Voices of the Mother Road

An Oral History of Route 66

Voices of the Mother Road is an independent historical preservation project based in Pontiac, Illinois. Founded by writer and oral historian Joe Gilmor, the project documents and preserves the stories of people living along Historical Route 66.


Follow the Project

YouTube

Watch interviews and short-form content.

Substack

Read blog posts and watch full, unedited interviews with transcripts.

Contact Us

Share your story or ask questions concerning preservation efforts along Historical Route 66 at [email protected].