Freetown, Massachusetts

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Freetown is a quite town with lots of open space and that quaint small town feel. The Freetown State Forest takes up a large part of the town. The state forest is a natural playground with miles of hiking, riding trails for dogsleding, horseback riding, and quite walks. Long pond is located in Freetown and offers water-skiing, boating, sailing, and great fishing. Camp Cathedral day camp that was founded in 1914 is located on Long Pond and offers arts and crafts, boating, swimming, and archery.

Freetown was first settled during the colonial period. The section of Freetown known as Assonet dates from the 1659 Freeman's Purchase when land was acquired from Chief Wamsutta. The history of Freetown is long and interesting. The Freetown historical Society has a lot of information on the history of the area, as well as a replica of a 19th century Blacksmith Shop.

Freetown is a great place to raise a family. There are many things to do in this town from boating on Long Pond, a short trip to the ocean. This town is so close to all of the nearby attractions that make the South Coast so appealing to so many residents.

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