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Tommy Town opens to benefit Camp Hope

Tommy Engel is the owner of Tommy Town and a collector of classic cars, vintage soda, oil/gas memorabilia, militaria, carnival rides and other unique items. TED PFIRRMANN PHOTOS
Ted Pfirrmann
May 6, 2024

Tommy Town in Harbeson opened its doors to the public for the first time April 27 in support of Camp Hope.

This initiative aims to bring joy and assistance to underprivileged children, providing them with a place to go for growth and fellowship, demonstrating that even the smallest gestures can create ripples of change.

A Cape Region native, Tommy Engel, the owner of Tommy Town, moved to Harbeson about 11 years ago. His mom serves on the board of directors for Camp Hope. Tommy Town displayed vintage Americana antiques, sign collections, classic cars and more.

The entrance fee was $10, with proceeds going to Camp Hope, a day camp which serves underprivileged children in the area. Camp Hope is funded entirely through donations and is served by Bethel United Methodist Church, Israel United Methodist Church and Conley’s United Methodist Church.

For more information regarding Camp Hope, email Karen Lessey at camphope316@gmail.com.

 

Karen Lessey of Camp Hope stands in front of a display explaining the camp and what it does.
A Model T Ford sits in front of an old building.
Starsky and Hutch’s red-and-white 1974 Ford Gran Torino. Huggy Bear not included.
Dukes of Hazzard’s General Lee with Herbie the Love Bug and Scooby Doo’s Mystery Machine in the background.
Art Wilson’s street-legal dune buggy is a common sight on Coastal Highway.
People crowd around a table selling treats with all proceeds going to Camp Hope.
A life-sized soldier and a Mule, used to transport cargo, are ready for action.
Stepping into one of the many buildings in Tommy Town is like stepping back in time.

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