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This Father’s Day, Meadow Brook Hall wants to honor all father figures like John Dodge and Alfred Wilson. Loving and compassionate dads like John and Alfred should be celebrated. On Sunday, June 16th, all fathers are invited to tour Meadow Brook Hall free of charge. Free Father’s Day tours are valid for the house tours … Read more
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, “I’m sure the Americans can fix nothing without a drink.” From 1920 to 1933, the … 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 Saturday, May 25. From then until midnight on Saturday, July 6, you can submit your … 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 dolls in the collection of Meadow Brook Hall. Chapter members have also volunteered 250 hours … 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 mothers like Matilda in our lives, all moms are invited to tour The Hall free … 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 European-inspired country estate. Their retreat to the country afforded them the pleasures that could not … 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 of your choosing, an opportunity only a handful of people have had since Meadow Brook … 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, development, disease and invasive species gnawed away at the woodlands of The Hall. The woods … 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, while not as grand as the family’s, that are just as important. In the fall … 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 Matilda Dodge Wilson and Frances Dodge, take a self-guided tour through The Hall where you’ll … 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 & Decor Winter months are the perfect time of year to feature classic and timeless 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 are her own words: I found Mrs. Wilson to be thoughtful, considerate and kind. Mrs. … Read more
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