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

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

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

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

[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

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

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