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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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.
South Parkway Entrance and ElmsMark Smucker
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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.
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Packard’s Guardians: The Legacy of Russ Murphy

The Packard Proving Grounds is more than a historic landmark—it is a testament to the dedication and passion of individuals who have safeguarded its legacy.
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Packard Rosies on the Homefront

On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland, leading France and Great Britain to declare war against Germany. Thus began WWII.  America was hesitant to get involved after suffering many losses during the Great War, enduring the Spanish Flu, and still struggling through the Great Depression.