NM Route 66 Speaker Series

About this event

A lot happened on the Mother Road before, during and after the life of Route 66. Come hear a different speaker each month, telling of life along our nation’s most fascinating highway.

September 26, Aimee Tang, Chinese Merchants of Albuquerque’s Route 66. Chinese merchants on Central Avenue in Albuquerque, New Mexico, proved ready to be a welcoming destination along the “Mother Road.” Come hear the stories around businesses established by Chinese immigrants in the early 1900’s.

October 24, David Montoya, Land and Acequias Along Los Ranchos' Route 66. David Montoya inherited his grandfather's love and respect for the land. He will share stories about early Los Ranchos history along Route 66, including floods, agriculture, acequias and adventures with his grandfather who helped raise him.

November 28, Roland Penttila, Route 66 Trivia Contest! Join amateur historian and Route 66 fan, Roland Penttila, as he leads you on a journey "over 2500 miles along the way" of Route 66 Trivia.

Presented by the Albuquerque Historical Society, East Mountain Historical Society, Historic Albuquerque, Inc., and Los Ranchos Historical Society.

From East Mountain Historical Society