“Though it's the smallest of the sixteen municipalities in Tompkins County (in terms of population, the smallest by far), the Village of Freeville has many wonderful attributes that belie its diminutive size, among them a rich and colorful history as an important regional railroad junction, meandering creeks, a lush and lovely nature preserve, three municipal parks, and a community of friendly, civic-minded and creative villagers. And as you'll hear in the video made at our community portrait event of July 4th, 2021--a reprise of a similar gathering at the same location that Spirit of Tompkins organizer Robyn Wishna photographed during Freeville's centennial celebration in 1987--the Village has a remarkable distinction that we are especially proud of..”
