#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

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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