DISCOVERING LOUISIANA MILITIA MUSTER SITES

There are locations, other than campsites and battlefields, which produce military relics from the Civil War and earlier. Some Louisiana relic hunters prove this by searching militia muster sites in their state. This author is one of them.

By William Plummer

A CROSS TO BEAR

Most of us carry our dug trash home, only to toss it into the trash again. Or we bring the metal items to a recycling center. One Florida digger, however, has used much of his dug trash to create a work of art.

By Gary Gross

REUNITED

Perhaps dropped or discarded on the same day in 1863, two halves of a Louisiana Civil War belt buckle, found 11 years apart by two diggers, are finally reunited after over a century and a half of being separated.

By Peggy Bond

THE MONEY ROOM

Most of our readers enjoy unearthing relics, coins and other objects. But many diggers do more than just dig them; they go to great pains to display them in a proper way, such as in this story.

By Mike Counter

MAKING PEOPLE CRY

Finding and returning items, especially those with a personal connection to a loved one, can be an emotionally rewarding event. This Florida digger has experienced this on numerous occasions.

By Chip Kirkpatrick

A NEW SPOT

When oppressive summer heat prevents this diehard searcher from going privy or dump digging, he opts instead to hunt in woodland with a metal detector. He also makes some interesting finds and battles angry insects while doing so.

By Nate Long

THE SCAVENGER HUNT

It can be a daunting challenge to keep a metal detecting club interesting for its members. Fortunately, two members of the EARTH detecting club have come up with a way to engage and motivate their group.

By Larry Ehlinger