New Freedom Heritage is a 503c not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rich history and culture of New Freedom, Pennsylvania. It was founded on June 15, 2004 by several members of the New Freedom Community Gardeners whose hope was to promote a better future for the community. That is still an important part of the mission today.
Since it’s inception, New Freedom Heritage has had a significant impact on the community. Activities and projects have included:
– Annual New Freedom Fest
– Creation of the Freedom Green Community Park
– Creation of the Heritage Museum of New Freedom and an interactive kiosk
– Summertime free outdoor movie nights
– Town murals
– Recording local history
– Monthly speaker series
– Stream rehabilitation
– Members picnic on the Green
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10AM -5PM
New Freedom Fest is an old-time “festival of small town life”. It includes 3 stages of music, dance and entertainment, arts and crafts, animals, food, games, an art tent with pumpkin painting, and much, much more – all centered around the beautiful and historic town of New Freedom, Pennsylvania.
Visit the FEST page for details.
New Freedom Heritage
We love New Freedom, PA.
The Northern Central Railroad has been host to several presidential funeral trains over the years. First the funeral train of William Henry Harrison in 1841, Zachary Taylor in 1850, President Lincoln in 1865 and finally Warren Harding in 1923. Also, in 1987, Tedd Young the founder of the Northern Central Chapter of the PRRT&HS, took his last ride when he was laid to rest in New Freedom Cemetery. The photo below is of President Zachary Taylor’s visit to New Freedom in 1849 a year before he passed away.
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