Hyde Park, New York - Tour of Franklin D. Roosevelt & Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Sites

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Join me as I discover history in my new backyard! Hyde Park, New York and the surrounding area are overflowing with historic homes, estates, and relics of the Gilded Age. My Dad & I first tour the Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, complete with the first ever Presidential Library & FDR Museum, alongside the former President's lifelong home of Springwood. The tour & museum gave us so much information and insight into the world of this beloved President.
We next toured the Spring & Fall residence of Frederick and Louise Vanderbilt. Frederick was the grandson of one of America's first multi-millionaires Cornelius Vanderbilt. Their seasonal mansion was thought by them as more of a 'cottage' where they largely enjoyed their time outdoors. The interior drips with elegance, the gardens are full of unique beds and sculptures, and one of, if not the continent's oldest Gingko Tree stands tall on the estate's grounds.
If you love history and old homes, don't miss either of these amazing National Historic Sites!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro to this Video
00:43 - FDR Presidential Library & Museum
02:57 - Berlin Wall Sculpture & Stables
03:20 - Exterior of FDR's Home of Springwood
03:47 - Entry Hall
04:03 - Library
04:39 - Music Room (AKA Dresden Room)
05:02 - Dining Room
05:14 - Rooms Not Viewable on First Floor
05:32 - Heading Upstairs
05:42 - FDR's Boyhood Bedroom
05:54 - Pink Room
06:05 - Chintz Room
06:21 - Frequent Visitor Guest Room
06:34 - Blue Room
06:57 - FDR's Bedroom
07:17 - Elenore's Bedroom
07:30 - Rooms Not Viewable on Second Floor
07:35 - Views of the Hudson Valley
07:50 - Gardens & Roosevelts' Gravesite
08:07 - Intro to & Exterior of Vanderbilt Mansion
08:48 - Entry Hall
09:06 - Living Room
09:30 - Dining Room
09:58 - Reception Room
10:11 - Frederick's Den & Office
10:34 - Grand Staircase
10:46 - Second Floor Landing
11:01 - Louise's Bedroom
11:10 - Frederick's Bedroom
11:21 - Features of the Second Floor
11:55 - Basement, Kitchen & Servants Quarters
12:11 - Gardens
12:54 - Gingko Tree

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@emu5088 2 ай бұрын

This was an excellent tour, thank you!

@ReneWang-lm6uk 6 ай бұрын

Thx for sharing. Plan to visit NYC in April.

@crownsinconflict1483 Жыл бұрын

You made such a beautiful and elegant video. In less than 15 minutes you gave us such an informative and visually appealing tour de luxe of these beautiful historic estates. A&E's iconic America's Castles 90s program couldn't have done much better💖💖💖Bravo and thank you

@mattandkelli Жыл бұрын

Wow - this is one of the kindest comments I have ever received! Thank you so much! I loved the tours and had so much fun making this video - I'm so happy you enjoyed it! :)

@paulseggie2664 Жыл бұрын

Having a mild passion for all things WW2, I was delighted by your skillfully presented tour. You have a good eye with the camera and and undulating cadence that makes your commentary very easy to listen to. an excellent job young lady! now give us some more gilded age delights please ;-) Paul in South africa

@mattandkelli Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Paul! Your comment made my day! My new area is filled with gilded age estates and history and I definitely plan to visit and share more of them in coming videos. Thanks for watching! 😄

@mattl165 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative and interesting! Great video!

@mattandkelli 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@janicecopeland9083 Жыл бұрын

In the mid 70s when we were in Poughkeepsie, NY we went to both of these beautiful historic homes.

@mattandkelli Жыл бұрын

How cool! Were there any major differences you noticed between what was in my video vs what you saw?

@JP-su8bp Жыл бұрын

Solid tour, thank you.

@mattandkelli Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching! :)

@rolandcharriez7631 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done. My favorite president and first lady. I go there often to enjoy the scenery.

@mattandkelli Жыл бұрын

Thank you! They are fascinating people and beautiful places - I’m glad you also get to enjoy them! 😊

@jobellegulian8 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Hoping to visit these sites soon!

