In these challenging, and in our lifetimes unprecedented, days, those of us who believe that the past can inform the future can look to two of the arguably greater minds and leaders of the 19th and 20th Centuries, Abraham Lincoln ... Read more
There is no match so universally pleasurable as good food and good company. It’s one of the most significant ways in which we celebrate and come together for occasions both big and small. While dining has always been an important ... Read more
Meadow Brook Hall is set to celebrate springtime with a series of engaging and whimsical events in the house and grounds of the National Historic Landmark, located on the campus of Oakland University. Featured events include the family-friendly Breakfast with ... Read more
In the Fall of 1957, George Karas became the first employee of the yet-to-be-built Michigan State University-Oakland. He was hired personally by university founder Matilda Dodge Wilson and was the 18th engineer to work at Meadow Brook Hall. With a ... Read more
Learn the hidden story about the Dodge brothers tank that was being designed in 1918. Our curator Madelyn Rzadkowolski helped FCA’s Josh Welton search through Meadow Brook’s archives to uncover a previously undiscovered corner of history. Arsenal of Democracy: The ... Read more
It was one of the biggest moments of your life: The moment when you and your significant other decided to spend the rest of your lives together. Whether it was a surprise proposal, a quiet conversation or a big event ... Read more
The scene is set for an elegant, refined and even romantic winter at Meadow Brook Hall, with the return of several popular events—the Downton Abbey-inspired Servants Life Tour, Downton Days Tea, Talk & Tour and a romantic Valentine’s Dinner at ... Read more
It is with deep regret that the Meadow Brook Hall community shares the passing of Barbara (Wilson) Eccles, adopted daughter of Matilda Dodge Wilson and Alfred Wilson, on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at 88 years old. “We are all—staff, volunteers ... Read more
The results are in! Meadow Brook Hall has earned a top ten slot in USA Today’s 2019 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards! Twenty historic homes from around the nation were selected by the USA Today expert panel, which includes a ... Read more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Meadow Brook Hall’s annual Holiday Walk is here for the 48th season, bringing unmatched holiday splendor and an enchanting series of events through Monday, Dec. 23. “Landmark in Lights” features more than ... Read more
Meadow Brook Hall has been nominated for USA Today’s 2019 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards! The USA Today expert panel selected Meadow Brook Hall as a contender for Best Holiday Historic Home Tour. The contest gives voters four weeks to ... Read more
Meadow Brook Hall, the historic home built by the remarkable Matilda Dodge Wilson – the widow of automobile guru John Dodge, is a not-so-secret local gem, but it is an absolute must-visit for families both near and far – and ... Read more
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