Hi everyone,
My name is Rick, and I am in the Charlotte, NC area. I did some artifact hunting a few years ago on a spot close by home, and became hooked immediately. There is something thrilling about pulling a piece of stone from the earth that has lain unseen for hundreds or thousands of years. It gives me a sense of connection to the land, and to our history. All of my finds to date have come from within the city limits, which I think is remarkable. I am a neophyte when it comes to typology and dating of artifacts, but I am learning more every day, and this place is a wealth of information. I hope I can contribute to the board, and educate myself at the same time. If anyone is in the area and wants to get together for a hunt, or to examine collections and trade ideas, please let me know.