@mattandkelli Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I hope you're able to - they are a lot of fun to see in person! :)

@danielvhogan Жыл бұрын

Loved the video. The drape covered furnishings were typical of 19th and 20th century great homes when the occupants would be away during the summer months to cut down on dust and sunlight exposure.

@mattandkelli Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Ah that makes sense - thank you for your insight! 😄

@strawberriebabieex3 Жыл бұрын

very well explained and presented with good supporting video. I drive by this building regularly but have not gone inside in years and your presentation will remind me to take a look the next time i go by it.

@mattandkelli Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, that is so kind of you! Thanks for watching and I hope you do go visit and have a wonderful time ♥️

@mikemintun1587 Жыл бұрын

We visited both of these magnificent homes in 2019. We also visited Eleanor Roosevelt's home, Val-Kill cottage, that was near by. In all three cases, U.S. Park Service docents were especially knowledgeable and superb in their delivery. While each home is unique in it's own right, you should absolutely visit all three! You will need two days to properly take in these magnificent estates.

@mattandkelli Жыл бұрын

How amazing! The docents on my tours were all phenomenal as well, I was incredibly impressed. Thanks for watching! :)

@JeanetteFaith 2 ай бұрын

Have you ever been to The Little White House in Warm Springs, Georgia? That is where FDR spent most of his time after contracting polio. It is also where he died. His long-time mistress was with him. It is also a National Park.

@JeanetteFaith 2 ай бұрын

FDR also lived in Warm Springs, Georgia. It is a National Park and is called The Little White House. He died there.

@edcomedian357 Жыл бұрын

nicely done

@mattandkelli Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :)

@alohaXamanda Жыл бұрын

I recently had to move from this area after living there for most of my life and I'm so terribly home sick. I'm happy I can feel like I'm back again for a moment.

@alohaXamanda Жыл бұрын

The gardens/grounds of Vanderbilt is one of my all-time favorite places to walk around in the summer/fall.

@mattandkelli Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry you’re feeling home sick, I can understand why - it’s a beautiful area. I’m so glad I could give you a taste of home and I hope you’re able to return and visit one day soon! The Vanderbilt grounds and the Staatsburg Historic Site grounds have become one of ours and our dogs favorite places to walk as well - I’m very excited for my first New England fall in these places. Thanks for watching! ♥️

@ToyoteroMundial Жыл бұрын

Subscribed. Great video.

@mattandkelli Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ☺️

@susanharrah3462 Жыл бұрын

when you get a chance you should check out locust Grove. its Samuel b Morse home. its beautiful too and it has some of his paintings.

@mattandkelli Жыл бұрын

That one has been on my list to go see - I'll have to visit it next! Thanks for the recommendation! :)

@clairwaucaush7225 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Your camera work is very good. This makes me want to go see these houses. How close are they together? 10 - 20 minutes away from each other?

@mattandkelli Жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so much! 🥰 I highly recommend checking them out - these two are a little less than 10 minutes apart, and there a number of other wonderful estates in the area within a short driving distance like Val-kill, Locust Grove and the Mills Mansion!

@twinkletoes22221 Жыл бұрын

What about the sacrifice alters?

@mattandkelli Жыл бұрын

I'm not familiar - tell me more!

@barbaraconklin4976 9 ай бұрын

The film is lovely, but the narration was too fast for someone with hearing issues. I had to mute the audio to enjoy. Sadly this is the norm for broadcasting now.

@suzyfarnham3165 Жыл бұрын

Teddy Roosevelt was Eleanor's uncle NOT Franklin's?? Teddy was FDR's 5th cousin.

@mattandkelli Жыл бұрын

That’s correct! My apologies if I misspoke somewhere in this video in regards to their relation.

@kathleenevans1201 9 ай бұрын

I wish that Social Security was never thought of.

@JeanetteFaith 2 ай бұрын

It helped a lot of people. My Great Grandparents were from a long line of farmers. They called it the 'old person pension.' The Great Depression was tough on them. However, I do agree that it was not well thought out. Most social safety nets are doomed for failure.

@kathleenevans1201 2 ай бұрын

@JeanetteFaith That's my point exactly. Never, ever depend on the government to take care of you.