ACKNOWLEDGMENT The members of the Lower Freetown Womens Institute wish to express their appreciation to all those who have helped in any way in the preparation of this Community History. Great credit is due Mr. Louis Cairns who did the necessary research and prepared the history, and Mrs. Louis Cairns who was in charge of the photography and typing. To both Louis and Mary we extend special thanks for work well done. This history has been prepared with the assistance of the History Committee of the Prince Edward Island Centennial Commission.