LEEDS — Leeds Historical Society plans to offer weekend chances to get out and explore the following locations of historical note.

• Saturday, July 17, 1 p.m., Bog Walk
Because of the generosity of the Maurer family, members are able to get out on one of the peat bogs of Leeds through private access. While some have thought the best thing to do with such a feature is to drain it and sell the peat as fuel, none of those schemes ever came to fruition. Jeri Maurer plans share a variety of stories related to it, and show off pitcher plants, rhodora, and others that might be in bloom. The Maurer’s address is 886 Route 106. Coming south on 106 from Leeds Center; their driveway is the first one on the right after the 90-degree turn to Quaker Ridge Road.

• Saturday, July 31, 1 p.m. Curtis Homestead
Former Gov. Kenneth Curtis and his sister, Rebecca, in 2000 donated 360 acres of family land to the Kennebec Land Trust. Members will talk about the Curtis family, the homestead they built around 1840, and the surrounding area, referred to as Curtis Corner. A round-trip walk no longer than 1.5 miles is planned on one of the trails. Located near the intersection of Route 106 and Bog road, the parking area is on Bog Road, 3/10 of a mile from Route 106 at Curtis Corner or 1.5 miles from U.S. Route 202.

• Saturday, Aug. 7, 1 p.m., Twin Bridge and Island Cemetery
Once a wooden covered toll bridge, Twin Bridges between Leeds and Turner has gone through multiple configuration. Members will talk about those changes and explore the Island Cemetery that has lasted through it all. On Route 219 there is parking just before going over the river on the left when coming from the east, at Googins Island Public Boat Access.

People should bring bug repellant, especially for the Bog Walk. It will also be wet, so wear appropriate footwear.

Rain date and times for all the walks are on the next day, Sunday, at 1 p.m.

For more information, contact Pam Bell at 207-933-4121 or [email protected].