Beacons of History Awards - 2021

The Beacon Historical Society presented its fifth annual “Beacons of History” awards to a couple and a group who have made substantial contributions to Beacon and helped to preserve its history and sense of community.

The 2021 awards were received by Art and Mary Lou Johnson, Beacon natives who recently made an exceptionally generous donation to support the work of the Society. In addition, we recognized Beacon Veterans Past and Present, all of the sons and daughters of Beacon who have worn the uniform of our nation. Representatives of Beacon’s American Legion Post #203, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #666 and Carmen Ramputi Detachment #861 Marine Corps League accepted on behalf of all our community’s veterans through the decades. Attendees honored the memory of special veterans by sharing photocopies and/or memories on a display as part of the event. These items are on display at the Beacon Historical Society headquarters.

Proceeds from this event benefited the Beacon Historical Society. If you wish to make a donation please visit www.beaconhistorical.org/donations. We are eternally grateful to all our sponsors and attendees for making this a historic evening!