Community Calendar

The Road to Baghdad: A Firsthand Account
Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Rock Marcone shares his firsthand account of leading Task Force 3-69 Armor during the opening days of Operation Iraqi Freedom. From crossing the border from Kuwait in March 2003 through the advance into Baghdad, Marcone offers a commander’s perspective on the soldiers, decisions and experiences behind one of the defining military campaigns of the early 21st century.

A West Point graduate and decorated U.S. Army veteran, Marcone commanded Task Force 3-69 Armor during the 2003 invasion of Iraq and later served as a senior brigade trainer at the National Training Center. His military decorations include the Silver Star, Purple Heart and Bronze Star.

Part of the Packard Proving Grounds Historical Speaker Series. Admission is $5 for non-members and FREE for members.

Model train collectors, hobbyists and enthusiasts are invited to the annual Model Train Show at the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site. New for 2026, the show moves into the newly renovated Tank Building and Repair Garage, providing more space for vendors and, for the first time, a model train display.

Browse vendor tables, search for additions to your collection, discover hard-to-find pieces and connect with others who share an interest in the hobby. The new display also makes this year’s show a great opportunity to introduce younger visitors to the world of model trains.

Saturday, November 28 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Admission is $5. Children 11 and under are free with paid adult admission.

Contact: Mike - mikelj318@gmail.com | 248-509-5540

URL: PackardProvingGrounds.org/TrainShow