February 21, 2024
Route History’s Window to History showcases Black history that happened along
Route 66. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROUTE HISTORY.
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Route 66 Museum History Highlights Black Entrepreneurs In History
The history museum highlights the accomplishments made by Black entrepreneurs along Route 66. Dr. Stacy Grundy and Dr. Gina Lathan opened the Route History Museum in 2019, with the mission to identify Black people who made great contributions. During their quest to highlight Black entrepreneurs, Grundy and Lathan reached out to the Smithsonian Institution for guidance.