2026 News Postings

Freedom Community Club & Freedom Historical Society New England Baked Bean and Ham Supper

Due to popular demand, the Freedom Historical Society will again be providing a New England Baked Bean and Ham Supper at the April 8 Freedom Community Club meeting at Freedom Town Hall on Elm Street in Freedom at 6 PM. Homemade baked beans, ham, hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, salad, coleslaw, and New England brown bread as well as homemade desserts will be served by FHS volunteers. Members of both clubs as well as the general public are invited to attend by making a reservation no later than Sunday April 5 at communityclubfreedomnh@gmail.com The cost is $10 for FCC members and $14 for non-members. FHS members and the general public are invited to make a reservation and attend alongside FCC members.

Kyle Thomas, FHS Co-President, will have a presentation following the dinner to give attendees a preview of the many exciting activities Freedom Historical Society has planned for the summer. He will also give the audience a sneak peek at this year’s FHS exhibit featuring Summer Camps in Freedom. The exhibition will feature the history of local camps through photographs, artifacts, news articles, maps and research completed by FHS volunteers. The exhibit will also feature hands on “camp” activities for children to enjoy.

Don’t forget to RSVP for the upcoming dinner at communityclubfreedomnh@gmail.com!


Freedom Historical Society Presents “The Spirit of Service”, an Excerpt from “The American Revolution” Documentary on Saturday, March 21

A Community Screening and Discussion

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country with the Freedom Public Library, the Freedom Historical Society, and the Effingham Historical Society who are partnering to present a special community screening and discussion of “The Spirit of Service”, a 30-minute excerpt from The American Revolution, the acclaimed documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. Made possible with support from PBS and WETA, “The Spirit of Service” explores the vital roles played by colonists during the American Revolution, highlighting acts of service beyond military participation.

After the video screening, a facilitated discussion with audience participation will be led by Freedom resident John Mackey, Chair of Social Sciences Division and Master Lecturer, College of General Studies, Boston University. Learn also about New Hampshire’s special connections to the American Revolution.

The program is free and will be held at the Freedom Town Hall, 16 Elm Street starting at 3 PM on Saturday March 21. Light refreshments and community conversation will follow. Throughout the year, the Freedom Historical Society will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States with special programs to ensure that New Hampshire’s rich heritage remains a vital part of our history. For more information or questions, call (603) 491-8347.