Beacon American Legion Post 203

06/18/2026

The Veterans Organizations of Beacon NY wish to convey our sincere thanks to the students of Mrs. Kwoka's Rombout Middle School class for the cards they created for us.

Each card written today is a reminder that gratitude is a living thing—something we share, something we pass forward. They're recognition of what was done on behalf of all. Our mission is to make all understand why.

Our thanks to Mrs. Kwoka and in particular Leslie, Maria, and Jose who presented us with the cards.

06/05/2026

As part of the celebration of Revolution 250, Beacon presents!

06/04/2026

We're proud to once more be of service to - and more importantly, WITH - our community.

We are excited to be partnering with the City of Beacon, the Tioronda Garden Club,
our veterans, Destination Dutchess, the Melzingah Chapter of the DAR and several arts groups and nonprofits to plan a whole series of events to celebrate America’s 250th birthday this summer. Find the full schedule here:

https://sites.google.com/view/beacon-rev250-events-calendar?usp=sharing

And read more about the effort here:

https://mailchi.mp/beaconny/beacon-rev250-newsletter-3?e=4ae91ca36d

Be revolutionary! Join us! Huzzah!

06/02/2026

"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same"

But how many of us truly understand the mere four handwritten pages that created a nation; a document so enduring it's only been amended twenty-seven times in its 238 year history?

The Beacon Veterans Organizations - VFW Post 666 (William B. Wilson), American Legion Post 203, and the Marine Corps League Detachment 861 (Carmen Ramputi) - proudly present, in collaboration with our local community a marathon reading of The United States Constitution with expert commentary from Professor Breslin, Chair of Government Studies at Skidmore College.

Pocket editions of this, our founding document, will be given to attendees. Refreshments will be provided.

All are welcome.

"...its only keepers, the People."
- George Washington

05/26/2026

Beacon Remembers, Memorial Day 2026

There are almost 100 names inscribed on the momument that fronts the Veterans Memorial Building. The loss for a community the size of Beacon is enormous, especially when one considers that some of the family names on that monument are the same.

Their absence is felt.

And we remember.

05/23/2026

Marine Corps League Detachment 861 (Carmen Ramputi)
provided the Honor Guard for the Memorial Day ceremonies at the Castle Point VA Hospital in Wappingers Falls, NY, 22 May 2026.

Not Forgotten

05/22/2026

https://sites.google.com/view/beacon-rev250-events-calendar?usp=sharing

JOIN US FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS CELEBRATING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

05/17/2026

Fundraising at the Beacon Veterans Memorial Building - Saturday, 16 May, 2026.

America 250 merchandise and good food. Pleasant day. Pleasant people.

Let's do this, America!

04/21/2026

NEXT UP: The Revolution comes to the Big Apple🍎💪

The plot thickens in our next installment of the Cannons & Cocktails series. 🧐

Battles in Manhattan, migrating north into White Plains and west into New Jersey... 👀

Places so familiar to all of us!

Join host Scott Ramsey and military historian Sean Sculley for a riveting conversation about how these battles shaped the revolution.

A free event with donations to support

Seats fill fast so come early, grab a cocktail and buckle up for another intense conversation.

04/21/2026

Surface! Surface! Surface!