The public is invited to the 1st Annual Route 66 Weekend in Lincoln, Illinois from Friday June 7th through Sunday June 9th. This unique all-inclusive community event combines several ongoing activities into the framework of a new major event for the city of Lincoln that will be held annually leading up to the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 in 2026. Five major components make up this exciting weekend that promises to be fun for the whole family. The 90th Anniversary Celebration at The Mill Museum on 66 in Lincoln, which opened on the original alignment of Route 66 in Lincoln in 1929. The Mill is now open for its 3rd year as a museum, and has quickly become one of top 20 Route 66 attractions to see in Illinois. The iconic bar and restaurant in its day, now includes an impressive collection of artifacts from The Mill, The Tropics Restaurant, The Pig Hip Restaurant and many other unique artifacts from Lincoln & Logan County and Route 66. Mill & Route 66 t-shirts and souvenirs are available in the gift shop. Admission is free but donations are suggested and needed.
