Metal Detecting - 1800's Swimming hole

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  • čas přidán 15. 05. 2013
  • This dig took place around a 1700 and 1800's swimming hole, where even the families of the elite involved in the town's business and political affairs would frequent .
    On any given 90 degree plus summer day, people would come here to cool down from the sometimes dangerous effects of the heat .
    They would come in winter as well, to enjoy their probably newly discovered sport of ice skating .... The surrounding shoreline is now covered in dense brush, trees and thorn bushes, which is a good indication that the ground and it's 1800's contents is generally undisturbed, and was spared the hand of progress which usually wipes an area clean of all historical artifacts .
    There is also an adjacent wooded area along side this water hole, which was the home site of one of the town's first settlers, where in a later generation, the home style mansion was converted into the local poor house for the less fortunate within the community.
    All in all, the ground has been undisturbed .... how many metal detectors have hit this place over the years, I don't know .... but never have I come to a site, where nothing is left in the ground, because other metal detectors have been there before .... there's always something there .
    Thanks for watchin, and good luck on your next hunt .
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Komentáře • 513

  • @caroltenge5147
    @caroltenge5147 Před 6 lety +14

    music sucks...

    • @DigginAmerica
      @DigginAmerica  Před 6 lety +6

      Really ?... how about this one little girl --->> czcams.com/video/vo9Fja5x04o/video.html

    • @robbygee2539
      @robbygee2539 Před 6 lety +3

      Ha ha ha haaaa!

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety +1

    Thanks Newdis,
    I know what you mean about big old trees, and why we all like them.
    There is a tree on one of my metal detecting sites that I have an 1800's photo of when it was only a few years old.
    To know that tree was there, in that time in History is a great feeling .
    Have a good weekend my friend .

  • @conan6908
    @conan6908 Před 9 lety

    Love that old-time violin folk music along with the lore of yesteryear's old, long-lost, long forgotten reminders of the distant past. Thanks Wild Bill.

  • @JIMinBama1
    @JIMinBama1 Před 10 lety +14

    I smoked 2 packs a day for 40 years .
    I used Chantix to quit and succeeded . I been smoke free now for 1&1/2 years and do not miss it at all . Chantix does what they advertise . You can get a coupon on line given by Pfizer for $75.00 off . Loved your video . Keep up the good work .

    • @metatechnologist
      @metatechnologist Před 9 lety

      ***** Until your next doctor's appointment! Oh, wait, you must not believe in going to the doctor!

    • @jerrygriffin5443
      @jerrygriffin5443 Před 9 lety

      Thanks

    • @mikeh1603
      @mikeh1603 Před 9 lety +1

      I had my third stroke August 29 2014 . Smoked 3 packs a day some times for 40 years . I haven't had a cigarette since made up my mind that's it I quit . Haven't had one since ...

    • @mikeh1603
      @mikeh1603 Před 8 lety

      three patches cold turkey 8/14/14 smoke free , you got to have motivation I guess .

    • @robertj.oliverphotographer3622
      @robertj.oliverphotographer3622 Před 6 lety

      JIMinBama1 chantix is a miracle drug..I smoked 35 years and I've been smoke free for 5....thanks chantix

  • @michaelbosmoe5178
    @michaelbosmoe5178 Před 9 lety +16

    You know what would be even more awesome than your finds? If you brought a bag with you to pick up trash along the way, and if you didnt just throw your cigarette butts on the ground, bring it in, bring it out.

  • @bombud1
    @bombud1 Před 10 lety +2

    holy shit that music! "so i got drunk, my wife left me, i crashed my pickup truck, and the dog goes baaaaaaaawwww"

  • @jamesfreud1
    @jamesfreud1 Před 7 lety

    Aww man I immediately liked this video the second I turned it on. I love ol Dee-wight! It don't get no better than that.

  • @jaxflfreebird
    @jaxflfreebird Před 8 lety +5

    That song at the end of the video that most of us recognize from Ken Burn's Civil War saga, is that the Ashokan Farewell? Love the tune whatever it is called and it is so appropriate here.

    • @GILLEBRATH
      @GILLEBRATH Před 8 lety

      +jaxflfreebird Yes sounds like it, my dear mothers burial tune . Thanks for reminder.

