Beacon's West End Story | Revisiting The Community Through The Voices That Once Called It Home

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Beacon's West End Story | Revisiting The Community Through The Voices That Once Called It Home

This is Beacon

24 minutes 55 seconds

2 years ago

Beacon's West End Story | Revisiting The Community Through The Voices That Once Called It Home

📣 Welcome back to Beacon's West End Story! 🏙️

In this episode, Reuben and Brooke share their reflections on the enlightening discussion with Professor Hochfelder and Connie Whitener Perdreau. We take a trip down memory lane into the experiences of West End residents, offering a glimpse into the vibrant community that once thrived.

To stay connected with our ongoing journey through the rich tapestry of Beacon's West End, don't forget to subscribe!

But that's not all; be sure to explore the exhibits that highlight this vital piece of our history:

🏛️ At Beacon Historical Society, the exhibit is open now until February 2024. Immerse yourself in the history and heritage of the West End.

📚 At Howland Public Library, the exhibit opens on Saturday, October 14th. Be among the first to discover the West End community.

Join us for these exciting live events:

🗓️ Tuesday, October 24, 7 PM | Panel Discussion: Beacon's West End Story, Community Perspectives at Springfield Baptist Church, 8 Church Street, Beacon, NY

🗓️ Wednesday, November 15, 2 PM | Community Sharing, Beacon's West End Story at Dutchess County OFA Friendship Center, 1 Forrestal Heights, Beacon, NY

If you're passionate about preserving our community's history and would like to contribute by sharing your voice, photos, or artifacts from the West End, please reach out to us at ⁠⁠iambeacon.info@gmail.com⁠⁠.

Learn more about this collaborative project with Beacon Historical Society, Howland Public Library, Highlands Current, and I Am Beacon at beaconlibrary.org/westendstory. 🌐

Let's celebrate our community's history and the vibrant West End together! 🌟📜 #Community #iAmBeacon #BeaconWestEnd #UrbanRenewal