Celebrate Route 66’s 100th anniversary in Springfield, Missouri. Plan a spring road trip with historic stops, family attractions, and weekend fun.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Just three hours southeast of the Kansas City metro area, you’ll find a city steeped in history, inviting visitors to explore its unique blend of past and present. From its ...

The History Museum on the Square and Sharing Stories of the Crossroads has preserved news articles from a century ago, including headlines from 1926 and 1976, such as the Bell Telephone Company's ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - KY3’s Emily Pritchard shares stories of Missouri’s Trail of Tears history and explains why Springfield became known as the “Queen City.” Also, see a few other “We the People” ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield lost a music legend 52 years ago this month. But his legacy will live on. The family of Will James donated some 25 pages of his sheet music to the State Historical ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield will host the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration April 30-May 3, 2026, marking the 100th anniversary of the historic highway. The Missouri Route 66 ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) and History Museum on the Square teamed up to create a new exhibit that is now on display at the airport. The exhibit, titled “History ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — As Black History Month continues, families across Springfield are sharing stories that preserve the city’s often overlooked Black history, including memories of segregation, ...