W. K. Kellogg Manor House, Michigan, United States
4.5 (53 reviews) Spent Ranking #2 in Barry County Historic Sites • Gardens
Kellogg's foundation and Manor House
First visited the Kellogg's Foundation building and was met by a security guard who was very helpful with providing information about Mr. Kellogg, family history, how the corn flakes came to be. Granted I was there on a week day where there wasn't much going on. I honestly did not expect to be caught up on the history of Kellogg's but the way he told the stories, the facts at his fingertips not only opens your eyes, but want to know more. The foyer has beautiful pieces of art and murals. And yes, he could tell you who, what, why of the art. Very impressive. The Kellogg Manor House is situated right behind the foundation's building. Make sure you call first if you want to tour the inside as it's not always open. I wasn't able to get in just peeped through the windows.
Address
3700 E Gull Lake Dr, Hickory Corners, MI 49060-9505
Mobile
Website
http://www.kbs.msu.edu/
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 13:28
User Ratings
4.5 based on (53 reviews)
Reviews
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5Lois B 5:00 PM Sep 26, 2019
What a perfect day.
Overlooking Gull Lake is this historic and beautiful home of the Kellogg family. Restored in a lovely fashion. The docent was so knowledgeable about the home and the Kellogg family. The meal that followed the tour was exceptional. Excellent employees serving the meal, very friendly and helpful. Do not miss this summer home tour when you are in the area.
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4MidwestKathM 5:00 PM May 19, 2021
Worth a visit for the architecture, history, and beautiful setting!
As part of our Battle Creek Day Away to learn more about the history of the city, we drove out to see the Kellogg Manor House. And it didn't disappoint, despite the house not open for tours due to COVID. Back in the 1920s, W.K. Kellogg and his wife Carrie built a most beautiful Tudor-style Manor House along Gull Lake. We walked around the house a couple of times to take in all the architectural elements, including the multicolored shingle roof, and even peek into a few windows. Then we walked the grounds (open dawn to dusk) to take in some of the estate sites, including the Caretaker's Cottage, the Windmill, and the Pagoda (pick up a brochure with a map at the House's front door). Worth the drive out of the city!
