Viewshed: The Blog of Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites

View of the tree-lined Hudson River from the roof of the Vanderbilt Mansion
View of the Hudson River from the roof of the Vanderbilt Mansion

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About This Blog

Welcome to Viewshed: The Blog of Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites. Viewshed is a forum for stories related to the National Park Service sites of Hyde Park, New York, written by park employees, park partners, and guests. Here, you can read about our park’s museum collections, the life and times of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, the Gilded age culture in which the Vanderbilts thrived, as well as the people who work at our park to preserve and interpret these histories. We hope these posts leave you with a greater understanding of the National Historic Sites of Hyde Park, their histories, and their impact. Enjoy!

Gilded Age Fashion

May 12, 2021 Posted by: Lydia Strickling

Ever wonder what wealthy people like the Vanderbilt's wore during the Gilded Age? Check out this blog post to learn more about the styles of this lavish era.

 

Last updated: March 18, 2021

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4097 Albany Post Road
Hyde Park, NY 12538

Phone:

845-229-9422
For Information about the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites.

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