  • @stemart1641
    @stemart1641 Před 8 lety

    Oh man!! 8:20....what a great looking place to detect. Plenty of shade & old trees! Lucky you.

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    I agree Ron ... music, composers, singers and musicians
    come from a very special place in this world .
    And most times Life, and the History of the coins and Relics we find, is what the song is all about my friend .
    Have a great weekend .

  • @WhitesElectronics1950
    @WhitesElectronics1950 Před 8 lety

    Appreciate you letting us tag along on CZcams for some of your digs.

  • @-ShootTheGlass-
    @-ShootTheGlass- Před 9 lety +2

    ...that 1898 dime is awesome to find !

  • @Coinazoid
    @Coinazoid Před 8 lety

    It never gets old does it. That barber was just waiting for you. Great to see the live save. Awesome digs!

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    I hear ya Gary .....:)
    Their hearts are in the right place my friend .
    Have a great weekend .

  • @brookthrubamboo
    @brookthrubamboo Před 11 lety

    Yes indeed, the "hand of progress" you mentioned in your video description not only wipes an area clean of all historical artifacts (as you very politely put it), but in my words, the hand of progress completely rapes any history that is left. Sadly, there really isn't much left. Great job on finding this site and sharing it with all of us. This is really special, as there just aren't places like this around much anymore. Few and far between.

  • @wickedslickpics
    @wickedslickpics Před 10 lety +1

    You need an LED. Putting cigs on the ground and matches is a bit risky but your a big boy. I'm sure you know what your doing. Good finds! Thanks for the vid.

  • @Derrick6162
    @Derrick6162 Před 8 lety +2

    Good finds bro, Love the violin music, very nice. Thanks. heard some Dwight Yoakum in there too.

  • @Zillionz100
    @Zillionz100 Před 11 lety

    Rarely do i meet really good people like you Wild Bill. Thank You for sharing the adventure.

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Bill,
    And congratulations on the nice Barber you recovered on your last hunt as well .
    And yes, the "Ashokan Farewell" ... a real nice tune .
    Good luck on your next hunt, and stay cool in the heat my friend .

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Billy,
    And congratulations again on that great 1923 Australian Half Penny.
    Sorry the bigger lamb didn't make it my friend .
    Hope you have a great weekend, and good luck on your next hunt .
    BILL .

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Ash,
    Enjoyed your last hunt as well my friend .
    Congratulations on that nice Silver Cufflink .
    BILL .

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Scott & Curcha,
    And Congratulations Scott on that great 1842 Seated Liberty Half Dime you recovered .... Excellent find, and loved your reaction when you found it .
    And also to Churcha for the excellent condition 1863 Indian Head Penny.
    You folks are sure doin some serious diggin out there my friends .
    Keep up the good work ... Good luck on your next hunt, and keep cool out there this summer !

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Glad Jaydog gave you the info my friend,
    The "Ashokan Farewell" .... great tune, with great feeling .
    Good luck on your next hunt .

  • @RaySarasin
    @RaySarasin Před 10 lety +1

    Great video thanks for sharing and good luck with your hunt cheers

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Kim,
    At first I thought it was a bit big for that, but you're right ... and I think that's what it is .
    Have a great weekend my friend .

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Chris,
    And great energy in that video you posted, when you and Rick recovered that excellent Large Cent .
    Good luck on your next hunt my friend .

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Jimmy,
    And congrats on that roll of Silver Mexican Dimes you recovered.
    Great hunt .

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Jim,
    I hope you're out there right now, hunting in that great way that you do, because I know when you're swingin that coil, if it's down there, you're gonna find it .
    Good luck my friend ... hope you find a big "Silver Capped Bust" !
    BILL .

  • @jaymoge
    @jaymoge Před 11 lety +1

    Dude, you really need a flashlight lol, I know matches are free but damn..... Don't start a fire in there Bill, great video and awesome finds.

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks DR,
    Great job on the Rings and Diamonds on your last hunt my friend .
    Good luck next time out there .

  • @DelawareDigger
    @DelawareDigger Před 11 lety

    Very nice violinist, and sweet finds friend. Thank you for sharing.

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Ian,
    And congratulations on finding your oldest coin to date .
    Great Silver Hammered my friend .
    Good luck on your next hunt .
    BILL .

