The Leeds Historical Society's Bass House Museum (circa1863-1865) is now open to the public on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Group tours of the museum, located at 1129 Montevallo Road in Leeds, can be scheduled any day of the week. but must be arranged in advance by calling Mary Lou Goodson at 699-8817. No admission fee is charged, but visitors may wish to make a donation to the Leeds Historical Society. The museum, which showcases local history, is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day

Rowan Oaks Historical Home (circa 1904), at 1900 Montevallo Road in Leeds, can be rented for special events, such as meetings, teas, parties, weddings, rehearsal dinners, receptions, anniversary parties and vow renewals. For information and prices, contact Loretta Veasey at 699-8253.