virginia

Come on Guys??? I need some help here! Found near 17th Century Home I was hunting near a home built est. 1690's, I wasn't having the greatest luck... a lot of aluminum. It was almost time to leave so I went to an area opposite of where I had been detecting and got a clean deep 77-79. At the...

Last month my wife bought me an A/T Pro with the corresponding orange pinpointer, shovel and sifter. I've lived in Virginia Beach, Va my whole life and was raised to appreciate our states history. So needless to say, I've spent a majority of my life scanning the ground were ever I may be in...

Going to be taking a trip down to Maryland/ Virginia area in a few weeks and want to get in some detecting. Does anyone know of any spots of civil war significance that allow detecting? Not looking for any secret spots, even if it is a well known area its better than nothing. I know most...

I have a bunch of artifacts that I've found in Virginia that I need some help identifying and dating. I can't seem to find a whole lot info or examples of most of the stuff that I've been finding. I have found slate and Quartz/quartzite tomahawk heads, hammers, knives, scrapers, spear points...

Hi - Anyone diving in DC, Northern Virginia or Maryland? Thanks, Laur

I live in Franklin County, always looking for hunting buddies in the surrounding areas. I'm not a total noob, I've been at it for a little over a year. Drop me a PM and maybe we can set something up!

Are there any good places to detect in Maryland and/or Virginia.

I hate to do it but I'm selling a lot of Civil War / Virginia Military Uniform Buttons: eBay item number: 182192600510 I'm starting to clean up my collections.

I'm not sure if I picked the right forum, because the object I am asking about is definitely a police badge.........BUT, my question is about the age and source more than what it actually is. First, a little info--this old badge has seen better days, but it is still readable thanks to a little...

Found: 4 buttons marked: Virginia Sic Semper Tyrannis; on back: Waterbury Co's Conn 4 buttons: Eagle and stars; on back: Superior Quality 1 button: Anchor and 3 Stars; on back: Firmin & Sons, London 1 button: Profile of man. Text: "Docendo Discimus Exnihilo Nihil Fit" which translated means...

Wow--I didn't know this thread existed until just now! I'm hoping someone can tell me something about this old store token. So far, no one I have talked to knows anything about it. Token appears to be thin copper. Thanks!

I have solved the Beale Papers and invite you to read my new book, which is formatted as a proof - the link to which is attached below. I will answer any and all questions relating to it. ( removed by mod, rule violation)

I live on Bryant Bay in Hayes, VA (Gloucester county). Today the tide was very low and I figured it would be a great time to try out my metal detector. I walked out in to the muck with my kids and here are two of the treasures we found. One looks to be a broken nail. It looks old? The other- I...

We are looking for some help in identifying a button we found at Belle Grove Plantation in King George, Virginia. We think it is a WH Horsetmann Great Seal button, but we are trying to date the period it could be from. The back is missing so we don't have a way to date it that way. From the...

Hello! I'm new here, and hoping this is the right place to put this, but I am looking for any War of 1812 artifacts such as buttons, musketballs, crossbelt plates, etc. from the War of 1812, especially if they're from the Maryland/Virginia area. British or American is fine. Thank you!

My name is Jon and I am new to the forum. Although I know what this artifact is I am hoping to receive any additional information that this community can graciously provide for my father who found this artifact nearly 20 years ago. My father found this grooved axe head 90% buried at the base of...

I'm looking for somewhere to metal detect around Petersburg, VA. I'm going to be here for a few months working at Fort Lee and I need somewhere to start. I know that getting permission from private land owners outside of city limits will probably be my best bet, but I was just wondering if...

Hello everyone this is the Manamal from Louisa, Virginia joining the hunt! I have been drilling for 25 years all over the United States and have a very good understanding of geology and how things flow in the ground. Until now I have never wanted to dig around on my personal time(hehehe) but...

Hi All: I moved to Russell Co in SW Virgina last year and am anxious to start Hunting. I have always had an interest but how that I am close to retirement I am ready to act on this hobby. I used to Bottle Hunt in NY and was always excited with any relic I found that had some history attached to...

I found this stone as part of a foundation of an old home site in South Central Virginia. I believe it may be some type of Indian carving. Does anyone know what it might be?