Hampton Military Academy Button donated to local museum

[umrgolf]

If you remember back a couple months ago, Josh and I had recovered a few of these H.M.A. buttons in a fairly short amount of time. That button had been our "holy grail", basically what we were hoping to find nearly every hunt we went on. We were extremely lucky and located a site that yielded the three. A few days ago I decided to stop by the local museum to get a look at the three examples they had on display, and also to have a talk with the curator of the museum. The museum's three buttons were not very presentable to say the least. I decided to donate the better of my two to them for other people to enjoy and the museum was very grateful. My only request was that the button be displayed in it's current condition and they were happy to honor that.

Hampton Military Academy was in operation for only ten years (1852-1861) and continued it's operation after Virginia seceded from the Union. The cadets and staff joined the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia at the onset of the Civil War and the structure was burned. The button depicts the actual academy.



Hampton History Museum







My button


My button next to the Museum's best example

[Kirk PA]

Jeff,

This post and the donation to the museum showcase your true character. Thank you for portraying this great hobby in such an honorable fashion. It is truly nice to see that selfishness doesn't dwell in your detecting soul. I am voting Banner!

Take care, my friend!

Kirk

[CrazySlasher]

Very cool of you.

[civilman1]

[Trond]

Great

[Deepdiger60]

That button was in the ground no one to see it , now its for all to see (History) Great job priceless relic Dd60

[{Sentinel}]

Jeff, we were lucky that the Metal Detecting Gods put us on a site where we could harvest those pieces of history. We are lucky to have just one, let alone to find THREE. What you did is a good thing for the public and others to enjoy that history that we hold so dear to us. We've each got one for the case and that's all we really need, and now the people have one for dexterity! Nice going buddy

[BobinSouthVA]

Big thumbs up. Honorable mention vote for sure

[ziphius]

Congratulations on sharing that piece of history with so many people. I've donated buttons that appear in museum displays and it's a win-win situation for everyone. I'm voting banner for this thread. - Jim

[Woodland Detectors]

Guess what buddy?

I see you don't have an honorable mention banner yet.

You do now!

Here's my vote.

You rock


HONORABLE

[CMDiamonddawg]

Jeff , You are quite an asset to the metal detecting community and your country , generosity, service, self-sacrifice, unselfishness , doing for others , family , friends and duty..you are the Man Proud to be a friend another vote ! Mike

[cntrydncr1]

This just proves what I already know...you are a great guy! And your button looks so much better!!

[umrgolf]

Thank you all for the awesome replies and compliments. I am very happy that I have a button for myself, Josh has one, and now the public has one that's identifiable to enjoy..

[Woodland Detectors]

Thank you all for the awesome replies and compliments. I am very happy that I have a button for myself, Josh has one, and now the public has one that's identifiable to enjoy..

Oh that honorable mention banner looks purdie under your avatar buddy!

Good deed buddy!
To Me, An honorable mention banner is more admirable than the other.

[mainer]

What a great thing to do Jeff. Proud to call you my friend. Take care buddy.

[kuger]

Thats awesome Jeff.I too have done that sort of thing and really makes ya feel good.All of our stuff should be made available for all to see and appreciate!!

[umrgolf]

Thanks again for all the great replies! I am very proud to call you all my friends as well

[BuckleBoy]

Well done, my friend!

These are the kinds of posts we need to be seeing on the BANNER along with the finds posts.


Best Wishes,


Buckles

[sneaky6]

Jeff,

That is awesome!!! I don't know many folks willing to give up a Confederate button, especially one that rare. That is a definite testimony to your character! My hat is off to you!! Good job!!

Way to go above and beyond for our hobby (addiction)! No wonder the Metal Detecting Gods always seem to be smiling your way!

HH,
Sneaky6

[umrgolf]

Thank you for the kind words fellas Hopefully I'll get a chance to donate a CSA buckle (after I find the first one of course )