  • @05222007MER
    @05222007MER Před 11 lety

    You keep yourself cool this summer too Bill. Guess we'll have to hunt early in the mornings.
    Scott & Curcha

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Nunz A,
    I like the button too, very ornate .
    Sorry to hear about your soil conditions, I've hunted hard, compacted soil as well ... rough on the hands and wrists over a prolonged period of time .
    Good luck on your next hunt my friend .
    BILL .

  • @05222007MER
    @05222007MER Před 11 lety

    Great hunt Bill! Congrats on the Old coins, really thought that button was cool. Look forward to the next video my friend. Be safe and HH!!!
    Scott & Curcha

  • @MrWhitetails4ever
    @MrWhitetails4ever Před 9 lety

    Great Dig and nice Barber. Looks like your hunting the right places to find the targets others have missed.

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Al-Fu,
    Great job on your last hunt my friend .
    Have a great weekend .
    BILL .

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Al,
    Really enjoyed watching your hunts tonight my friend .
    You sure got some great sites out there in Indiana .
    Have a great weekend .
    BILL .

  • @dawncanbegrumpyinthemornin1408

    Congrats on your find. Those coins are amazing, and the button with the thread attached is gorgeous!

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Warrior,
    That Mill Site you discovered, and are hunting is incredible.
    Even the Bottle dump area is clearly exposed, when sometime they lay well hidden and hard to find .
    Good luck on your next hunt my friend .
    BILL .

  • @newdls2977
    @newdls2977 Před 11 lety

    Nice Video and like the music.. I love the big old trees, and great find!

  • @RealGrandDini
    @RealGrandDini Před 8 lety +5

    sad that first part of the video about how local people don't know there own woods.... its growing like that every year in america... people are forgetting history.... cool video!

  • @richardleighton5009
    @richardleighton5009 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice hunt gotta love those old sites and that was on my birthday i had turned 52 that day . just turned 60 and got a garret ace 400 and am about to go hunt a site with home still there it was finish being built 1796 house and massive barn , the barn with space to walk under the whole barn that's here in western Maine, wish me luck big place and lots to look over - not sure if it's been detected before but by now i'd have to say yes but who knows i don't and no one else does either. Rick Out.

  • @reo4roger
    @reo4roger Před 9 lety +4

    nice find, I sure hope you stepped on that lit cig you threw on the ground

  • @-OPPORTUNITYBARN-
    @-OPPORTUNITYBARN- Před 11 lety

    nice the thread still attached...sweet barber..when I find a silver..I can feel it in my veins..... love your videos...keep on digging..

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Max,
    Looks like that jetty removal project stirred things up for the better out there my friend .
    Good luck on your next hunt .

  • @marilynstoflet4897
    @marilynstoflet4897 Před 8 lety +3

    I subscribed because you were listening to Dwight Yokam! And I liked what you found!

  • @oldhdriderhdrider5822
    @oldhdriderhdrider5822 Před 7 lety +3

    Nice. Thanks for sharing

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Pat,
    Completely enjoyed watching you and Danny hunt my friend.
    Good luck next time out there .
    BILL .

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Gene,
    Just watched your "Diggin in Virginia XXII" hunt again,
    a lot of History and great finds there, including that complete Sabre/Sword
    at the end of the video ..... incredible hunt .
    Good luck on your next hunt my friend .
    BILL .

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Joshua,
    And congratulations on that very old Hand made Cross
    you recovered from the 1800's, and your oldest coin to date,
    an 1837 Half Penny ... great finds my friend .
    Good luck on your next hunt .
    BILL .

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Lyle,
    Have a great weekend my friend .

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Jay,
    LOL .... Already picked up a nice LED Penlight .
    I never expect to hunt till dark, but somehow always find myself there .
    Good luck on your next hunt my friend .
    BILL .

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 10 lety

    Thanks Ann and Bec,
    Looking forward to watching your very interesting Gold hunts.
    Have a great week my friends .

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Hard to imagine how simple life was back then .
    A harmonica was played, a candle lit the night,
    people dressed warmly to protect from the cold,
    and horses walking by slowly, on a soft dirt road,
    Must have been very quiet back then .

  • @MrMeangene21
    @MrMeangene21 Před 11 lety

    Cool deal Bill, that '98 Barber is in great shape!!!

