The Route 66 Centennial Website is the official online hub for information about the upcoming 100th anniversary of the historic U.S. Route 66, celebrated in 2026. Established as part of the Route 66 Centennial Communication Plan, the website covers national plans to honor the "Mother Road," which originally opened on November 11, 1926, and runs from Chicago to Santa Monica, spanning eight states. The Centennial website can be accessed
here. 

The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership developed the Route 66 Centennial Website. The Road Ahead Partnership is an organization established in 2016 (with support from the National Park Service and World Monuments Fund) to revitalize and sustain Route 66 as both a national icon and an international destination. Its mission centers on benefiting Route 66 communities, travelers, and businesses by fostering collaborative partnerships focused on five pivotal pillars: Promotion, Preservation, Research and Education, Economic Development, and Collaboration.The Road Ahead operates grant initiatives like the Route 66 Preservation and Economic Development Grant Program, offering small grants to help businesses and attractions along Route 66 preserve, restore, or reopen for the upcoming 100th anniversary in 2026.