Route 66 Centennial Stamps

Photographer David J. Schwartz discusses photos he has made while traveling Route 66 over two decades, during an exhibition opening in Springfield, Ill., on March 27, 2026.

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USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

The U.S. Postal Service is releasing a new series of stamps to honor Route 66’s centennial. The offering includes eight stamps — one each for the states traversed by the Mother Road. The special collection was curated from images captured by photographer David J. Schwartz. It was alternative rock band Depeche Mode’s cover of “(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66” that fueled Schwartz's lifelong journey of discovery along the legendary highway. He has traveled the Chicago-to-Los Angeles route dozens of times over two decades. He hopes his work can help keep Route 66 alive by inspiring others to explore the highway and support local businesses along the journey.