The Leeds Historical Society’s final scheduled spring walk is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, to explore a portion of the Leeds section (330 acres) of the Androscoggin Riverlands State Park. A private land owner has given access to the Riverlands through his property.
Walkers are asked to meet on Church Hill Road. From Leeds Center, it’s about 3 miles on the road, and from Turner bridge, it’s about 2 miles up the the road towards Leeds. It’s along the lowest point of the road; park in a small turnout or along the road.
This 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. Society members will talk 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. People can bring a mask if they wish. Rain dates and time for all of the walks are on the following day, Sundays at 1 p.m.
Additionally, the society will be at the history center in 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. People can see the renovations, visit with society members, and look at items from the collection.
For more information, call Laura Jurska at 207-524-2324.
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