Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center

10/13/2026

This couple from Romania
traveled Route 66 three years ago, and purchased these shirts. They came back to visit us again and we were so happy to see them! Safe travels, friends!

10/12/2026

The second Litchfield episode of the podcast “Everything is a Primary Source” has arrived. It is a terrific interview with Danell Fogle of the Briar Rose. Enjoy!

America at 250 Episode 15: "Picking through the Past: The Briar Ros...

10/12/2026

Cindy Ladage will be at the Museum on Saturday, October 24th from 10 to 2 for a book signing. We are so excited! Look forward to seeing you then!

Unique Eats & Eateries of Illinois Celebrates the Places, Food, and Stories That Make Illinois Special

A new book celebrating the unique food and dining experiences found throughout the Prairie State was released October 1. Unique Eats & Eateries of Illinois, written by Cindy Ladage and Carrie Steinweg, takes readers on a culinary journey across Illinois—from sophisticated dining rooms nestled among the skyscrapers of Chicago to tiny eateries tucked away in rural and Route 66 communities like Litchfield. The book is in part a celebration of Route 66’s 100th anniversary.

Illinois offers an incredible diversity of cuisines and dining experiences, and this book explores the establishments, people, and stories that make them memorable. In the Litchfield area, the book highlights the historic Ariston the oldest continuously running diner along Route 66. Other Route 66 restaurants along the Mother road like the Cozy Dog Drive In, Motorheads and Rhea’s Chicken Basket also highlight this unique history. The book shares the stories of the people and places behind the restaurants and highlights what makes them special. Come to the Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center from 10:00 a.m until 2:00 p.m. on October, 24, 2026 to meet the author and get a signed copy of this newly released book profiling a few of our Illinois Route 66 treasures.

10/11/2026

Thank you Litchfield Tourism & Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center!! It was a honor to get to make your T-Shirts for the 100th Route 66 Celebration 🎉

10/11/2026

A big THANK YOU to Eric Weeks for a great job as a DJ at the museum during the Centennial festivities!

10/10/2026

Door prize winners at the museum today. Michael is from Litchfield, the couple is from Spain. What a great day!

10/10/2026

We loved getting to meet Tobias! He put together a Route 66 shield and toured the museum. We hope he’ll come back for another visit soon!

10/10/2026

We love our volunteers!

10/10/2026

Thanks for coming out Mayor Fleming!

10/10/2026