A visit to the Biltmore - George W. Vanderbilt’s Family Estate in Asheville, North Carolina.

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  • @JanieSmith-w6h
    @JanieSmith-w6h 7 місяців тому +3

    So Beautiful at Christmas.! Went there last year and it was magnificent!!!!!

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  7 місяців тому

      Oh, I bet. My wife and I discussed going back at Christmas. Can only imagine. Thank you for watching my video. 🙏

  • @Blondie77128
    @Blondie77128 Рік тому +9

    I hope to make it to Asheville someday in the near future. My dad’s grandparents are from Asheville, NC and my great grandmother was employed at the Biltmore by the Vanderbilt family around the turn of the century. It’s stunning and I’m happy to see history preserved.

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  Рік тому +3

      Wow, that’s really great you have that family connection and history. I would recommend to you prior to ever visiting Biltmore to contact them and speak to one of the curators who might be able to do a bit of research on your great grandmother. They might have some records or perhaps something tangible that you could make a copy of for your records, etc.
      Thank you for watching my video and for sending this great bit of intel. Best regards.

    • @Blondie77128
      @Blondie77128 Рік тому +2

      @@historyandrelics Thank for this information. It would e great to discover more about her history and time there.

  • @carolheitmann7489
    @carolheitmann7489 Рік тому +3

    I love visiting the Biltmore Estate…such a magnificent place!!!

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  Рік тому

      This video was our first time visiting and we loved it. We hope to make it back perhaps in a different season like Christmas to give a whole new experience! Thank you for watching! We appreciate you sharing your experience.

  • @virginiasmith5895
    @virginiasmith5895 Рік тому +2

    That was great! Lots of fun! Our American king! Beautiful!

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  Рік тому

      Thank you. Glad you liked the video. Thank you for watching! Happy Holidays!

  • @shan6021
    @shan6021 Рік тому +3

    Just got back from the Baltimore Estates. Awesome!

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  Рік тому

      Fantastic! I’m glad you got the opportunity to visit this magnificent home! Thank you for watching!

  • @edmondchege7381
    @edmondchege7381 3 місяці тому +1

    Watching from kenya 🇰🇪 just amazing

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  3 місяці тому

      @@edmondchege7381 Wow!! Welcome! Thank you for watching. Hope you enjoy my channel.

  • @historyandrelics
    @historyandrelics  2 роки тому +6

    Thank you everyone for liking and sharing my UA-cam video. It really means a lot. If you like what we do, please tell your friends and family about us which helps spread the word and helps our channel grow! Our stories feature real relics and real stories - something unique and interesting for everyone! Thank you very much!

  • @rodger7029
    @rodger7029 Рік тому +4

    The scale of the building is incredible.

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  Рік тому

      Absolutely. It is massive. And walking the estate makes it seem even more so as the home is the centerpiece and nearly always the backdrop no matter where you’re at on the estate. Thank you for watching and for stopping by!

  • @lanacain
    @lanacain Рік тому +1

    I have been to Biltmore mansion 4 times. It is huge and the gardens are beautiful.

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  Рік тому

      It certainly is a beautiful estate and we’ll worth returning to in order to enjoy everything this place offers. Thank you for watching!

  • @roseaccurso5220
    @roseaccurso5220 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the Vanderbilt's your video was very lovely and awesome amazing enchanted journey to see
    In my life time I truly appreciate and thank you and forever grateful and thankful hopeing to see more of your wonderful videos in the near future
    Always greatful and forever appreciated

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  Рік тому

      Thank you so very much Rose for the kind words. I truly appreciate your support. I invite you to subscribe to my channel to ensure you don’t miss future videos. Thanks again and May you and yours have a splendid holiday season and peaceful new year!
      Blessings and best regards.
      John

  • @logankrotzer8770
    @logankrotzer8770 2 роки тому +9

    You forgot the movie The Private Eyes starring Tim Conway & Don Knotts from 1980! The entire movie takes place at Biltmore house.

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  2 роки тому +2

      Thank for the information. We didn’t necessarily forget that one but rather tried to capture some of the biggest movies filmed there. There have been actually over 20 movies that have been filmed there so it certainly has been a choice place for many. We appreciate you watching and taking the time to send us a comment. Best regards.

