Vintage, early 20th century Singer sewing machine on display in the Lodge House at the Packard Proving Ground.Hilary Davis
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Small-Scale 20th Century Design: The Singer Sewing Machine

A different kind of 20th Century engineering! Exploring the Singer sewing machine.
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Check It Out: Continuing the PPG Library Project

Our holdings include a diverse array of print publications, newsletters, magazines, and Packard-original documents that we plan to preserve and protect for the long term.
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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.
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Was Every Packard Vehicle Tested?

This is a question often asked by our visitors. The answer is yes, but not every Packard was tested at the Packard Proving Grounds after Packard built another testing track just outside of its plant in Detroit.
Attendees at the August 2025 Wedding Garage Sale.
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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.
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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.
Amanda Demo
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Living in the Lodge: 1930 Census Lodgers (Beatrice Wilda Heatherington Bittman)

The Packard Proving Grounds was more than a vehicle testing site – it was home, and a chapter in the lives of those who lived and worked there.
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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.
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Living in the Lodge: 1930 Census Lodgers (Raymond Gustave Heinrich)

The Packard Proving Grounds was more than a vehicle testing site – it was home, and a chapter in the lives of those who lived and worked there.
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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.
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Living in the Lodge: 1930 Census Lodgers (Sophie Smolinski Miller)

The Packard Proving Grounds was more than a vehicle testing site – it was home, and a chapter in the lives of those who lived and worked there.