Packard Proving Grounds

Route 66 has long been woven into the fabric of American travel, automotive culture, and roadside history. As the legendary highway approached its centennial era, join automotive engineer and former industry executive Bob Feldmaier for a firsthand look at the road that inspired generations of travelers.  Having driven the full length of historical Route 66 […]

Before trails wound through Stony Creek, the land was home to the Hodge Estate — one of many countryside retreats owned by Detroit's industrial elite. Join historian Charlie Shelton for a Historical Speaker Series presentation exploring the Hodge family, their Detroit-based company's role in early automobile manufacturing and the connections between industry, landscape, and everyday […]