“Roads, River, Rooms, and Reels"
“Roads, River, Rooms, and Reels,” an exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66, is open on Saturday, March 14 at the National Museum of Transportation, 2933 Barrett Station Road in Kirkwood, featuring stories, memories and modes of travel that shaped America’s most iconic highway and the communities connected to it. A restored 26-foot model of the S.S. Admiral, the legendary riverboat that once defined river travel and entertainment in the Midwest, will be available for viewing. The exhibit will also spotlight the ‘66’ Park-In Theatre on Watson Road, owned by the Wehrenberg Family of St. Louis, a treasured symbol of drive-in movie culture and shared community memories along Route 66. As part of the exhibition, the Museum invites the public to participate in a storytelling initiative, “I Remember...” Community members are encouraged to share personal memories of the S.S. Admiral, the ‘66’ Park-In Theatre, or any drive-in theater. Submissions of 600 words or fewer may be emailed to [email protected] with the subject line “I Remember.” Essays must be received by January 25, and selected submissions may become part of the exhibition. For details, visit tnmot.org.
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