The Story of Art in America — S1E1: S5E1 — Springfield, Missouri: The Birthplace of Route 66

Springfield, Missouri is the birthplace of Historic Route 66, founded here in 1926. In this episode, award-winning director Christelle Bois explores the history of the Mother Road through the musicians, poets, and painters who call Springfield home — revealing how art and community have kept the spirit of Route 66 alive at its very point of origin. Free with ads.