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Sleigh ride at Meadow Brook Hall
December 16, 2021

Holiday Heritage at Meadow Brook

Christmas at Meadow Brook has long been the time for friends and family to gather and share in the joy of simple traditions. By Madelyn Rzadkowolski  Read more
July 25, 2019September 10, 2019

Magazine Blog: Inside Matilda’s Closet

Matilda Dodge Wilson, the lady of the manor at Meadow Brook Hall, had a sweeping bedroom suite... Read more
Rose Gardens
June 27, 2019September 10, 2019

Magazine Blog: Roses of Meadow Brook

Walking through the Great Estate, it should be no surprise to the casual visitor that Matilda Wilson loved gardening. Matilda's passion for creating beautiful outdoor... Read more
The china vault at Meadow Brook Hall
May 30, 2019September 10, 2019

Meadow Brook Magazine Blog: Spirited Legacy

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... Read more
May 14, 2019September 10, 2019

Stoney Creek Questers Restore Meadow Brook Dolls

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... Read more
April 25, 2019September 10, 2019

Meadow Brook Magazine Blog: Landscape Unrealized

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... Read more
March 28, 2019March 20, 2019

Meadow Brook Magazine Blog: Inside the Servants’ Wing

[caption id="attachment_4273" align="alignleft" width="300"] The Servants Sitting Room today[/caption] Most of the tours at Meadow Brook Hall focus... Read more
February 26, 2019

Meadow Brook Magazine Blog: The View from Downstairs

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,... Read more
February 1, 2019February 24, 2019

Meadow Brook Magazine Blog: Hidden Art Deco

Welcome to the new Meadow Brook Hall Magazine blog! We'll be sharing historic facts and tidbits about... Read more

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Fill your weekend with beauty. From breathtaking w Fill your weekend with beauty. From breathtaking winter vistas to grand spaces and remarkable details, there is so much to explore here. 

We're open for touring Fridays through Sundays this winter, with self-guided & guided house tours available. 

Tickets are always at meadowbrookhall.org/tours. Visit us today!

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Step out of your house and into ours. Our gates ar Step out of your house and into ours. Our gates are open for touring for the first time in 2023! It may be cold outside, but Meadow Brook is filled with cozy corners and bright fireplaces inside.

We're hosting Guided and Self-Guided House Tours Fridays through Sundays all winter long. Tickets are available online at meadowbrookhall.org/tours. Book yours today!

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It's @OaklandU Day of Giving! It's a day dedicated It's @OaklandU Day of Giving! It's a day dedicated to driving support for OU initiatlves, powered by $75,000 in matching funds. As the birthplace of @Oakland and a National Historic Landmark, Meadow Brook is a place to learn, connect and be inspired. 

The historic home of OU founders Matilda Dodge and Alfred Wilson was constructed between 1926 and 1929 for $4 million. It represents one of the finest examples of Tudor-revival architecture in America.

Today, our focus is on inspiration, interpretation and engagement. We're creating special educational programs and bringing stories of the estate to life through our collection of tours, events and experiences.
 
And there is so much more we can do. Your support can help preserve this remarkable space and share it in new ways with the next generation. 

Please consider making a gift to this National Historic Landmark today – where your support truly makes an impact. Donate now through the link in our bio or go to oakland.edu/dayofgiving!

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Rochester, Michigan 48309-4481

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