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Wayne,
    Have a great weekend my friend .

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks John,
    Really enjoyed your last hunt, and finds video my friend.
    Incredible History in all of your Coins and Artifacts .
    Went out and bought an LED Light a few days ago .... lol
    Hope the weather breaks warm and dry, to a great season for you,
    and good luck on every one of your hunts .
    BILL .

  • @Lipo
    @Lipo Před 10 lety +3

    Love the music at the end. Great video!

  • @robotpizza
    @robotpizza Před 10 lety +1

    Nice to see a video with someone using a White's detector for a change!

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Matt, and congrats on a great year of Silver so far.
    Good luck on your next hunt .
    BILL .

  • @arturoahedo7067
    @arturoahedo7067 Před 7 lety

    Very beautiful, music and digging, first time on your channel.

  • @magicwands1
    @magicwands1 Před 11 lety

    great video bill some wonderful finds from your history good luck on your next hunt HH and best wishes,,,pat

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Jaydog,
    Have a great weekend .

  • @UtahRedneckNichols
    @UtahRedneckNichols Před 9 lety

    Nice Video, Thanks for sharing it with us!!

  • @oldgold1100
    @oldgold1100 Před 11 lety

    Great video Bill, I enjoyed watching it. It's funny how the best finds always come when you least expect them, nice little find. I think you need a little key ring torch matey.
    Thanks for showing us.
    John.

  • @dottiegnyc1
    @dottiegnyc1 Před 7 lety

    Really enjoyed your video and the beautiful violin music, well done!

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Pictonguy1234567,
    Really enjoyed watchin and listening to your video about all of your finds up in Canada .
    Great stuff dude ... Good luck on your next hunt .

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Frank,
    I'm watchin your hunts right now buddy ... that Park you hit with 7 Silvers, 6 within the last hour of the night hunt is incredible dude !
    Everyone knows, when you hit a place like that, you stay on it !!
    Great work, and excellent specific area of that park .

  • @gadamcyk
    @gadamcyk Před 9 lety

    Love the videos, big fan, the violen solo at a the end was a nice touch, Beautiful

  • @MississippiTreasureHunter

    Great looking barber. Nice observation on the overgrowth. Some great finds. HH

  • @QuaaludeCharlie
    @QuaaludeCharlie Před 9 lety

    I smoked 2 packs a day for 38 years . Camel Non filter , I have two Metal Detectors that are fairly cheep , might be buying one stick at Harbor Freight , Some really nice finds , looks like a sweet spot , keep digging - Peace :)QC

  • @jaxflfreebird
    @jaxflfreebird Před 8 lety +3

    This guy can't afford a flashlight? I guess he was hoping to find a flashlight.

    • @arnieleitch697
      @arnieleitch697 Před 8 lety

      +biggdaddy2001 you never littered in your life nah

    • @arnieleitch697
      @arnieleitch697 Před 8 lety +1

      +biggdaddy2001 I find that very impossible that you have not once littered in your life

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks DelawareDigger,
    Good luck on that Cellar hole, looks like a great site .
    BILL .

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Chris,
    Workin on a couple of bottle digs right now ... yeah old bottles are like works of art, compared to today's plastics .
    Like the way you guy's shot that nickel in your first vid ... great shot .
    BILL .

  • @bobbymillionaire1825
    @bobbymillionaire1825 Před 8 lety

    That V Nickel could have been somebodies salary. Amazing fine - thanks for the video and your time. Subbed.

  • @jeffcorbin9967
    @jeffcorbin9967 Před 10 lety

    Wow...nice finds and really good video.

  • @aliciamersdorf4426
    @aliciamersdorf4426 Před 7 lety

    Wonderful finds and beautiful music.

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Aaron,
    Picked up a nice pen light for the next time it gets dark on me like that .
    Good luck out there this weekend .
    BILL .

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks JoJo,
    And good luck on that site you're hitting this weekend .
    BILL .

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Bradygoodz,
    Have a great weekend .

  • @StarLight-yk6es
    @StarLight-yk6es Před 6 lety +1

    Mate ,I loved the violin ! Baught a tear to my eye ! :) fuck the haters ! Nice work brother ,peace from Australia .

