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 Updated: 9/13/2021 
Madam Brett Homestead
Beacon, New York
Description

Built in 1709, Dutchess County's oldest homestead; 17 rooms of furnishings, porcelain, paintings, books, tools and gardens. Owned for seven generations by the Brett family.

Mission

The mission of the Madam Brett Homestead is to preserve the homestead and collections of Catheryna Rombout Brett and seven generations of descendants who occupied her house and to share the family’s story of nearly 275 years in southern Dutchess County of New York State with the public.

Facilities
Governance

Melzingah Chapter, DAR

Library

Access: General Public, Students, Members

Appointment required: True

Services
Gift Shop
Group Tours
Address
50 Van Nydeck Ave.
Beacon, NY 12508
phone: 845-831-6533
e-mail: MadamBrettHomestead@gmail.com
home page: www.melzingahnsdar.org/madam-brett-homestead
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Hours of Operation
April-December

Second Saturday 1-4pm

Saturday1 PM - 4 PM
Admission
Museum Type(s)
History
Historic House
Historical Society
Library
Staff
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