About This BlogFrom fine works of art to the stuff of daily life, objects tell many stories. They bring memories and meanings to life, and bridge connections between the present and past. In Every Thing Has a Story, the park's curatorial team explores the life of objects in our museum collection--from their designers and makers to their purpose and meaning, and what we do behind the scenes to preserve their stories. A Royal Cable at the Vanderbilt Table
April 28, 2023
For the first time in almost seven decades, the world will witness one of Great Britain’s most sacred traditions: a Royal Coronation. On May 6, Charles III will take center stage in a thousand-year-old ceremony at London’s Westminster Abbey. To commemorate the occasion, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site reflects on the relationships between the Vanderbilt family and the British Monarchy. A Hester Bateman Teapot at Val-Kill
March 22, 2023
A teapot at Val-Kill made in the workshop of Hester Bateman reminds us of the obstacles women have overcome to pursue independence and opportunity. A Fresh Look at FDR's Wheelchairs on International Wheelchair Day
February 27, 2023
FDR did more than design a unique, functional wheelchair that met his individual needs. In this story, we share new insights into FDR's wheelchairs and demonstrate that he may have designed a wheelchair that met the needs of many others. |
Last updated: February 22, 2023