With its eastern boundary running along the Maine border, Freedom is a little town surrounding a small village, well off the beaten path. The local historical society maintains a charming museum where lemonade and cookies are served to visitors on summer afternoons. Members can also provide a quick sketch of the history of Freedom as seen in the houses standing along the quiet village streets.
Freedom has a volunteer fire department and an independently governed water precinct.
The public library is open several days a week. There is a Protestant church and a Masonic Lodge in the village. Several community clubs for adults and a 4 H program for young people provide on-going activities and socializing. Freedom is governed by town meeting and three selectmen. It has a planning board, zoning board of adjustment and a conservation commission.