Leeds in 1940 Over 75 Reenactors will be on the streets of Leeds, Alabama Our Leeds Trails and Tours planning committee is putting together a spectacular event on Saturday, April 13, 2024 to celebrate the City of Leeds in the year 1940.  75+ reenactors will portray people and share stories that will warm your heart.…

Dive Into Historic Leeds with the Leeds News Digital Recreation Welcome to our digital journey through the Leeds News, featuring select articles from 1939 and 1940, meticulously compiled to reflect the post-Depression era right before World War II in Leeds, Alabama. These articles, originally used by Leeds News Editor, Bernice Goodson, offer a glimpse into…

Step Back in Time with the Green Wave Jazz! Get ready to swing into history with the electrifying Green Wave Jazz ensemble! Join us for a spectacular afternoon of music and memories with our “Leeds-Swinging into History” concert, a 45-minute journey through the swing and popular tunes of the early 1940s. Date & Time: The…

Are you interested in Leeds’ history? Leeds Trails and Tours has much to share. Check out our video with our next official event which is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 13th with our Leeds Downtown Walking Tour. Reenactors will bring the Leeds story alive as we celebrate Leeds in the year 1940. Mark…

A Bit of Leeds History – Leeds Theatre News of 1940 Leeds Trails and Tours Downtown Walking Tour Celebrating the City of Leeds in the year 1940 on Saturday, April 13 will make a stop at Threads on the Parkway at 8122 Parkway Drive. The Threads’ building was formerly Asman’s and before that time, it…

A Bit of Leeds History – Leeds Recovering from Cold Wave Check out the Leeds News articles from January 25, 1940 with news about the snow of January 18. Looks like we had similar temperatures and weather on the same week in 1940 that we have right now in 2024 with a week-long cold wave.…

Birmingham Public Library Hosted Leeds Students and Walking Tour Committee Today, October 23rd, the Birmingham Public Library hosted 28 Leeds High School Advanced Placement History Students along with their Teacher – Christina Allen, Assistant Teacher – Erika Lindsey, members of the Leeds Trails and Tours Committee – Ken Nelms, Susan Nelms and Randy Ray in…

It was a pleasure participating in the Leeds Homecoming Parade this week. Go Greenies!!! Here are some photos of our handsome folks with Leeds Trails and Tours celebrating Leeds, Alabama in the year 1940! We hope you have April 13, 2024 marked on your calendar for the next historic walking tour event!!! Photos courtesy of…

Welcome to Leeds Trails and Tours website.  We invite you to take a closer look at Leeds, Alabama’s heritage and wonderful history.  Our next historic downtown walking tour is scheduled for April 2024.  Stay tuned for more information.