Biltmore Estate stories about life at America's largest home

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America's largest home, Biltmore Estate, has an archive of fantastic stories and rooms off limits to the public eye. Enjoy this behind-the-scenes look from My Home, NC into the lives of people who lived and worked on the estate. Hear their unique tales and go behind the velvet ropes to see the preservation it takes to keep George Vanderbilt's legacy alive for Biltmore's future.
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When I was a guide at The Breakers in Newport, Rhode Island (built by the brother of Biltmore’s George Vanderbilt) one of Biltmore’s lovely guides came on my tour and then sent me a book about Biltmore. I still have it!

LSTEdD
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We are lucky as Americans to have this as an example of our history...

tinaspelta
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I have visited Biltmore 3 times. My favorite was Christmas and all the decorations. I would love to go again. I love this house. I would love to work there. Everytime I go they have opened more rooms for viewing. It's great.

phyllisstrider
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I just returned from the Biltmore house today. This was the second time I visited the estate. I love the place and all the attendents are so helpful and informative. I highly recommend a visit the the Biltmore estate. It is worth the ticket price.

laserbeam
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I remember on a behind the scenes tour they were restoring a bedroom that was originally a nursery. They had records of the original wallpaper and a sample. They contacted the company in France to enquire about getting it reproduced. The company remembered the order, still had the print wheels, and was happy to make more for Biltmore.

wdwerker
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In the late 70's, the day after Christmas we stopped there and we were the only people. It was great. We just took our time. Loved it.

ss-mmzo
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There are many negative comments here about the robber barons and working people like slaves. You people know nothing about this family. They developed the nearby town and created jobs for the poor. They paid NYC wages in the hills of North Carolina. Most employees stayed because they were treated well, and next generations were employed here, too. They started a dairy and made ice cream. It was home to many!

kenzahora
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I’ve been there, a year ago……it is so incredibly beautiful. Words cannot describe.

sshaw
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What a beautiful estate and a beautiful legacy aren’t we lucky to have Biltmore in our beautiful part of North Carolina

ncavlleguy
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Nifty being able to see things that aren’t normally available. Well done!

trishkarl
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It is a beautiful place. The thing I found most interesting were the servant quarters, kitchens, laundry and the indoor pool.

Razza
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I was blessed to get a tour of Biltmore. Also, to attend a wedding on the grounds. It was stunning. It is an American treasure.

j.c.
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Wow. Seeing the Biltmore is now on my bucket list.

vickilindberg
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From my perspective, working at a historic home or museum would be my dream job. Love to hear these women acknowledge the privilege.

ellebelle
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met a veteran who said he was born there of grounds keeper & servant girl in a kitchen pantry.I thought that was pretty cool.

wmcbarker
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I love seeing the Durer prints and other artworks found in the Baltimore house.

bethvarnadoe
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I just came from there. The biggest mind-blow for me was that a home designed in the late 1800's was wired for electric even though the light bulb was not commercially successful until about that same time, and the electric utility industry was not even quite in its infancy at that time. It would be equivalent to a home built in 1990 being wired for the internet.

kerrywsmyth
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Thank you for sharing this _giant_ beauty. 🤗🥂🌺

Digitalhunny
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The rich history of one of the men the helped develop our railway infrastructure is very interesting.

CCoIIIIIIIo
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Imagine having a family history that other people want to preserve!

andrewkensington