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Leeds Historical Society The Leeds Historical Society preserves historical records, landmarks and artifacts related to Leeds and promotes interest in the town's history. The Henry M.

The Leeds Historical Society meets at the History Center - the old Leeds Town House on Rt. 106, the first Weds. of the month (except July and January), at 7 pm. The public is always welcome. The LHS collection is open by appointment. Leeds Historical Society Facts

Collections:
The Historical Society has scattered Town Records and Minutes and extensive mortgage and property valuation information for historic Leeds. Birth, marriage and death records are available, as are cemetery records. In-depth genealogies for several local families have already been compiled. The Society also maintains several separate collections. The Ernest and Kitty (Carville) Russel Collection contains early 20th century photos and diaries. Brewster Collection has many turn-of-the-century materials, and the John Young Merrill Collection is composed of photographs, deeds and diaries from 1855-1865. The Leeds Historical Society also has preserved some additional public records as well as local maps and newspapers. Facilities:
Built in 1823 as the Leeds townhouse, the building that now houses the Leeds Historical Society was first employed as a meeting venue for the town's members. It served in this capacity for many years, also going through brief spells of time as a Universalists' meetinghouse and a schoolhouse. The town house's roof was heightened in 1851 and the building underwent more extensive renovations in the 1930s and 1970s. In 2004 the Leeds Historical Society acquired a lease on the building. Leeds Historical Society
Route 106
Leeds, ME 04263

(207) 524-2324
[email protected]

Your Quiz for today....what cemetery is this, showing off the lovely fall foliage? Answer in comments.
10/14/2026

Your Quiz for today....what cemetery is this, showing off the lovely fall foliage?
Answer in comments.

And here are some more from Priscilla, this time of Norman Waite down at the store and one of him with his grandfather, ...
09/22/2026

And here are some more from Priscilla, this time of Norman Waite down at the store and one of him with his grandfather, Amos.
Thank you for sharing, Priscilla!!

Some photos Alice Waite from Priscilla Rundin, the daughter of Norman Waite. Norman was Alice and Edson Waite's sister....
09/22/2026

Some photos Alice Waite from Priscilla Rundin, the daughter of Norman Waite. Norman was Alice and Edson Waite's sister. Here are some photos of Alice Waite! Look at her amazing hair in the center photo!!

Leeds Historical Fall WalkWhen Leeds Center was Hopping Oct 3rd, Sat., at 1pm
09/11/2026

Leeds Historical Fall Walk
When Leeds Center was Hopping
Oct 3rd, Sat., at 1pm

09/04/2026

VIDEO of the GREAT LEEDS 225th PARADE!
I'm still trying to post the video directly onto this page, but in the meantime, if you go to the Leeds Volunteer Fire Dept. FB page, you can watch a fun video of the parade. Thanks again to all who made the celebration such fun!

08/26/2026

Hi, all you Leeds Historical Society fans! August is almost over, and I want to remind people that it's time to join the LHS - $10 for a year's worth of good times, informative programs, and knowing you're supporting one of Leeds' wonderful organizations.

Please make out checks to Leeds Historical Society and send them to:
Leeds Historical Society
% Eileen Coyne, Treasurer 763 River Rd. Leeds, Maine 04263

THANK YOU. We meet monthly at the History Center at 3:00 on the first Tuesday of the month (except Jan. and July)

And the final installment of So You Think You Know Leeds.....20. Who is this woman? 21. Leeds Community Church was o...
08/23/2026

And the final installment of So You Think You Know Leeds.....

20. Who is this woman?

21. Leeds Community Church was originally built by and in what year?
a. Universalists b. Baptists c. Methodists a. 1804 b. 1872 c. 1895

22. At its peak, how many one room schools did Leeds have? a.10 b.8 c.13

23. When the town was incorporated in 1801, they almost named the town what? a. Littleborough b. Cuba c. Stinchfield

24. Who is this man?:

25. When did electricity begin to be brought into town? a. 1933 b. 1928 c. 1936

26. What group was behind the fundraising of the Keene’s Corner community hall in 1891? a. the Quakers b. Ladies Aid Society c. the Nazarene Church

27. The bell in the belfry and chandelier in the sanctuary of the Leeds Community Church were:
a donation from the Presbyterians b. from the Baptist church next door c.original items from the Universalist Church.

Beverage or Bouquet? These glasses are perfect for BOTH! Available at the Leeds Town Office, just $10 each!
08/22/2026

Beverage or Bouquet? These glasses are perfect for BOTH! Available at the Leeds Town Office, just $10 each!

Get your Leeds 225th Pint Glass while supplies last! Available at the Town Office.
08/22/2026

Get your Leeds 225th Pint Glass while supplies last!
Available at the Town Office.

08/15/2026

So You Think You Know Leeds pg. 3

13. Chief Sabatis was the leader of the Abenaki people in this area when the Stinchfields came
settle here

True False

14. Who was the first minister and teacher in Leeds?

a. Thomas Stinchfield b. Thomas Davis Francis c. Thomas Millett

15. The local Grange in town was what number of the Granges in the state?

a. 52 b. 103 c. 99

16. Who always wore 7 pieces of jewelry, even while doing garden work?

a. Oceana Additon b. Hilda Waite c. Alice Deane

17. Geographically, Leeds is approximately how large?

a. 12 x5 miles b. 10x7 miles c. 13x4 miles

18. When was the last passenger train through Leeds?

a. 1948 b. 1958 c. 1954

19. Swain’s Mill in West Leeds was what type of mill?

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Rt. 106; Leeds Center
Leeds, ME
04263

Telephone

(207) 524-2324

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