Of all the legendary figures who have come through Connecticut, few have had the staying power or notoriety that The Leatherman has achieved. For six years during the late 1800s, this so-called "hobo" hiked the same, 364-mile, circuitous route every 34 days like clockwork. Residents could predict when he would return to their town. Wearing a self-made suit of leather, from head to toe, he conversed with no one and slept in caves. And, we still don't know who he was. But, people loved him.

Hear about The Leatherman from noted Connecticut podcaster and storyteller Mike Allen on Monday, January 27, at the Trumbull Public Library, 33 Quality Street in Trumbull. The talk begins at 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

Mike Allen specializes in bringing local history to life, through his background in journalism, radio broadcasting, podcasting and public speaking. Mike is the producer and host of the popular weekly podcast on Connecticut history, Amazing Tales from Off and On Connecticut's Beaten Path. For 10 years, Mike was News Director at Connecticut radio station i-95 FM in western Connecticut before becoming Press Secretary to the Mayor of Danbury.During a subsequent, 25-year corporate career, he worked, lived, and traveled internationally, specializing in communications and marketing. Mike has lived in Connecticut for more than 50 years.