Glamour, Industry, and the Spirit of the Roaring Twenties
How fashion, music, and innovation in the Roaring Twenties shaped the Packard Proving Grounds and why that spirit is celebrated today through the Great Gatsby Gala fundraiser.
Entries by Amanda Demo
Retirement Reimagined: Your Next Chapter Starts Here
Volunteering at the Packard Proving Grounds is powered by a vibrant, multi-generational community. Students completing volunteer hours, working professionals giving back when their schedules allow, longtime history enthusiasts, and retirees all contribute to the energy that keeps this historic site active and welcoming.
Packard’s Guardians: The Legacy of Roger Luksik
For some, the Packard Proving Grounds is a place discovered later in life. For Roger Luksik, it was something closer to an inheritance. Long before Roger became a volunteer, board member, or president of the Packard Motor Car Foundation, Packard was already part of his family’s story.
Honoring Heart: Joe Simmer, 2025 Tolonen Award Recipient
Every year at the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, the Packard Motor Car Foundation presents the Tolonen Award to a volunteer who exemplifies extraordinary dedication, service, and heart.
The Wedding Garage Sale Movement Is Back
Something big is happening in the wedding world — and it’s taking root right here at the Packard Proving Grounds.
Packard’s Guardians: The Legacy of Gene Ledbetter
Every historic site has its unsung heroes—the people who quietly give of themselves, not for recognition, but because they care. For the Packard Proving Grounds, one such person was Gene Ledbetter.
Packard’s Guardians: John MacArthur and the Legacy of Three Generations
In the story of the Packard Proving Grounds’ survival and revival, few names carry the generational weight and heartfelt dedication of John MacArthur.
Help Restore a WWII Landmark: The Tank Test Center
Among its historic buildings is the Tank Test Center, constructed during WWII and designed by William Kapp—the largest on site, is awaiting restoration.
Packard’s Guardians: The Legacy of Bob and Sunny Turnquist
In the world of Packard automobiles, few individuals have left a legacy as profound as Bob and Sunny Turnquist.
