Quick Summary:
- Beacon is a city located in Dutchess County, New York, in the heart of the lush Hudson Valley.
- Once a declining industrial town, Beacon has transformed into an up-and-coming artist community with many galleries lining the thriving Main Street.
- Dia: Beacon is a museum showcasing the Dia Art Foundation's collection of art from the 1960s to the present.
- Maria Lago Studio 502 is a stunning 1000-square-foot gallery and studio overlooking magnificent views of Mt. Beacon Falls, where artist Maria Lago creates and exhibits 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, established in 1976, works to discover, preserve, and showcase the heritage and history of Beacon, New York.
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