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Freedom Historical Society Presents “A Sense of Place: How Vintage Postcards Help Us Envision Freedom the Way It Used To Be” on Wednesday, May 15

Introducing A Sense of Freedom, a new book by local author Noel Quinton

Thanks to the talent and dedication of Freedom resident Noel Quinton, the Freedom Historical Society is announcing a new publication, A Sense of Freedom, to be released this May. Noel took on this project at the invitation of the Freedom Historical Society. The proceeds from book sales will benefit ongoing preservation and research initiatives focused on the Society’s collections. The book will be available as of May 25 at the Freedom Historical Society’s Museum Store and in our online store starting May 16.

Throughout its history, Freedom has been documented by numerous photographers. The author, Noel Quinton, a local historian and Lifetime Member of the Freedom Historical Society, has many years of experience collecting vintage photography in the form of postcards. He has been gathering and interpreting historical postcards of Freedom since moving to the village in 2007. His new book features over 160 period images from locations all around Freedom, dating back as far as 1904. These postcards bring to life the street scenes and homes of the village as well as scenic views from many vantage points around town. The images and narrative help us understand how past generations experienced our present surroundings.

Noel describes A Sense of Freedom as “a comprehensive collection of vintage images of Freedom with carefully researched remarks about each scene. These postcards were sold in Freedom stores and were purchased by residents who wanted to send messages to their friends, as well as summer guests who bought souvenirs to help them remember the time they spent here.”

Although the book focuses on historic imagery, readers will find many new historic details in the narrative uncovered by Noel while he researched the subjects in period newspapers, business directories and publications of the town and state. The combination of images and descriptions will allow readers to appreciate just how strongly the present-day village relates to its past and help future generations understand the appearance and character of the village.

On Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00 PM at the Freedom Town Hall, Noel will give a presentation to FHS members and the public entitled “A Sense of Place: How Vintage Postcards Help Us Envision Freedom the Way It Used To Be”. Signed copies of A Sense of Freedom will be available following his presentation. Not only will you want to purchase a copy for yourself, but the book will be an ideal gift for your friends and family who also think of Freedom as a very special place. Be one of the first to purchase this book on May 15. You will not want to miss this event. For more information or questions, call (603) 491-8347.

To see details of prior FHS programs, click here.

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