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Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series: Route 66 Connected: A Photo-ethnographic Exploration of the Contemporary Route 66 in New Mexico

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A photo of a restaurant on Route 66."Route 66 Connected" is an exposition focusing on the tangible and intangible Route 66 heritage. Considering the historic roadside facilities a “living legacy,” the presentation explores their tangible, symbolic, and ethnic features to uncover how they preserve or reinterpret the historic narratives of the Route 66 era. Presented by Donatella Davanzo.

This is part of a rotating series of speakers that will offer presentations at these locations in 2026: Raymond Sanchez Community Center; Martha Liebert Public Library; Gutierrez-Hubbell House; International District Library; Isleta Pueblo Cultural Center;  Los Lunas Multigenerational Center; Special Collections Library, East Mountain Library, Central and Unser Library, and the Wheels Museum. Find out more information here.

 

Date:
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Time Zone:
Mountain Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
International District Library
Categories:
  Adults     History     Local History     Speaker Series     Special Event  
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