Leeds Historical Society

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]

COME JOIN THE FUN!For more information contact: Laura JuraskaTel: 207-524-2324 | email: laurajuraska@gmail.com
05/28/2026

COME JOIN THE FUN!

For more information contact: Laura Juraska
Tel: 207-524-2324 | email: [email protected]

05/23/2026

Just a gentle reminder.....if you volunteered to put flags on the Leeds veterans' graves, they should be placed before Memorial Day which is day after tomorrow, Monday, May 25th! Thank you all. If you can't do it by then, please give Laura Juraska a call at 524-2324.

05/16/2026

Bean Hole Beaners.....Anyone in the group know of someone who knows how to make beanhole baked beans???
Leeds is celebrating its 225th anniversary July 18th at The Ledges in Leeds. On the menu for the dinner are beanhole beans, but sadly the person who was going to make them is no longer able to. We still dearly want to have the bean hole beans, but none of us know how to make 'em. Can you help?
If so, please call Laura Juraska at 524-2324. Thank you!!

04/15/2026

Leeds Historical Society

Spring/Summer 2026

Talks, Walks & Celebrations

Abenaki and Early Leeds Settlers

April 24th Leeds Town Office, 6pm
(sponsored by Our Town Leeds)

It seems fitting to reexamine the early years and people of our town, especial this year with America's 250th and Leeds 225th anniversaries, As Abenaki presence dwindled, many of the settlers who came, including Thomas Stinchfield, were Revolutionary War veterans and I'll also speak about a sizable, forgotten, population of African Americans who made Leeds their home.

Bishop Hill and a Revolutionary War veterans cemetery

June 6th Bishop Hill, 1pm (Rain date – June 7th)

Come join us to view one of the most beautiful vistas in Leeds as you learn about how the interesting Bishop family come to live and prosper on the hill in the early years, 1781. In more recent times, we'll hear how the farm has changed and grown with the care of the Murphy family. We'll then take a short walk, or drive, down the hill to the cemetery and hear about two veterans stories.

We're meeting at 477 Bishop Hill Road --

Coming south on Rt. 106 into Leeds Center, take a left onto Bishop Hill Rd. after the recycling center and drive 2 miles OR

Coming north on Rt. 106 turn right over the RR tracks to Bog Rd and take an immediate left onto Bishop Hill Rd. for 1.5 miles

A New Biography of Governor Ken Curtis

June 13 Leeds Community Church on Church Hill Rd., 7pm

Join the Leeds Historical Society and the Kennebec Land Trust for a presentation by journalist and author Douglas Rooks, featuring reading from his new biography, Transformational: Ken Curtis, Maine's Reform Governor. Questions, refreshments, and a book signing will follow.

Leeds 225th Celebration

July 18th (Rain date – July 19th) all day

Leeds Center, Leeds Central School and the Ledges of Leeds

You're going to want to join us for this town celebration with a morning parade, dedication of a bell tower at Leeds Central School, kid's activities and lunch at the school, tours exhibits of various sorts at the Ledges with a beanhole bean supper and music to end the evening.

04/10/2026
04/03/2026

Save the Date!
July 18th, 2026
Ledges @ Leeds | 192 Lakeshore Dr.
(Ample parking!)
Free admission!
**excludes food**

COME JOIN THE FUN!

Almost time to turn the page to February! Did you miss getting a wonderful LHS CALENDAR before the start of the year? D...
01/27/2026

Almost time to turn the page to February! Did you miss getting a wonderful LHS CALENDAR before the start of the year? Don't worry, there are still a few calendars left.

ON SALE now at the Leeds Town Office - just $10.00 each (our cost). Get one (or more) today!!

Just a reminder that the LHS will be at the Christmas Fair at the Leeds Community Church tomorrow - DEC. 13th FROM 9-3 ...
12/12/2025

Just a reminder that the LHS will be at the Christmas Fair at the Leeds Community Church tomorrow - DEC. 13th FROM 9-3 !!!
It's a perfect time to get your 2026 LHS CALENDAR, Leeds pottery, Old time maps of Leeds, and a number of booklets about Leeds and its citizens!

Hope to see you there!

The Leeds Historical Society🎄🎁🎅 HOLIDAY SALE 🎄🎁🎅 will be at theLeeds Community Church Craft Fair123 Church Hill Rd., L...
12/04/2025

The Leeds Historical Society
🎄🎁🎅 HOLIDAY SALE 🎄🎁🎅
will be at the
Leeds Community Church Craft Fair
123 Church Hill Rd., Leeds Maine

Saturday, December 13th
9 AM - 3 PM

NEW! 2026 Leeds Historical Society Calendar.
Plus note cards, books, T-shirts, sweatshirts, bags, pottery, prints and maps.
Also Craft items available by Larry Acree.

Hope to see you there! 🎄🎁🎅

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Rt. 106; Leeds Center
Leeds, ME
04263

Telephone

(207) 524-2324

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