American Digger Magazine

Diggin’ Kerouac: Expeditions to the Little House on Clouser

Interesting finds and entertaining history can be found at places other than battlefields and military camps. One detectorist was lucky enough to search property once inhabited by famous author Jack Kerouac.

By Ken Pelham

Searching around the Taverns of Old England

A digger in England has had terrific luck in searching around old tavern sites in his country, and offers tips on the best ways to search similar locations.

By Doug Down

Lost Picnic Groves of Central New York

A detectorist in New York State demonstrates the importance of careful and detailed research. His patient efforts have resulted in finding several very old picnic groves, previously lost to time.

By Larry Ehlinger

Arrowhead Art

An experienced relic and arrowhead hunter, after being gifted a large quantity of broken Native American points, worked together with his wife to turn many of these into eye-catching mosaics.

By Quindy Robertson

Time Traveling Detectorists

Because of some fortuitous bulldozing at their local county fairgrounds, and thanks to the machine’s operator who kindly provided permission to search, several detectorists were able to come away with some very good finds.

By Bryan W. Wolford

the Mystery of the J. W. Booth tags

The recovery of two railroad or stagecoach baggage tags from Florida begs the question: Were they once owned by America’s most infamous assassin?

By Keith Bones ElCalvou

Este’s Quest: How I Created my own Treasure Hunt

It’s not a new idea, but it is one that’s gaining in popularity: Hidden Treasure Hunts, in which valuables, usually gold, are hidden in undisclosed locations, and can only be found by solving the clues. Here’s how one person created their own.

By Esteban Limon

Looking Back: Relic Hunters Hit A Bonanza

What was it like detecting for Civil War relics in 1961? This article, extracted from The Farmville (Va.) Herald, Friday, July 28, 1961, tells about two teenagers and their finds.

Compiled by Bob Roach

Dedicated to those who preserve our past through responsible metal detecting, digging and collecting. In each issue, you'll find articles covering all types and periods of history being discovered:

• military • civilian • ancient • natural

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In American Digger Magazine, you’ll enjoy recent finds shared by our readers, including recovered artifacts such as:

coins from many eras and countries
antique buttons and buckles
antique and modern jewelry
American Revolutionary, Indian and Civil War related relics and artifacts
WWI and WWII relics
bullets, cannonballs, guns and artillery
a variety of military insignia and equipment
Native American arrowheads and other points
old pottery and bottles
fossils and meteorites

…to list just a few examples.

Other regular features include:

Stories – exciting and informative articles on metal detecting, bottle hunting, arrowhead and fossil searching, and other collecting adventures
Product Reviews – of equipment, accessories and resources related to the hobby
How-To Tips – on everything from maintaining your metal detecting equipment and how to use it, to where to search, and how to identify and restore your finds
Relic Preservation – Techniques to optimize display while conserving physical integrity and historic value
Interviews – with those who rescue and collect the past, including celebrities
Articles From Our Readers – Relic hunting enthusiasts can become aspiring American Digger authors by submitting their stories for publication consideration
And so much more!

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