The publication for diggers and collectors of history

In this issue:

Medal Detective
Thanks to a metal detectorist, an engraved 1840s medal reveals the forgotten history of not only the man who owned it, but the horticultural society that awarded it to him. By Rob King

The Confederacy’s Silent Helpers
During the War Between the States, every Southerner was expected to pull their weight to help the Confederacy. This even included the students of a North Carolina deaf, mute, and blind institution. By Dean S. Thomas

Chasing The Treasures Of Northeast Florida
The coast of Florida offers much more to treasure hunters than just modern beach jewelry to detect and offshore Spanish wrecks to dive. In between, a whole world of opportunities await. By Jimmy Koenig

Buttonland
When your first find at a WWI site is a military button lying on top of the ground, the chances are that you’re in a good location. This was certainly one such place. By Bob Roach

Where It’s At!
What do you get when you take a 16 year-old relic hunter, add a father willing to play cameraman, and mix in a just dug Confederate buckle? The formula for pure excitement! By Michael Bennett

American Digger on the Road: New York
Once again we take to the road with metal detectors in hand, this time to discover the natural beauty and historical past of Western New York state. By Butch Holcombe

It Ain’t Always What It Seems
If you look for treasure long enough, you will find it. You’ll also find junk. While not as thrilling as the “good stuff,” some trash can cause heart skipping excitement. By Mike Whitfield

Plus recent finds, columns, letters and much more