  • @thomasmitchell-p3i
    @thomasmitchell-p3i 3 місяці тому +1

    Been There Very Classey ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  3 місяці тому

      Truly is, we hope to go back one day to see it at Christmas. Thank you for watching and sending us a comment. Be well.

  • @carlprince2866
    @carlprince2866 Рік тому +3

    My family started just south of there in Spartanburg sc in the 1640s

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  Рік тому +1

      Wow! That’s incredible! You’ve tracked your genealogy back quite a ways! Thanks for watching!

    • @carlprince2866
      @carlprince2866 Рік тому +1

      @@historyandrelics Im sorry i didnt do it an uncle did in the days when it wasnt so easy back in the 60s he traced it back to about 1550 in england but only on my paternal names side

  • @peterlarsen7779
    @peterlarsen7779 Рік тому +2

    _Great_ PowerPoint presentation of this incredible house! My only wish would be that the slides had lasted 3-4s longer... But 🤷
    Thank you for giving us the opportunity to enjoy this outstanding residence 😊😊

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  Рік тому +1

      You’re welcome and thank you very much for the kind words and for watching our video. We’re glad you liked it and invite you back to watch some of the other videos we’ve made. Take care and best regards. 👍

  • @eddiepettit1855
    @eddiepettit1855 3 місяці тому +1

    I have been there & it amazing!!!

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@eddiepettit1855 it is that. We hope to get back to see it at Christmas! Thanks for watching!

  • @askssk715
    @askssk715 Рік тому +2

    Wow! Didn't know that about the Titanic. Could have changed the course of history had they been on the ship. I'm visiting for the first time mid October. Super looking forward to my visit.

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  Рік тому +1

      Awesome! I’m always happy to hear from folks who take away something from my videos that they didn’t know previously. By the way, please check out my channel as I did a separate video on the Vanderbilts and the Titanic. Even more interesting there. Thanks again and best regards. Take care.

  • @oxford17
    @oxford17 Рік тому +3

    And that’s just the SUMMER house. I can’t fathom that kind of wealth.

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  Рік тому +1

      It’s really mind boggling to think and know it continues right on through to today. I would love to have just the interest the weather draws…LOL. Thank you for watching and best regards.

    • @oxford17
      @oxford17 Рік тому +2

      @@historyandrelics I know. I’d be ecstatic to take one of those rooms and create a whole apartment.

    • @Attingham
      @Attingham 4 місяці тому +1

      Check out his big brother’s “Cottage” in Newport RI…”The Breakers”

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  4 місяці тому

      @user-zc9jo8ks5p Thank you! We have thought about visiting some of the other homes around the country. Amazing wealth! Thank you for watching.

  • @johnpotter8039
    @johnpotter8039 Рік тому +2

    I recently took a special guided tour for "Guests of the Vanderbilts". There were 6 of us, and each of us was given a calling card with the name of an actual guest. My avatar was William Field, George's best friend and Best Man. This was a wonderful experience, more in-depth than the public tour. At the end of the tour, we were introduced to the "Biltmore Nonsense Book", where departing guests were asked to leave rhymes and short poems inspired by their visits. We were asked to contribute and were given an e-mail address. I love to write limericks, and I wrote the following. The line about moose heads refers to the mounted trophy heads on the walls of the grand dining room. George was not a big-game hunter, but bought the collection to decorate the house.
    BILTMORE NONSENSE BOOK
    September 16, 3023
    Submitted by Mr. John Potter, following heamy visit on September 16, 2023,
    after my avatar, Mr. William Field:
    Alas, I feel a bit sad,
    Leaving Cordi and George’s swell pad.
    Nice spot in the trees,
    And Olmstead agrees
    That moose heads should be the new fad.
    *******************
    A party pad, indeed- my assumption
    Is that G.V. has had the great gumption,
    To build a chateau
    Like Fountainbleau
    Where King Louis would feel like a bumpkin.
    *******************
    Being a guest of the V’s
    Is that, which is nothing to sneeze.
    Perfect hosts that they are,
    Nonesuch, without par,
    To relax and get plenty of zzzzzs.
    ********************
    The rich, indeed, live carefree,
    Profligate as one ought to be;
    They enjoy all the perks
    Denied to us jerks,
    ‘Cause they have more money than we.
    ********************
    Thanks to everyone in the Biltmore family who made my visit so delightful.
    John Potter
    Hopewell Junction, New York
    It is interesting that I haven't gotten a response. Did I cross the line somewhere?

