Book Signing: "Biltmore House: The Interiors and Collections of George W. Vanderbilt "
In person book signing with co authors Darren Poupore and Laura C. Jenkins celebrating a rare new full color volume on Biltmore House interiors, decorative arts, and George W. Vanderbilt era collections.
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