Ghosts of Route 66

The Ghosts of Route 66 explores both the Ghost Stories and the Ghost Towns to be found along the country’s most famous highway. Route 66 winds through countless
communities on its way from Chicago to California. Along the way the culture of the highway includes ghostly stories and haunting legends. Popular lecturer and author of David Clark will share tales of the many ghost towns—places left
behind by the changing tides of economics and alternate paths.

In Chicago, Route 66 runs past the site of the infamous Schuttler Mansion, the palace of a multi-millionaire that stood empty and possibly haunted for decades after its owner’s death. Archer Avenue in the southwest suburbs was often a construction detour for Route 66 in the area where a ghostly Resurection Mary has been known to ask for a ride from unsuspecting travelers.