‘Gems from the Vault’ Stories from the Packard Archives
Explore the Packard archives at Gems from the Vault on Oct. 25, 2026, featuring rare photographs and stories from the Packard Motor Car Foundation in Michigan.
Shelby Twp, MI - The Packard Proving Ground continues its Historical Speaker Series with a rare look into their archival vault.
Step inside The Vault at the Packard Proving Grounds, home to the Packard Motor Car Foundation's archive and the world's largest collection of Packard photographs and archival documents. Pat Connell, who leads the Foundation's ongoing Vault project and authors the Packard Pulse's "Gems from the Vault" series, will share photographs and the fascinating stories they preserve. Attendees will be able to have a rare glimpse into Packard's rich history through the lens of its extraordinary archives.
INFORMATION
Title: Gems from the Vault: Stories from the Packard Archives
Date: Oct. 25, 2026
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Location: Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site
Address: 49965 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Twp, MI 48317
Admission: Free for PPG Members | $5 for General Admission
Event Link: PackardProvingGrounds.org/Oct25-HSS-PP
Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site
49965 Van Dyke Ave
Shelby Twp, MI 48317
https://packardprovinggrounds.org/
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