L.D. HANING

My involvement with living history began about 15 years ago and has brought me through a number of periods. Everything from the French and Indian War to the 2nd World War but the mid-19th century continues to be my passion. As a farm kid from the Midwest my idea of a great vacation was a trip to Gettysburg or "the Valley." so I guess the interest has been there for as long as I can remember... I began researching original leather items locally and produced items for my own impression, primarily as a result of my tinkering nature. Over time, some of my Ohio pards began asking, "Could you make one of those for me?" I found myself making trips several hundred miles away just to take a look at a particular item, much to my wife's dismay, but possible by her support.