  • @choppergirl
    @choppergirl Před 9 lety +6

    You've got a whole pond there you can wash things off with. I never understand why metal detectors don't take a half gallon of water and a pan along to wash things off with in the field. Essential kit IMHO. Its a lot less rough on the object then rubbing it with your finger.

    • @PastorRob77
      @PastorRob77 Před 9 lety

      CHOPPERGIRL AIRWAR I was thinking the same thing. I bring a plastic container in my bag and put all my dirty finds there rather than rubbing them. Once I get near some water, I wash the finds clean. Saves scratching a nice old coin.

    • @AndrexT
      @AndrexT Před 9 lety

      +CHOPPERGIRL AIRWAR Water? Masonry cleaner! Fizz, Fizz, clean.

    • @jaxflfreebird
      @jaxflfreebird Před 8 lety

      +CHOPPERGIRL AIRWAR I don't even have a metal detector but I immediately understood that a flashlight and some water would come in very handy. I'm wondering how much money it would take to set me up in such a hobby. I don't need the best or most expensive metal detector, just a good one. It looks like fun. Yeah, you have to understand some people are going to think you're a dork, but I think most guys over 45 have grown up to where they won't care too much if the appear to be dorky. Young people are too worried that they won't look hip or cool. That all changes when you get old, fat, have kids, get divorced or simply have the perspective of an older person. For much of our life we know we are not old. In the rest of our life we have to admit we are older, boobs and asses sag, muscles sag, it's harder to "get it up and to keep it up", we have wrinkles and we have grown tired of the bullshit of having to go through worrying about how we appear to others.

  • @fourseasonsmagnetfishing

    Great video and some nice finds !

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks ... I haven't looked it up but surprisingly they aren't valued as much as they should be .... a few dollars at best .
    I think they're a real work of art, especially the reverse side ... wish today's coins could look like that .
    Have a great weekend .

  • @acurrie9068
    @acurrie9068 Před 11 lety

    I enjoyed the video, great music, storys and finds.

  • @heathermiller8544
    @heathermiller8544 Před 10 lety

    Love this video. Thanks for sharing it.

  • @johngold9914
    @johngold9914 Před 11 lety

    Great music. Nice finds. Keep up the good work!

  • @SkyKing101010
    @SkyKing101010 Před 10 lety

    Excellent! Very nice finds.

  • @brookthrubamboo
    @brookthrubamboo Před 11 lety

    If only that swimming hole and old trees could talk. I would love to know the history of this place. Clearly a place that brought much joy to many people over all the years. Sad how it is seemingly abandoned and no longer a gathering place. Times were so much more innocent and simple than they are today. These days life has so much stress, so many worries, and most young people's idea of a good time is lighting up the crack pipe. Sad, so very sad.

  • @rogerbeavers2149
    @rogerbeavers2149 Před 5 lety

    Cool finds man. Nice work! Keep enjoying life!

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks Stacy,
    Have a great weekend my friend .
    BILL .

  • @TheSunergizer
    @TheSunergizer Před 10 lety +8

    Love your passion. How about an LED head light instead of matches.:)

  • @Johnsmith-py5gs
    @Johnsmith-py5gs Před 11 lety

    That button was on some ladies fav dress its history coming alive. Good stuff keep it up.

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 11 lety

    Thanks DiggingMichigan,
    Have a great Memorial Day weekend .
    BILL .

  • @DigginAmerica
    @DigginAmerica  Před 10 lety

    The button is from a time, where only candles lit the night my friend,
    I think the thread somehow lends a personal connection to the person
    who used it last .... you would enjoy this Paula,
    you should try it sometime ... Even without a detector, you can visit old home sites, and still find incredible things .
    Good luck, and let me know if you start hunting so I can watch to see what you find .....:)

  • @MsPaula46
    @MsPaula46 Před 10 lety +1

    Love what you are doing, I'd love to try as well. But be careful dropping those matches and cigarettes! ;)

  • @bodge6886
    @bodge6886 Před 5 lety

    Nice finds fella, well done, persistance pays.

  • @Sean-Murphy
    @Sean-Murphy Před 10 lety

    Beautiful dime! Great button too!

  • @rowan729
    @rowan729 Před 9 lety

    Love the Ashokan Farewell at the end