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Matilda with two orphans at Denby home - 1936

A Heartfelt Holiday Legacy

Matilda Dodge Wilson: Compassion at Christmas The holiday season at Meadow Brook was a time rich with tradition, especially centered on charitable causes close to Matilda Dodge Wilson’s heart. Throughout her life, she made significant contributions to initiatives that reflected ... Read more

Family enjoys Winter Wonder Lights at Meadow Brook Hall.

The Holidays at Meadow Brook are Now Open!

It is the most wonder-filled time of year! The Holidays at Meadow Brook bring a dazzling array of events, activities and opportunities for merry-making through Monday, Dec. 30. By day, the beloved annual Holiday Walk transports visitors through the historic ... Read more

Meadow Brook Hall

An Enduring Legacy: 95 Years of Meadow Brook Hall

Meadow Brook Hall has long been a symbol of vision, resilience, and cultural significance. Originally built as the grand private estate of Matilda Dodge and Alfred Wilson, the Hall has evolved over nearly a century to become a vital part ... Read more

Children in costume for Meadow Brook Halloween celebrations - then and now.

Then and Now: Halloween Haunts at The Hall

Meadow Brook has always hosted fantastic Halloween celebrations – from the Dodge family parties in the 1920s to today’s series of spectacular fall events. Dating back almost 2,000 years to its origins in Ireland, Halloween has undergone remarkable transformations through ... Read more

Paint a Miracle event at Meadow Brook Hall.

Paint A Miracle hosts Miracle at Meadow Brook exhibit

Paint a Miracle invites art enthusiasts and supporters of local artists to an exclusive Miracle at Meadow Brook evening fundraiser. The event will feature a curated exhibit of unique, one-of-a-kind art pieces created by Paint a Miracle artists, available for ... Read more

A Legacy of Celebration: The Meadow Brook Ball

One of Oakland University’s most cherished traditions, the Meadow Brook Ball, has been a highlight on the campus social calendar since the early 1960s. Originally called the “Scholarship Ball,” the event’s inaugural celebration took place in 1961 as a formal ... Read more