Some news every detectorist dreams about

[GopherDaGold]

This gem was posted on a local detecting Facebook page...


- I am the president of a nonprofit organization and have rights to several lots in Missouri. Would anyone be interested to buying tickets to metal detect there for a good cause? It’s all volunteer on historic property and the proceeds would benefit saving a historical home and tobacco barn from the 1800s...

..along with several drool-worthy photos. She apparently has access to numerous historical sites located in my county and two adjoining counties. I began a conversation with her to find out a good friend of mine is her father-in-law. I hope that leads to many future adventures!
She was able to identify this door knob backplate and tell me which house it was from!

 

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[ToddsPoint]

I'd pay to go on a hunt for a good cause. Sounds like fun. Gary

 

[A2coins]

That sounds pretty awesome

 

[Trezurehunter]

I would if I lived closer. Good luck.

 

[CASPER-2]

a lot of historical spots hurting for money could do this
what would you pay to hit lets say a corner of Gettysburg for a day ?
some maybe up to $500

 

[MidMoTreasure]

This is a wonderful example of detectorists and local historians working together to preserve history. I live a few hours away and am looking forward to the dig when it happens.

 

[GopherDaGold]

This is a wonderful example of detectorists and local historians working together to preserve history. I live a few hours away and am looking forward to the dig when it happens.

Not many details available yet. I am in contact with her via messenger and hope to have more info soon. I know that she posted a suggested fee of $25 but that might change.
This is my hometown. The last thing I want to see is hundreds of hobbyists swarming her sites tearing up the place with little regard to the detectorists code of ethics. I've seen it before.
I plan on being very visible and very vocal and will have no qualms with escorting out any individual who fails to be good stewards of the land.
I don't mean YOU, MidMoTreasure. I think you know what I'm talkin about.