The Mother Road at 100 Years Old: Voices of Route 66

Please join podcaster and educator Anthony Arno for an exhilarating presentation on Route 66.

Educator Arno writes:

As a lifelong NJ educator, 25 years ago my 5th grade students made national news for an innovative classroom project.  They bicycled the equivalent distance of Route 66 (2,400 miles) aboard an exercise bicycle in the back of the classroom, while learning about America’s Main Street in real-time.  Since that time, I’ve launched The Route 66 Podcast.

The Route 66 Podcast explores the history, hidden gems, and unforgettable characters that define America’s Main Street.  Guests include popular authors, historic business owners, and people living and working on The Mother Road.  

I was preparing for an upcoming interview about Cyrus Avery, who has been credited with planning and numbering the most iconic highway in the world- Route 66.  In just a mere paragraph of the book I was reading, there was a mention that the Avery’s settled in Bradford County (Stevensville) in the late 1800’s.  At the age of 13, Cyrus moved with his father in a covered wagon to Oklahoma before the rest of the family moved west some two years later. 

The presentation features:

• Audio Clips: Engaging sound bites from the most popular and insightful interviews featured on the podcast.

• Video Segments: Curated video clips and archival footage highlighting the locations and stories discussed.

• Authentic artifacts featuring specific Route 66 topics.

• Deep Dive Analysis: Behind-the-scenes stories and deep-dive commentary from my own experiences personally traveling and researching the route, offering context not available in the episodes themselves.

My goal is to provide a comprehensive, entertaining, and educational session that celebrates the spirit of Route 66.