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  Рік тому

      Very interesting indeed. Thank you very much for watching the video and sharing your experience!

  • @KindnessMatters-uy8mq
    @KindnessMatters-uy8mq 2 роки тому +1

    Great tour. Thank you for sharing. ♥️💯

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching as well. I'm glad you liked the video and will stop by again or subscribe! Take care and thanks again!

  • @tracytuten5116
    @tracytuten5116 Рік тому +4

    I toured this house years ago but at the time many rooms seemed dirty, furniture shabby and not taken care of but your pictures are beautiful so perhaps they were going through some renovations at the time. The architecture of course is stunning and beautiful. I may need to revisit.

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  Рік тому +3

      Oh wow. Yeah, we did not encounter anything like you described. It was beautiful and in many cases looked untouched or as if they had just left moments earlier. Truly an amazing home filled with even more amazing treasures. Thank you for watching. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

    • @tracytuten5116
      @tracytuten5116 Рік тому +1

      @@historyandrelics it's been many years since I was there and they may have been renovating. I need to do another visit, thank you for the video.

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  Рік тому

      @@tracytuten5116 you’re very welcome. Thank you for watching. I invite you to subscribe. Happy holiday to you and yours. Best regards.

  • @RobertDixon-sw3dz
    @RobertDixon-sw3dz 2 роки тому +4

    The Vanderbuilts were sensational in their 19th century achievements.

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  2 роки тому

      I agree. They did a great many things that changed many lives and the course of history itself. Thank you for watching. I invite you and all folks who stop by, watch, or comment to subscribe if you like! Best regards!

  • @jeanbean9797
    @jeanbean9797 Рік тому +1

    Fabulous place to visit, which we did in November 2022, beautifully decorated for Christmas. It’s sad that George died relatively young.

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  Рік тому

      Oh I bet this place is beautifully stunning at Christmastime. Can only imagine! I’m glad you had the opportunity to visit and thank you for watching! Best regards.

    • @jeanbean9797
      @jeanbean9797 Рік тому +1

      Yes it was something special during the holiday season. We hope to go again in the spring/summer to see the gardens in bloom.

    • @tothemoon4776
      @tothemoon4776 Рік тому

      Sad? That's awesome. 😅 Can't take it with you.

  • @equine2020
    @equine2020 Рік тому +1

    Been there. Beautiful

  • @cablenelsonbabygrandpiano842
    @cablenelsonbabygrandpiano842 2 роки тому +1

    Nice! Thank you!

  • @darlenequinn193
    @darlenequinn193 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you. Great video. I have never visited Biltmore but wonder how Mr. Vanderbilt had so much money to build such a huge castle. I would feel lost and afraid living in a building so large when you don't even need most of the rooms. Wonder why Mr. and Mrs. had separate bedrooms and didn't have more children to help fill the house; although who could fill all that space. Just read The Wedding Veil by Kristy Woodson Harvey which was based on Biltmore and George, Edith, and Cornelia, and that led me to find out more.

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  2 роки тому

      Hello and thank you for writing! I’m glad you liked the video. I invite you to subscribe if you like!
      George Vanderbilt inherited much of his wealth from his father and his Grandfather before him (Cornelius) where the wealth was initially built being in the shipping/transportation industries. I do have one other video that touches on this that also expresses his connection to the Titanic.
      The home is huge for sure. Way more than even the wealthiest of people need today but built I believe as a status symbol of their wealth and prosperity. Still not sure on their separate rooms but I do know that was quite common place back in the day.
      Hope you get a chance to visit one day. It certainly is worth the visit and experience if you’ve never been.
      Thanks again for watching and sending a comment. Great to hear from you.

    • @nosbusa1500
      @nosbusa1500 2 роки тому

      He inherited all the money.

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  2 роки тому

      @@nosbusa1500 No, he did not inherit all of the monies as he had siblings which also received a share in the inheritance. Whether it was evenly split or some other percentage, is not known however. Thanks for watching and participating in the chat. Take care and best regards.

    • @carolweaver3269
      @carolweaver3269 2 роки тому +2

      Railroad, many had ties with that business and got rich. It was quite lucrative, and people did not have cars like today. Money is handed down from generation to generation and they have people looking out for their business transactions to help it grow as they do work to help it of course.

