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.
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New Freedom Heritage
We love New Freedom, PA.
As we prepared for another series of High School graduations, let’s take a look at past high school activities in New Freedom. The New Freedom Community Center was once the New Freedom high school. The first class to graduate from the New Freedom High School was in 1908 and the last class was in 1951. The school was permanently closed in 1973. The New Freedom Community Center was dedicated on August 14, 1976.
We have the old school bell at the museum and Paul L. King’s Diploma from 1950.
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First photo drop of the great crowd we had for our first old timers get together. Maybe we should make this an annual event?
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Still have your Class Ring? Here’s are a couple of New Freedom High School class ring from 1929 and 1946. This rings were donated by Jean Glatfelter.
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