Madam Brett Homestead

04/14/2026

The bridesmaid's dress from the 1712 Wedding of Cornelia Depeyster has been with Madam Brett's descendants and at the homestead for many generations. Hear the fascinating story of its past...and its future!

02/18/2026

ANNOUNCING many exciting updates to our website and our tours!
To kick off our new Leaders section, view our video featuring our 4th Regent Emily Dewindt Seaman who lead an amazing and interesting life! ENJOY!

Introducing the Melzingah NSDAR Leaders - Over 130 years of service.

11/26/2025

New Tours for 2026!
Our goal is to welcome visitors to the Homestead more often—but we can’t do it without you. Whether you can offer one hour a month or an occasional weekend, your time makes a real difference in preserving and sharing our community’s history. Volunteer as a Guide for our Walk Through Tour or a Docent for our History Tour.
Visit our website for details:
https://www.melzingahnsdar.org/volunteer

11/16/2025

Beautifully decorated by the Tioranda Garden Club, visit the Madam Brett Homestead on December 13 1:00 to 4:00 pm for our Christmas Tours.

07/12/2025

Happy Saturday from the Madam Brett Homestead!�Dutchess County’s oldest home is open for tours today from 1–4 PM. Come take a step back in time!

Explore rooms full of history, wander our charming garden, and learn about the fascinating Brett family and their place in the story of the Hudson Valley.

📍50 Van Nydeck Ave, Beacon�

Please note: Photography isn’t allowed inside the Homestead, but the memories are all yours to keep! We’d love to see you this afternoon!

12/17/2024

Brett descendant Susan Schenk Izard visited the Madam Brett Homestead on Sunday to view the family tree that her family had donated to our collection decades ago — please view the final photo in this post!

08/10/2024

Regrettably, the Madam Brett Homestead will be closed today, August 10. So sorry.

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07/02/2023

July 5th 2000

06/22/2023

06/19/2023

We know that everyone is fawning over Beacon these days, but this is ridiculous! 😂

05/26/2023

POP-UP TAG SALE!
Madam Brett Homestead, 10 - 3
Saturday 5/27 & Sunday 5/28