Today, we are celebrating the 101st wedding anniversary of Matilda and Alfred Wilson! The founders of Meadow Brook Hall and Oakland University were married in an intimate ceremony on June 29, 1925 at the bride’s home. The reception was held in the garden, where Daniel and Frances Dodge showered the couple with smiles, confetti and … Read more
Meadow Brook Hall has long been a favorite setting for celebrations—especially for the Dodge Wilson family. In 1929, as Halloween traditions across America were shifting from spooky pranks to more community-focused festivities, the holiday became an occasion for parties, parades and games that encouraged safe, organized fun during the early years of the Great Depression. … Read more
Meadow Brook’s historic Rose Garden is in full bloom! This oval-shaped, unique garden was a favorite of Matilda Dodge Wilson, and one of the many planned gardens Meadow Brook originally designed. In 1925 while the inside of the historic mansion was being built, Matilda and Landscape Architect Arthur Davidson were designing multiple gardens that would … Read more
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