Beatty Museum


What first began in 1995 as the dream of three local women who realized they needed to preserve the history of the town that raised them, has outgrown the original cottage that housed it and now occupies a historic church in the center of town with a custom-built additional wing. Come to browse the fascinating collection of memorabilia from Beatty's past and to chat with the friendly volunteers.


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