• Home
  • History
  • Board Members
  • Families
    • Freeman
    • Jones
    • Montgomery
    • Rogers
    • Sanfords
  • Scholarships
  • Membership
  • Family Record Form
  • Contact Us
  • Gallery
  • Freemantown Research
  • Events
  • FHF Products
  • Freemantown Boutique
  • Newsletter
  • More
    • Home
    • History
    • Board Members
    • Families
      • Freeman
      • Jones
      • Montgomery
      • Rogers
      • Sanfords
    • Scholarships
    • Membership
    • Family Record Form
    • Contact Us
    • Gallery
    • Freemantown Research
    • Events
    • FHF Products
    • Freemantown Boutique
    • Newsletter
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

  • Orders
  • My Account
  • Signed in as:

  • filler@godaddy.com


  • Orders
  • My Account
  • Sign out

Signed in as:

filler@godaddy.com

  • Home
  • History
  • Board Members
  • Families
    • Freeman
    • Jones
    • Montgomery
    • Rogers
    • Sanfords
  • Scholarships
  • Membership
  • Family Record Form
  • Contact Us
  • Gallery
  • Freemantown Research
  • Events
  • FHF Products
  • Freemantown Boutique
  • Newsletter

Account


  • Orders
  • My Account
  • Sign out


  • Sign In
  • Orders
  • My Account
 Freemantown Historical Society

Our Strive

The Freemantown Historical Foundation strives to collect and tell the personal human stories of determination, struggles, courage, strength, and insight of those who molded our past.

About Us

Preserving the Freemantown Legacy

Freemantown was an all-African-American community founded by William Thomas Freeman along with his father Mead Freeman and brothers Sanford and Essex Freeman. Together they purchased 500+ acres of land. They allowed 4 other families to inhabit this land during the initial establishment of Freemantown. The other families were the Jones, Montgomery, Rogers, and Sanfords.

Today,this land is connected to Berry College in Rome, Ga.

Learn more

For the latest products, shop Freemantown's online store

shop

FREEMANTOWN GENEALOGY BOOK


The Freemantown Genealogy book helps you trace your family's roots and connections to Freemantown. This book offers a detailed exploration of family histories, revealing how each family is intertwined with the town and with one another. It's an essential guide for understanding your place in Freemantown's rich history.


The book covers 10-12 generations of ancestors and descendants from the Freeman, Montgomery, Jones, Sanford, and Rogers  and their families.


We need your help to make sure your family information is accurate and included.  To update your family's information, please complete the family record form and send it to Cfsnipes@freemantown.org

The book goes on sale December 16th  Price $50.00 + shipping

family record form

Freemantown Family Record Form (pdf)

Download

Genealogy Book Cover (png)

Download

freemantown's latest news

We’re committed to preserving the stories, sites, and artifacts that define our community’s rich heritage. Explore our mission, see how we’re making an impact, and stay connected by visiting our Newsletter page for the latest updates and events.

Newsletter

The heritage of the past is the seed that brings forth the harvest of the future.


Wendell Phillips

Join Us

Help Our Cause

 Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission. 

Donate

Join the Conversation for historical preservation


Copyright © 2024 Freemantown Historical Foundation- All Rights Reserved.

Powered by

  • Scholarships
  • Family Record Form
  • Contact Us
  • Events