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PHOTO: An enthusiastic group gathered at Leeds’ Union Cemetery to hear about some of Leeds’ early settlers and admire the grave markers, some dating back to the Revolutionary War. Former students also treated us to some tales of high-jinks at the Brick School back in the 1950s. (Submitted photo)
LEEDS — The Leeds Historical Society has enjoyed a great turnout for our first two spring walks, to Union Cemetery, Brick School House and to Bishop HIll. The final scheduled walk is at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, exploring a portion of the Leeds section (330 acres) of the Androscoggin Riverlands State Park. A private landowner has allowed the group to access the Riverlands through his property. Those who would like to join the walk may meet on Church Hill Road- from Leeds Center it’s about three miles and from Turner Bridge about two miles. Walkers may park in a small turnout or along the road. The area was affected by the Gulf Island Dam and still has foundations to a number of homes and the remnants of the old River Road. The walk will include discussion about one of the better known people whose family settled here, Julia Griswold Berry, the hermit of Griswold Island.
Ticks are abundant, so protection is advised. Bring a mask if you wish. The rain date is at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 2. The LHS will be at the History Center (the Old Leeds Town House on Route 106 in Leeds Center) from 9 to 11 a.m. the second Saturday of the month through October. Visitors can check out the renovations, visit with LHS member, and take a look at items from the collection. For more information, call Laura Jurska, 207-524-2324.
