In January 1920, the men behind the biggest car brands in the world (Dodge Brothers, Ford, Olds, Chevrolet) gathered for the New York Auto Show. Lamentably, the show was set in the midst of the global 1918 Influenza Pandemic, which claimed two more victims. John and Horace Dodge. John died in New York after contracting … Read more
Fifty years after being locked in a vault, a new – but very old – book-sparks interest – and a surprise discovery – at Meadow Brook. In the Dodge and Wilson family’s collection of more than 1,600 books, the Atlas Universel is the oldest one dating back to around 1788. Yet just discovered within its … Read more
How will you inspire your middle schooler this summer? Enter to win one free Science Camp registration – and open the doors of curiosity and discovery! Meadow Brook’s Science Camp is for children in grades 5-7 and runs July 17-21 at Meadow Brook Hall. The camp experience is valued at $400. Each day, campers get to … Read more
Meadow Brook Hall has almost 100 years worth of collected history, which features artifacts and artwork purchased across the globe by members of the Wilson family. Without an endowment, Meadow Brook relies on the dedicated work of volunteers, donors, and staff to keep the place running – it takes almost $11,000 a day to operate. … Read more
Take a walk on the culinary wild side at Meadow Brook Hall’s biggest annual fundraising experience, the Wild Game Dinner & Auction. The event on Thursday, Sept. 15, features a strolling dinner, unique auction items and live music all set against the iconic backdrop of the National Historic Landmark, located in Rochester on the campus … 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 the Great Estate. Explore the secret lives of the downstairs staff with Meadow Brook Hall’s … 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 and supporters—very saddened by Barbara (Wilson) Eccles passing,” said Geoff Upward, executive director of Meadow … Read more
It has been an incredible year at Meadow Brook. As season followed season, our brides, grooms and new spouses of all kinds have given us many reasons to smile. Our event planning team have been the boots-on-the-ground, working, helping, inspiring and enjoying the special moments—the tears, embraces, surprises and laughs—that make up a Meadow Brook … 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 combination of editors from USA TODAY; editors from 10Best.com; relevant expert contributors; and sources for … 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 50 glittering trees—including an all-new artist designed ice castle tree and a 10-foot tall Poinsettia … Read more
Ninety years ago, construction on Meadow Brook Hall was just complete. On November 20, 1929, the candles were lit, the champagne was chilled and the stage was set for the first and most spectacular party at Meadow Brook Hall. After three years of construction done in almost total secrecy, the Wilsons were ready to welcome … Read more
As a professional wedding planner, it may come as a surprise that Alexis Duda-Garcia always wanted to elope. But when she got engaged to social butterfly Andrew Garcia, she knew they had to have a party. Yet for Alexis, planning a wedding meant planning a wedding—and few know better what all goes into the process. … Read more
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