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  2 роки тому +1

      @@carolweaver3269 Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment! Best regards!

  • @rudolpholaspari6039
    @rudolpholaspari6039 8 місяців тому +1

    You forgot the Private Eyes staring Don Knotts and Tim Conway. Great movie

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  8 місяців тому

      And I’m quite sure there are more even beyond that that were officially or unofficially done at Biltmore but we highlighted the biggest ones we thought folks would readily recognize. Thank you for watching. Hope you enjoyed and get an opportunity to visit sometime yourself. Best regards.

  • @markherron1407
    @markherron1407 Рік тому +2

    George Washington Vanderbilt IS BLACK 🖤 Blessings and Hugs 💖💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕!

  • @offthebeatenpath9248
    @offthebeatenpath9248 Рік тому +1

    Great video with great info. I need to make it back to the Biltmore. New subscriber here

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  Рік тому

      Hello, Welcome, and thank you for subscribing! I’m really glad you enjoyed the video. It really is a beautiful home and we hope to return one day ourselves as one day or season is just not enough. Thanks again! Happy New Year!

  • @DNB7227
    @DNB7227 Рік тому +4

    "Despite his admiration for the grandeur of Biltmore, Hughes also acknowledges the darker side of the estate’s history. He writes that “it was impossible to forget that a lot of Negroes had worked and sweated and died so that the Vanderbilts could have their great house.” This statement acknowledges the fact that many of the paid laborers who built and maintained the estate were African American, a fact that may not be evident when initially discussing of Biltmore’s history."

  • @tc7584
    @tc7584 Рік тому +1

    Talk about vertical integration in the early days. It's crazy to think they just built a wood working factory on the site to knock it out.

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  Рік тому

      Yes, the photos of the construction site that they have here are incredible- just a massive amount of workers, equipment, and building resources! If they couldn’t bring there or if what they wanted or needed didn’t exist, they made it happen by either paying to bring it in or building what they needed on site and hired people to run it and make it happen. A true example of “Build it, and they will come”. Thanks for watching and sending us a comment! Best regards!

  • @reibersue4845
    @reibersue4845 Місяць тому +1

    I toured back in 2013 as a detour from the Blue Ridge Parkway where we stayed at the Pisgah Inn. I knew nothing about the estate or the Vanderbilts until I went there. That place gave off some weird vibes. You didn't photograph the basement. Interesting graffiti on the walls.
    George seemed to be your classic dandy. Had family money, didnt hold a job but was quite capable of apending his inheritance on whatever bauble struck his fancy.
    Odd place to build a summer house when you want to make sure you can entertain and impress people. Out in the middle of nowhere, where no one can hear you scream.

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  Місяць тому

      @@reibersue4845 thank you for sending the comment and watching the video. Appreciate it. Best regards.

  • @johnfoltz379
    @johnfoltz379 Рік тому +2

    Growing up in Winston-Salem NC and a frequent visitor to the mountains of NC..i have visited Biltmore on numerous occasions. Having not visited in awhile i went in late summer 2022. I was excited to visit the estate again but was very disappointed on arrival to purchase my tickets that they did not accept cash. It is my understanding that cash is legal tender in the USA but Biltmore refused to accept it citing Covid pandemic as the reason. As a person that does not use credit cards I was dumbfounded. The spread of Covid due to the use of cash is one I had not heard about. Our money passes thru so many different hands that I can understand the fact that it is not very sanitary but to only accept credit cards... Oh and personal Checks.. BUT NOT CASH was unbelievable. Needless to say I left the grounds and it will probably a long time before I visit again or even recommend others to visit.

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  Рік тому

      I tend to agree with you and have experienced many places not accepting cash. Seems only smaller and more “mom & pop” businesses prefer cash over credit primarily due to the cost of accepting credit.
      However, I think it’s worth considering at least why larger institutions/businesses don’t accept cash is primary due to insider fraud including theft, embezzlement, etc. which is an ever growing problem in society. And if fraud isn’t to blame, then the “dumbing down” of society is. I cannot tell you the number of times I’ve encountered folks, generally younger people, who cannot count money, make change, or know how to properly handle physical currency. As such, some businesses have discontinued the acceptance of cash in favor of lessening their overall losses. It doesn’t eliminate it, but does lesson a risk.
      It’s crazy, sad, and true - a new reality. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and taking your time to watch my video. I invite you to come any time you would like. Best regards.

