The Friends of Liberty Hall have received a gift of $150,000 to restore historic Liberty Hall in Machiasport.  The gift was made by Warren D. (Chip) and Judy Knowlton and was announced by David Freedberg, President of the Friends of Liberty Hall, the organization that in partnership with the Town of Machiasport, is seeking to reclaim the landmark as a cultural and community center

 “Judy and I are extremely pleased to be able to help in such a terrific effort.  Liberty Hall is a place which should be cherished,” Warren Knowlton said.

“In 1873, a group of people decided to make a statement about the future of Machiasport when they built Liberty Hall.  The restoration of Liberty Hall reaffirms that vision, and will strengthen our town by re-establishing a gathering place that provides an important sense of continuity with the past.  We hope this gift will inspire others to save a place that has played such a central role in shaping our community.”