City of Freeport opened the doors to it's Historical Museum on Saturday, September, 26, 2009. The museum is located at 311 East Park in downtown Freeport.
There is a model of the old swing bridge and the light house that was located in old Velasco. Currently, the 3,000 square foot building has a media room and a conference/meeting room in addition to the main room with pictures of local history.
The museum is open and showcasing our Discovery Dome. Currently, hours are:
Wednesday - Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 1-6pm
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Already local residents have donated or loaned the Museum historical memorabilia. If you would like to donate or loan a piece of Freeport history to the museum, please contact the museum at 979-233-0066 or City Hall at 979-233-3526.
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