National Illinois Day on Historic Route 6
Celebrate National Illinois Day on December 7 with a scenic journey across the Prairie State on Historic US Route 6. Discover towns, traditions, and hidden gems.
Happenings in Illinois
A Heartland Stop on Route 6: Discover Geneseo, Illinois
Discover the charm of Geneseo, Illinois, along Historic U.S. Route 6—a Midwest town rich in history, scenic parks, and warm hospitality.
The John Deere Steel Plow — Moline, Illinois
In 1837, blacksmith John Deere changed farming forever with his polished steel plow—a tool that cut through the heavy prairie soil of the Midwest with ease. Learn how this simple yet brilliant invention revolutionized agriculture and continues to influence farming innovation nearly two centuries later.