In times of celebration or in grief, in wartime or in peace, in the public eye or in a basement speakeasy, alcohol has played a role in American society since its beginnings. As novelist Captain Frederick Marryat said in 1839, ... Read more
Meadow Brook Hall is truly a beautiful place, captured on film by countless professional photographers and wedding parties. Now, as summer approaches, Meadow Brook Hall wants the public to capture its beauty. The first ever summer photo contest kicks off ... Read more
Stoney Creek Questers #203 of Rochester was recently awarded its 5th Preservation & Restoration Grant at the Questers International Convention. This $1,000 grant, along with $565 raised from the Chapter, will pay for the repair and restoration of twelve historic ... Read more
As Mother’s Day approaches, Meadow Brook Hall would like to honor all mothers like our matriarch, Matilda. She was known throughout the community for her social and philanthropic work, along with being a devoted mother. In order to honor the ... Read more
Matilda and Alfred Wilson’s decision to construct a new family home on the Meadow Brook Farms property followed a common trend among the era’s nouveau riche. For them, nothing expressed prosperity, success and status better than the creation of a ... Read more
The keys to the house can be “yours” on this exclusive tour of the private and restricted areas of Meadow Brook Estate. This three-hour tour will be personalized to your group so you can see any room, cupboard or vault ... Read more
Click here to donate to Meadow Brook Hall’s Woodand Restoration When Meadow Brook Farm was first established back in 1908, the countryside near Rochester was thickly wooded, teeming with wildlife and dotted by the occasional homestead. As time wore on, ... Read more
Most of the tours at Meadow Brook Hall focus on the awe-inspiring living areas of the Dodge and Wilson families. Guests can gawk at the two-story ballroom or marvel at Matilda’s master suite. But there are a serious of rooms, ... Read more
Join the powerful ladies of Meadow Brook Hall as we celebrate Women’s History Month with HERStory at The Hall. Between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, drop into The Hall for this family-friendly event. After being greeted by ... Read more
Weddings in the wintertime can be truly unique and beautiful, especially with gorgeous outdoor landscapes for photos. Hosting your wedding at this time of year provides some great benefits and selling points that summer weddings miss out on. Colors & ... Read more
Beatrice Whitaker was Meadow Brook Hall’s head maid. Matilda Wilson hired her in 1929 right before The Hall opened. During her time as head maid, she kept a record of what it was like working for the Wilson family. These ... Read more
Wedding Etiquette: Things to Keep in Mind When Planning Whether your ceremony is a traditional church wedding, barefoot on the beach, or on the top of a mountain, weddings come with etiquette rules all couples should know. Yes, some of ... Read more
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