Beacon is a city located in Dutchess County, New York, in the heart of the lush Hudson Valley. Once declining industrial town, Beacon is now up and coming artist community with many galleries lining up the thriving Main Street. Dia: Beacon is a museum established for the Dia Art Foundation's collection of art created from the 1960s to the present. Maria Lago Studio 502 is a beautiful 1000-square foot gallery space and studio overlooking magnificent views of Mt. Beacon Falls where artist Maria Lago creates and shows her art. The Madam Brett Homestead is a historic 1709 Dutch-style home and the oldest standing building in Dutchess County . The Beacon Historical Society was established in 1976 to discover, preserve and showcase the heritage and history of Beacon, New York.

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