  • @vet1522
    @vet1522 2 роки тому +1

    👏👏👏👏

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching! Appreciate the applause! 👍

  • @frankorobinson1540
    @frankorobinson1540 2 роки тому +3

    Imagine if these walls could speak ,the freaky parties and things the world will never know.

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  2 роки тому

      LOL we can only imagine! Would have been an incredible period in history in which to live and thrive! Thank you very much for watching!

    • @setfreetm5821
      @setfreetm5821 2 роки тому +1

      I thought the same thing.

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  2 роки тому

      @@setfreetm5821 thanks for watching and for the comment! 😀

  • @barbstocktons9338
    @barbstocktons9338 7 місяців тому +1

    I live 5 miles from the estate

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  7 місяців тому

      Oh Wow, how nice. It’s a beautiful area indeed. Thank you for watching and sending us a comment. Have a great weekend.

  • @megawhitesox0574
    @megawhitesox0574 2 роки тому +3

    very obious we repaired them not built them tartarians did

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  2 роки тому +2

      Very well could explain a lot there and elsewhere through the U.S. and the world. The architecture of this scale is not exhibited but only in a few examples today and is, in many ways, a lost art that many cannot fathom accomplishing today or even come close to matching. Beautiful architecture nonetheless. Thank you for watching. Great hearing from you.

    • @megawhitesox0574
      @megawhitesox0574 2 роки тому +2

      @@historyandrelics they could not build them if they wished

  • @vet1522
    @vet1522 2 роки тому +1

    🤔

  • @setfreetm5821
    @setfreetm5821 2 роки тому +2

    Guarantee somewhere on that land or in the mansion,it's haunted.

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  2 роки тому

      Oh, I’m quite sure. I wonder if they tell any of those stories or have ghost walk or something around Halloween? Would love hear some of those stories or see some photos/video.

    • @virginiasmith5895
      @virginiasmith5895 Рік тому +1

      We hope so!

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  Рік тому

      @@virginiasmith5895 thanks for watching!

  • @betty1921
    @betty1921 Рік тому +1

    I always wanted to see this place but I wonder why u build a house u could get lost in because it so big u wouldn't have to see your family a to all

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  Рік тому

      It is certainly enormous! And we wondered the same thing once we completed the tour - what would someone even today do with all that space - let along 100 years ago..lol. It’s all about the prestige I suppose. Thank you watching. This home is definitely worth the trip and will leave you in awe.

  • @christinamckoy6420
    @christinamckoy6420 2 роки тому +1

    You forgot to mention that the President and First Lady Obama visited the Biltmore estate in April 2010.

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  2 роки тому +2

      No, we are aware of presidential visits and stays but chose to only highlight a few examples while focusing primarily on the home, it’s architecture, and beauty which is the subject of the tour and an otherwise short UA-cam video. Thank you watching and taking the time to comment. Best regards.

  • @perrysonier4285
    @perrysonier4285 11 місяців тому

    Had to be out of his mind

  • @richardstafne636
    @richardstafne636 Місяць тому

    The pool?? Not used for swimming. Truth about this place will soon be revealed. Have your puke bucket ready!

    • @reibersue4845
      @reibersue4845 Місяць тому

      Then they will turn it into a ghoulish attraction.
      There were photos there of George and his hunting buddies holding rifles. Out there in the middle of no where, wanna bet they weren't hunting deer?
      George also looked like a flaming fag. I think he just had the obligatory child to direct suspicion away from his proclivities. Maybe she isn't even his.

  • @lisa-el3db
    @lisa-el3db 2 роки тому

    Vanderbilt resembles Hunter Biden...

  • @catfish24
    @catfish24 Рік тому +1

    It's an amazing place if you have never been you should go.

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  Рік тому +1

      This really should be on everyone’s bucket list. Really breathtaking! Thank you for watching and enjoying our experience. Best regards.

    • @catfish24
      @catfish24 Рік тому +1

      @@historyandrelics Thanks. It's a very good and interesting video

    • @historyandrelics
      @historyandrelics  Рік тому +1

      @@catfish24 Thank you very much!