to experience what Tulsa has to offer.   In an interview with the Visitors Center’s Kenny Smith and Jonathan Huskey, TCC Connection explores the dynamics…

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Miriam Nantumbwe014 mins

Route 66 Historical Village Preserves Tulsa’s Legacy in the Petroleum and Transportation Industries

Located at 3770 Southwest Blvd., a series of life-sized historical monuments offers a memorable and immersive experience. What started as a simple idea, backed by the collective efforts of the Southwest Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, has become a renowned attraction to both national and international tourists. The Route 66 Historical Village, as we now know it, presents…

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Miriam Nantumbwe05 mins

Review: The Voice of Route 66: An Afternoon with Michael Wallis

On Jan. 14, Michael Wallis shared stories about his life, accomplishments, and study of the storied Route 66. He offered unique and magnificent stories on his beloved Route 66. He was warmly introduced by Ken Busby, executive director and CEO of the Route 66 Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Route…

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Chrys Melissinos07 mins

Review: Keating’s ‘Lost Dream of Route 66’ exhibit highlights the unseen stories of the storied highway

The University of Tulsa recently sponsored an exhibit “Lost Dream of Route 66” by Edward Keating. The photographs were of the early and famed Route 66 from 1977 to 2003. The photo display shown was not only a piece of the history of Route 66, but it was also a part of Edward Keating’s life…

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Devin Banks06 mins