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

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. — Springfield’s historical narrative traces back to the early 1800s, intricately weaving a collection of significant events that span two centuries. The Springfield Underground: what ...

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, ...

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 ...