Calumet Trade Goods was an idea that began in Ken Bueche's head long ago. I began doing living history in 1986 and like many others began in Civil War. I started into the 1700 time period in 1995 and it rapidly became my passion. I had always enjoyed sewing and making things so, it was natural to me to begin making items for myself then for my friends and by word of mouth. Occasionally, I woulkd m
ake something to sell. I have always had a passion for history and have been a high school history teacher since 1992. During this time I have given thousands of school talks and demonstrations to stundents and public at various historic sites around the country. I made the jump to begin Calumet Trade Goods and "retire" from teaching, giving me my full time to devote to creating historical reproduction goods. I travel to many events north and south to set up and sell my goods and take part in the living history events I attend...
History is my passion and being able to creating a piece that represents that history is truly a gift I love to share.
