Vintage Tommy Town comes alive for Camp Hope
Shown in front of one of the large buildings at Tommy Town are (l-r) Kathy Engel, Camp Hope chair, Tommy Town owner Tommy Engel, and Karen Lessey, Camp Hope director. PHOTOS BY DENY HOWETH
Michele Jessup and Tony Phillips hang out on the steps of the former Ellendale Post Office, which is now preserved in Tommy Town.
Jim Park buys a roll of 50/50 raffle tickets from Camp Hope Counselor Kelly Satcher. 
Lee Chaney of Georgetown stands with his restored 1936 Chevy pickup.
The Griswold station wagon made an appearance, but no one has seen the family.
The Lewes Dairy collection might be one of the largest in town.
The Tommy Town Pavilion was a gathering spot for dining and chatting.
Beth Brady and Carol Gartman get the 50/50 Raffle tickets ready for sale and say many people have the same last name of 'Keep.'
Mark and Lisa Reeves try to join the Scooby gang to get a ride in the Mystery Machine.
The former Ellendale Post Office is set up as a Sinclair gas station, complete with gas pumps.
This orange Plymouth Roadrunner has a premium spot.
An old outhouse sits among select rusted objects.
Jamie Mendez, Tommy's sister, and Shondelle Graulich, Tommy's girlfriend, hang out by the Red Chevelle.
Barbara Wilkins and her Dalmatian service dog, Abby take a step back in time at Tommy Town.
Even if a car can't be restored, it can find a home at Tommy Town like this one, repurposed as a chair.
This building houses an original and complete barbershop.
A view through a hot rod.
Art Wilson's Sharkmobile made an appearance.
The ceiling in a small room in the barber shop has a ceiling of old-time baseball cards.
Guests at Tommy Town check out the hot rods on display.
Inside the former Ellendale Post Office is all Coke, no Pepsi.
A family heading in to get a light trim at the Barber Shop.
An old car show is lined up under the gas station signs.
This color-coordinated red corner of Tommy Engel's large building houses several old vehicles and signs. 
An old GMC Pickup truck sits outside the Sinclair gas station.
Tommy Engel has amassed an impressive collection of things, from small screws to large signs. This one is fully functioning.
Camp Hope is having a good year at Tommy Town.
May 15, 2026
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Shown in front of one of the large buildings at Tommy Town are (l-r) Kathy Engel, Camp Hope chair, Tommy Town owner Tommy Engel, and Karen Lessey, Camp Hope director. PHOTOS BY DENY HOWETH
Michele Jessup and Tony Phillips hang out on the steps of the former Ellendale Post Office, which is now preserved in Tommy Town.
Jim Park buys a roll of 50/50 raffle tickets from Camp Hope Counselor Kelly Satcher.
Lee Chaney of Georgetown stands with his restored 1936 Chevy pickup.
The Griswold station wagon made an appearance, but no one has seen the family.
The Lewes Dairy collection might be one of the largest in town.
The Tommy Town Pavilion was a gathering spot for dining and chatting.
Beth Brady and Carol Gartman get the 50/50 Raffle tickets ready for sale and say many people have the same last name of 'Keep.'
Mark and Lisa Reeves try to join the Scooby gang to get a ride in the Mystery Machine.
The former Ellendale Post Office is set up as a Sinclair gas station, complete with gas pumps.
This orange Plymouth Roadrunner has a premium spot.
An old outhouse sits among select rusted objects.
Jamie Mendez, Tommy's sister, and Shondelle Graulich, Tommy's girlfriend, hang out by the Red Chevelle.
Barbara Wilkins and her Dalmatian service dog, Abby take a step back in time at Tommy Town.
Even if a car can't be restored, it can find a home at Tommy Town like this one, repurposed as a chair.
This building houses an original and complete barbershop.
A view through a hot rod.
Art Wilson's Sharkmobile made an appearance.
The ceiling in a small room in the barber shop has a ceiling of old-time baseball cards.
Guests at Tommy Town check out the hot rods on display.
Inside the former Ellendale Post Office is all Coke, no Pepsi.
A family heading in to get a light trim at the Barber Shop.
An old car show is lined up under the gas station signs.
This color-coordinated red corner of Tommy Engel's large building houses several old vehicles and signs.
An old GMC Pickup truck sits outside the Sinclair gas station.
Tommy Engel has amassed an impressive collection of things, from small screws to large signs. This one is fully functioning.
Camp Hope is having a good year at Tommy Town.
The community turned out in force to support the Camp Hope of Delaware fundraiser to raise money for underserved children. Camp Hope provides kids with activities, food and field trips during the summer. Tommy Engel, whose property is a reminder of the past, hosted hundreds of people to stroll the vintage Americana he has collected over the years. The property has buildings, signs and products that were cast off for new. The event also hosted classic cars and hot rods for the event.
Shown in front of one of the large buildings at Tommy Town are (l-r) Kathy Engel, Camp Hope chair, Tommy Town owner Tommy Engel, and Karen Lessey, Camp Hope director. PHOTOS BY DENY HOWETH
Michele Jessup and Tony Phillips hang out on the steps of the former Ellendale Post Office, which is now preserved in Tommy Town.
Jim Park buys a roll of 50/50 raffle tickets from Camp Hope Counselor Kelly Satcher.
Lee Chaney of Georgetown stands with his restored 1936 Chevy pickup.
The Griswold station wagon made an appearance, but no one has seen the family.
The Lewes Dairy collection might be one of the largest in town.
The Tommy Town Pavilion was a gathering spot for dining and chatting.
Beth Brady and Carol Gartman get the 50/50 Raffle tickets ready for sale and say many people have the same last name of 'Keep.'
Mark and Lisa Reeves try to join the Scooby gang to get a ride in the Mystery Machine.
The former Ellendale Post Office is set up as a Sinclair gas station, complete with gas pumps.
This orange Plymouth Roadrunner has a premium spot.
An old outhouse sits among select rusted objects.
Jamie Mendez, Tommy's sister, and Shondelle Graulich, Tommy's girlfriend, hang out by the Red Chevelle.
Barbara Wilkins and her Dalmatian service dog, Abby take a step back in time at Tommy Town.
Even if a car can't be restored, it can find a home at Tommy Town like this one, repurposed as a chair.
This building houses an original and complete barbershop.
A view through a hot rod.
Art Wilson's Sharkmobile made an appearance.
The ceiling in a small room in the barber shop has a ceiling of old-time baseball cards.
Guests at Tommy Town check out the hot rods on display.
Inside the former Ellendale Post Office is all Coke, no Pepsi.
A family heading in to get a light trim at the Barber Shop.
An old car show is lined up under the gas station signs.
This color-coordinated red corner of Tommy Engel's large building houses several old vehicles and signs.
An old GMC Pickup truck sits outside the Sinclair gas station.
Tommy Engel has amassed an impressive collection of things, from small screws to large signs. This one is fully functioning.
Camp Hope is having a good year at Tommy Town.
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