"The Longest Stretch: Route 66 in Oklahoma" exhibit will open at the Oklahoma History Center Museum on May 23. The exhibit explores how Oklahoma's 400+ miles of drivable highway shaped communities along the route and continues to draw travelers today. Route 66 was created in 1926 and quickly became one of the most consequential roads in American history. For Oklahomans, it was an escape route during the Dust Bowl, an economic lifeline for roadside communities and eventually a casualty of the interstate system. "The Longest Stretch" exhibit traces that full arc, from road's rise to its decline to a later revival through preservation and tourism. Visitors will see a 1915 Model T Roadster, a restored Taft Stadium sign, a Big Boy statue, and a 1961 Corvette on loan from the National Corvette Museum. Interactive exhibits will allow visitors to engage directly with the story of Route 66 and its evolution. The exhibit will remain on view in the Gaylord Special Exhibit Gallery through 2027.