EDWARDSVILLE— The ninth annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference will be held this fall at the historic Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville, just off Route 66. Themed "Giants of Route 66," Joel Baker, founder of the American Giants Museum in Atlanta, Illinois, will be the keynote speaker at the event, which will take place Thursday, Oct. 31 through Sunday Nov.
3, at 252 N. Main St. Baker Baker is known for his advocacy in identification, preservation and restoration of the giant fiberglass statues, also known as "muffler men," that were produced by International Fiberglass Company in the 1960s.
The conference will feature 17 other speakers, entertainment and two special exhibits which will be announced soon. For more information and registration, visit route66milesofpossibility.com or contact Cheryl Eichar Jett at route66mop@gmail.
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