Meadow Brook Hall Father's Day barbecue gift set

Give Dad a Membership – and receive a fun barbecue gift set!

Give Dad the gift of a Meadow Brook Membership – and a barbecue gift set! This Father’s Day, celebrate the dads in your life by giving an experience alongside a fun barbecue gift set. Purchase a Meadow Brook Membership at any level between now and Friday, June 18, and receive a free jar of Meadow … Read more

Meadow Brook Writing Camps

Meadow Brook Writing Camp Inspires Student Authors of All Ages

This summer, Meadow Brook Hall will open its doors and grounds once more to aspiring student writers of all ages for the Meadow Brook Writing Camp (MBWC). Participants will discover secret staircases and amazing playhouses while being challenged and inspired at creative writing workshops at the National Historic Landmark, located on the campus of Oakland … Read more

Summer fun at Meadow Brook Hall

Music & Yoga Headline Summer Fun at Meadow Brook

Soak in the summer with a series of lively events and tours at Meadow Brook Hall. With the return of favorite events such as Yoga in the Garden and the Concert Series at Meadow Brook to an engaging collection of tours, there is much to experience at the National Historic Landmark, located on the campus … Read more

Meadow Brook Estate in early spring

Land Acknowledgement Statement

Together, Oakland University faculty, students and administrators collaborated to draft the Land Acknowledgement Statement. Among the many reasons for adopting the statement is the need for Oakland University to demonstrate a public show of respect to Native peoples who have been historically marginalized from American institutions, politics and academic curriculums. We are also here to … Read more

Living Room at Meadow Brook Hall

Stoney Creek Questers Help Preserve Meadow Brook Artifacts

A National Historic Landmark, Meadow Brook Hall is home to an incomparable collection of more than 75,000 original artifacts. The collection features an awe-inspiring, stately and even colorful selection of fine art, sculptures, furniture, ceramics, carpets, glass, silver, costumes, textiles and so much more. The preservation and interpretation of the estate and its collection is … Read more

Meadow Brook Hall

OU names new executive director for Meadow Brook Hall

Oakland University has selected William “Bill” Matt as the new executive director of Meadow Brook Hall. With a 20-year career in higher education, Matt has provided visionary leadership in a variety of professional and community roles focused on arts and culture. “We are thrilled to welcome Bill Matt to the Oakland University family,” said Michael … Read more

Meadow Brook Wedding during COVID-19

Wedding Blog: Lessons Learned from a Pandemic Year

As spring showers fall, new buds start to bloom, and vaccine appointments begin to open up, we are taking time to reflect on the past year under COVID-19. And what a year it’s been! Before COVID-19, few people could have imagined the many profound ways in which our lives changed in 2020. For all of … Read more

Mother's Day tea set from Meadow Brook

Gift Mom a Membership – receive a floral tea set!

Give Mom the gift of a Meadow Brook Membership – and a floral tea set! This Mother’s Day, celebrate the mothers in your life by giving an experience alongside a beautiful floral tea pairing. Purchase a Meadow Brook Membership at any level between now and Friday, May 7, and receive a free floral tea gift … Read more

Women's History Month at Meadow Brook

Honoring the Ladies of Meadow Brook for Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month provides the perfect opportunity to delve into the remarkable lives and accomplishments of the women of Meadow Brook Hall. Indeed, the Dodge and Wilson family trees provide strong and varied branches on each side, carrying unique personalities, vision and an inimitable style across generations. At Meadow Brook, there are many women to … Read more

Black History Month at Meadow Brook

Celebrating Black History Month with Stories from Meadow Brook

Each February, our nation honors the heritage, history and accomplishments of African Americans with Black History Month. At Meadow Brook Hall, we are sharing some of the stories of the remarkable people whose lives were intertwined with the Dodge and Wilson families. Many different and diverse people played fascinating roles in the community and within … Read more