The Vanderbilts: One of Gilded Age America's Most Powerful Families

Tickets: $18.88 ( incl. $3.88 fees ) (includes access to the full replay for one week)

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The Vanderbilt Family was perhaps the most fascinating of New York’s Gilded Age families of the 19th century — after all, their vast wealth; penchant for erecting monumental town houses and country estates; and early struggle to become accepted in the highest levels of Manhattan and Newport societies combine to tell a captivating saga of a social dynasty. This is the story of one of the most powerful and iconic families in American history, and the incredible Gilded Age estates built in their name.

Join New York Adventure Club for a deep dive into the Vanderbilt family, one of the most prominent families of 18th- and 19th-century America that originally made their fortune in the shipping and railroad industries.

Led by historian Tom Miller, our virtual exploration of the Vanderbilts and their magnificent properties will include:

• An overview of the family's early history, and how a penniless Cornelius Vanderbilt I would eventually earn unimaginable wealth
• A close look at the architectural masterpieces built by Cornelius' grandchildren, including the Biltmore Estate, Newport estates (such as Marble House and The Breakers), and Fifth Avenue mansions
• Stories surrounding Vanderbilt feuds, social triumphs, and public scandals
• Rare historic and modern photographs of many of these iconic Gilded Age estates throughout the country, inside and out

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Tom — any and all questions about the mansions of midtown are welcomed and encouraged!

Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week!

See you there, virtually!

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About Tom
Architectural and social historian Tom Miller is the author of Seeking New York, Seeking Chicago, as well as the popular blog “Daytonian in Manhattan.” Since 2009 Tom has published a blog post on a different Manhattan location every day — now totaling nearly 4,000.

His research and reporting focus as much on the social histories of the buildings — the tragedies and sorrows, triumphs and scandals of the people who built and lived in the houses — as on their architecture and styles.

Tom Miller’s retelling of these stories make the buildings come alive; and suddenly they are more than brick, marble, and limestone, but the histories of real people.

Testimonials
"From start to finish, this presentation was so enjoyable to listen to, & so packed full of great information about the Vanderbilts, such a thorough & entertaining talk, thank you!" -Mary

"Good pictures, good pace, juicy info" -Susan
"It was so informative and fascinating!" -Nora

"The information was so fascinating. He made the past come alive." -Margaret

"Great speaker. Gave great info with terrific photos." -Gail

"Tom clearly has a wealth of knowledge about the Vanderbilt family and their real estate!" -Merritt

"I found out some things about the Vanderbilt's that I hadn't read about before." -Mark

"Tom gives a lot of information and is good at reminding us of the differences in the centuries. We get a good perspective on what it was like living in that time. Great pictures too." -Elizabeth

"It was my first one and I will be back - well done!" -Tim

"It was a fun topic with a conversational tone made to be approachable by all!" -Allison

"Fascinating stories. I've never heard such detail about all of Cornelius Vanderbilt's children. Tom is an excellent and knowledgeable presenter." -Penny

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Categories: Virtual, Gilded Age