Preserving Our History.
Welcoming Our Future.
The Leather Heritage Project documents, preserves, and shares the rich history and culture of leather communities—ensuring that the stories of mentorship, chosen family, and resilience are passed on to future generations.
Preserve
We record and safeguard oral histories, photographs, and community ephemera in collaboration with partners—supporting the work of established archives while making it easier for people to learn from and connect with this history.
Educate
Through exhibitions, publications, and community programs, we share these stories with the public, fostering understanding and connection.
Welcome
We create spaces where the next generation can discover a tradition rooted in care, mentorship, and chosen family—finding their place in a living history.
Story Keepers
Intimate conversations with the elders, artists, activists, and everyday people who shaped leather culture. Each episode preserves a voice, a memory, a piece of our collective history.
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Every contribution helps us bring community programs to life, record another oral history, and carry this living tradition forward.
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