Estimated Time: 10 minutes

The owners of the Biltmore Estate are Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbilt. The Vanderbilts were one of the richest families in America during the late 1800s. George Vanderbilt, who built the Biltmore, was part of this famous family. They were known for their massive fortune, which came from businesses like railroads and shipping.

Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbilt lived a life of luxury, surrounded by beautiful art, fancy furniture, and servants to take care of their enormous home. But even though they had all this wealth, the Vanderbilt family’s fortune didn’t last forever. Today, we’re going to watch a video that tells us how they lost their entire fortune over time. It’s a story that reminds us that even the richest families can face challenges.

If you had a lot of money like the Vanderbilts, what’s one thing you would do with it to make sure it lasted a long time?