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 […]
Historical Speaker Series: Albert Kahn and Packard's Investors Discover how renowned architect Albert Kahn's relationships with the influential leaders behind Packard helped shape Detroit's automotive legacy. Presented by John Cole, Treasurer of the Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation Board, this engaging program explores the people and partnerships behind one of America's most iconic automakers. Drawing […]
The Packard Proving Grounds is opening its gates for our Annual Fall Open House - an afternoon of free admission, Packard history and community fun on Sunday, October 25, from 1–5 p.m. Held each fall as our way of saying thank you to the Packard community, Shelby Township and Metro Detroit, the Open House […]