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November 20, 2019November 20, 2019

Celebrating Meadow Brook’s 90th Anniversary

Ninety years ago, construction on Meadow Brook Hall was just complete. On November 20, 1929, the candles were lit, the champagne... Read more

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Find something unique this weekend. Meadow Brook Find something unique this weekend. Meadow Brook is filled with rare treasures and special spaces. We're open for tours - Guided & Self Guided - today and all weekend long. Hear stories of Meadow Brook Hall and the people who lived here during the 20th century on a guided tour or explore at your own pace for a day of adventure! #meadowbrookhall #meadowbrookestate #meadowbrook #matildadodgewilson #nationalhistoriclandmark #historichousemuseum #museum #puremichigan #rochester #oaklandcounty #visitdetroit #explore #visit #historicmichigan #thingstododetroit #thingstodometrodetroit #puremittigan #detroit #historichomes #thisisou
This Women’s History Month, we are showcasing so This Women’s History Month, we are showcasing some of the fascinating women who once lived here. Today, we are highlighting Barbara (Wilson) Eccles. Although Barbara is often remembered as a sweet debutant, her life tells an inspiring story of independence and resilience. Barbara (Wilson) Eccles was the youngest child to grow up at the Meadow Brook Estate. Adopted into the family in 1931, Barbara was a beloved daughter, sister, and mother of five. Her active childhood featured the many recreational activities the Estate had to offer, including swimming, sledding and riding horses and competing in horse shows. Barbara raised her children as a single mother in a world where women did not have the same rights as men. After her father passed and her former husband was no longer in the picture, Barbara struggled to open her own bank account–even though 10 years prior her mother, Matilda Dodge Wilson, was named the Most Influential Woman in U.S Banking. Barbara perservered and opened and operated a prominent country western nightclub in Scottsdal, Arizona. She named it “The Lumber Mill,” in honor of her father, Alfred Wilson, who was a prominent lumber broker. The two shared a close and loving relationship. The Lumber Mill saw a variety of talented musicians and was the spot where Barbara met and helped a young John Denver launch his career. In a time where the rights of women made an independent life difficult, Barbara was determined to support herself and her family. She was a woman of great strength and persistence, forever remembered as the curious and charming daughter of Meadow Brook Hall. Swipe to see photos of Barbara throughout her life, from her debutant portrait in 1950 to playing on the beach as a toddler, with a horse as a young girl, smiling with her father Alfred Wilson, and reunited with her brother Richard for his 80th birthday in her sunset years. Tap the link in our bio for more! #meadowbrookhall #meadowbrookestate #meadowbrook #matildadodgewilson #womenshistory #herstory #michiganhistory #oaklandcounty #rochester #thisisou #internationalwomensday #oaklanduniversity #nationalhistoriclandmark #womenshistorymonth #womenleaders
Your wedding day is filled with so many big moment Your wedding day is filled with so many big moments and big emotions. Enjoy one of the most fun parts of the day – the first moments when you, your new spouse and all your favorite people can let loose after a sparkling ceremony – with cocktail hour! Our latest wedding blog offers great ideas to make this a special and memorable part of the day! Featured photography by: @adrienneandamberphotography @nikimariephoto @capturedcouturellc #meadowbrookhall #meadowbrookestate #weddings #michiganweddingvenue #weddingvenue #michiganweddings #weddinginspo #oaklandcounty #rochester #detroitweddingvenue #eventvenue #detroitweddings #engaged #ido #rochesterwedding #outdoorwedding #married #weddingday #engaged #engagement #engagementtips #weddingplanning #cocktailhour #weddings #weddingblog #love

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Rochester, Michigan 48309-4481

(248) 364-6200

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