Jun 30

America at 250: A Public History Road Trip

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the national podcast Everything is a Primary Source will make a featured stop in Litchfield as part of a multi-state road trip exploring the people, places, and stories that define the American experience.

Hosted by New Hampshire educator and historian Eric Salmonsen, the project highlights local histories as vital pieces of the national narrative. Litchfield, located along the historic Route 66, offers a unique lens into America’s past through its rich community heritage and enduring connection to one of the country’s most iconic roadways.

Eric will collaborate with The Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center, to record podcast content based on visitors’ selected pop culture topics, and showcase Litchfield’s historical significance to a national audience.

“This project is built on the idea that not only is everything a primary source, but everyone has a story to tell,” said Eric. “Litchfield and its community’s stories are essential part of our national mosaic. What better time to step back and appreciate it than the 250th?”

The Everything is a Primary Source America 250 road trip will span multiple states, with each stop contributing to a growing collection of stories that bring history to life through firsthand voices and experiences.

Follow Everything is a Primary Source on Instagram: @everything_is_a_primary_source

Date/Time
Jun 30, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location
334 Historic Old Route 66 North
Litchfield, IL 62056
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Cost
Free

Need more information
Email: epsalmonsen@gmail.com
Phone: 6033375634
Website: www.everything-history.com/america250

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