About FCHS
The Freedom Community Historical Society's mission is to research, preserve, interpret and make alive the rich cultural history of Freedom, Maine, and involve the community in reaching toward a renewed future.
We seek to accomplish our mission through identifying and preserving historically significant buildings and sites; building and maintaining archive collections of oral, print, photographic, and digital resources; sponsoring educational programs, exhibits, and events; collaborating with other town and neighboring organizations; creating and maintaining a web presence of our resources; and seeking volunteer and financial support through local and foundation sources.
Our Team
The officers and board of directors for the Freedom Community Historical Society are key to accomplishing the organization's goals.
Wilson Hess
President
Wilson guides the Freedom Community Historical Society.
Elaine Higgins
Vice President
Elaine's institutional knowledge of Freedom helps the FCHS immensely.
Anne-Marie Adamson
Secretary
Anne is a Freedom resident who cares deeply about preserving Freedom's rich history.
Morey Hallett
Treasurer
FCHS is dependent on Morey's steady hand as treasurer.
Kate Flynn
Board of Directors
Kate loves Freedom and wants to see historical knowledge passed down to the next generation of residents.
Paul Flynn
Board of Directors
Paul is a long-time Freedom resident, as well as an elected public official.
Tyler Hadyniak
Board of Directors
Tyler is a local author, veterans disability attorney, and public official.
Jeff Holmes
Board of Directors
Jeff treasures Freedom's deep-rooted history and community spirit.
Tom Cosgrove
Board of Directors
Tom Cosgrove lived in Keen Hall for the first seven years of his life and has many fond memories of that home and Freedom.
Ellie O'Leary
Board of Directors
Ellie O'Leary is a writer who grew up in Freedom Village, next door to Keen Hall, and now lives in Amesbury, Massachusetts
Beth Owens-Mishou
Board of Directors
Beth enjoys soaking in the charm of the tight-knit Freedom community.
Mary Anne Shyka
Board of Directors
Mary Anne Shyka immerses herself in celebrating Freedom's heritage while savoring the beauty and tranquility of its rural landscapes.
Francis Walker
Board of Directors (Emeritus)
Francis' deep-rooted love of Freedom is encouraging to all its members.