Library unveils mural depicting village’s history

By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@liherald.com

A mural depicting the people and places of the Village of Freeport since the mid-1600s, unveiled April 23, pays homage to those who have contributed to make the village what it is today.

Created by local artist Marc Josloff, the vibrantly colored mural on the Freeport Memorial Library’s west wall represents the culmination of years of planning and dedication.

During the unveiling event, Josloff addressed a large crowd of supporters and spoke about his inspiration, thought process, and challenges in creating the mural.

“Through the mural, residents and visitors can learn about the history of Freeport and all of its people, places and things,” Josloff said.

His concept, to cover the village’s history and culture, evolved from his initial plan to create a three-panel mural outside the library on the parking lot entrance wall. The actual painting took nearly two years to complete, and was finished earlier this year.

Josloff’s original idea was

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