50K views · 606 reactions | CNN's Anderson Cooper explores the rise and fall of the historic US family, the Vanderbilts, in his new book "Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty." | CNN | Facebook

#OnThisDay: George Vanderbilt officially opened Biltmore House to family and friends on Christmas Eve in 1895 ✨ Here, Associate Curator, Lori Garst, shares how our holiday traditions are rooted in history. Discover more of the history behind #ChristmasatBiltmore: https://bit.ly/3P4AQzf | Biltmore

Ken Dannemiller and his son, Scott, share a love of family and time spent together. They also share a condition that landed them in Vanderbilt operating rooms just weeks apart. This is a story of how one life-saving surgery led to another and why it’s important to know your family health history. | Vanderbilt Health

Welcome to Mr. Vanderbilt's bedroom at The Breakers 🌊 #newportmansions #thegildedage #newportri | Newport Mansions

Alice Vanderbilt’s sanctuary: an oval-shaped bedroom in Louis XVI style, designed for rest and retreat. ✨ | Newport Mansions

Behind the scenes on the third floor of The Breakers🌊⁠ ⁠ Research Fellow Isabella Hogan shares her ongoing work studying furniture crafted by A.H. Davenport & Company — a renowned Boston firm that created custom pieces for the Vanderbilt family.⁠ ⁠ Her research examines the furniture’s design, materials, and finishes to better understand how these objects were made and how best to preserve them for future generations.⁠ ⁠ A rare glimpse into the craftsmanship and care behind Newport’s Gilded Age