Leather History

2023 Leather History Preservation Weekend

Moving Forward Looking Back

November 3 – 5, 2023

LHPW 2023 was a weekend of shared journeys, camaraderie and fellowship, with multiple presenters sharing their experiences. In the tradition of the best of Leather events, there will be cocktails, vendors, networking and FUN!

2023 Historians


Keynote Historian Paul Berry
Historian Dave Rhodes
Historian Jack Handcock
Historian Marty
Historian Master Varii
Historian Master Wes
istorian Petal

Host HOTEL


We are so grateful to the management and staff of the Sonesta Atlanta Airport North!
Thanks to their understanding and kindness, LHPW 2023 was able to happen.

The Leather History Preservation Weekend Crew


Leather History Preservation Weekend 2023could not have happened without a lot of on site work! From load-in and setup starting on Thursday evening, to load-out on Sunday afternoon, we needed many hands to get things done. Event security, setup and take down crew, history session monitors, hospitality helpers and more! Everyone chipped in to make this event happen. The Board might do the pre-event planning and logistics, but without our dedicated on site staff and crew, LHPW just would not happen at all.

The Board salutes them and sends out a huge

THANK YOU!