Taking you far back into the Hills of West Virginia up to Spruce Knob, the highest point in the state. Why did they build up here? (Yes it is on Private Land)
Love these old cabins. If them walls could talk, the stories they could tell. Thanks Todd and Chigg for sharing this little gem 👍 "Dirty hands are happy hands"
Great dig. Spectacular view of the valley. Love it when you show an object,clean it up, talk to the Chigg, and then show what it possibly is. Always enjoy the old buildings with history of construction. Great you found a man who once lived in the very house. Kudos.
Not only would I love to detect there but I'd love to restore those buildings and live in God's country! Thanks Todd and Beau for another great video👍🎧✌️
Love the music, certainly makes you feel good. As always you manage to provide that good old history, and with sites to see. Thanks Todd, and a yell out to Chigg.
Due to life, I fell behind in episodes. I love your videos and story telling behind the videos. Your verses at the end always seem to fit with my day. Thank you and keep filming.
Always enjoy your interviews with the landowners and the music. That was a good hunt with some sweet finds. I've always had a weakness for a pretty suspender clip. Thanks for posting.
Thanks again for the great adventure. Love the history lesson. Happy the owner is saving the cabin and surrounding buildings. I y'all have alot of fun. Thanks be safe
Always relaxing out in the beautiful nature of those mountains! Trying to imagine life there. Great finds & thanks for taking us along another great adventure. 👍
Beautiful country. Special thanks to Art for sharing his home and history with us. But my favorite part were the interior shots. I wouldn't have minded if you'd dawdled a bit longer there. 😏
Great adventure. Some interesting finds. I especially enjoyed the ending showing the artifacts left in the buildings. I noticed the ceiling height, the older houses I am familiar with either had very low ceilings like that one, which requiring tall individuals to bend over, or rather tall ceilings. My grandmother was short and her house had six foot ceiling. My uncle had a house with a ten foot plus ceiling in the living room area. Some older people told me that lumber was cheaper and came in the taller sizes, I am not sure because others have said the taller ceilings were cooler in the summers, and the shorter ceilings were easier to heat in the winter. The climate may be the reason, now that I think about it ... my uncle’s house the tall ceiling was in the living room and the shorter ceilings were in the bedrooms and kitchen. The kitchen was attached but had a door that closed off from the living room, allowing company to remain cooler without having to go outside to set on the porch. Makes you wonder. Thanks again for sharing your adventures. God blessings to everyone.
Chigg screaming "How much fun are we gonna have Todd" had me laughing. Love when you two dig together. 2 good guys having a laugh and keeping history alive.
So pumped for you guys at upper tract. Such a sad but amazing pice of history. I'll be praying for the both of you. Stay safe keep the amazing content coming my friend
Love the intro music! And the notches info! ...and all your videos. I moved away from my Appalachian roots so, your videos are heart warming to me. But, love the bluegrass intros.
Welcome to the Minelab Equinox 800 gang. Glad to see you using it. I love mine. Great video as always. God bless my friend! Please tell the Chig hello for me. Love your collaboration videos.
Thank that gentleman for letting you two explore and share this with your viewers. I always wonder who decided to settle in those places. Then I moved to Florida and been over a lot of ground here and I wonder the same thing who thought hmmmm this would be a great place to build a house. Those people were a brave bunch cause I probably wouldn't have gotten any further than the coast. Lol. But I love seeing where they lived and how they chose to live
I enjoy your videos. If I might suggest. When you see furniture in a cabin such as this, you should film it. So much history can be told by it. It will either rot or be taken out of its context. Great treasures are sometimes found and there are people researching this part of our heritage. Just my thoughts. I look forward to the next video. Thx
Greetings from Victoria Australia. I would love to see you and Beau do a cabin special. Most of the cabins in Australia were of a very rudimentary construction.
Todd and Chigg, Great site and someone was still there to add to the fun, well it's always a hoot with Chigg, eh? Like that shower and the spring. Those were rugged times but it was people like them that met the call to arms and helped preserve our great country. Maybe some of the "privileged" kids today need more Appalachian History lessons. Thanks so much! Cheers, Rik
What a awesome place ...all those little buildings. I couldn't help but notice however @401 the back of the house looks like a outline of a smaller house.....is that because of the kitchen maybe being attached at that point? Y'all have safe travels 💗🕊️
Nice history and real fine hunt Todd. On the first button I'm pretty sure it had writing on the back of it, if so can't wait to find out what it says. Could thst suspender clip be a woman's corset fastener? Well you all had fun and was a pleasure to see you do so my friend. Take care
Yep I think so too. I actually start beating him each time so he doesn’t show what I find anymore saying fans will see it as a competition (MineLab vs Garrett). You will see this especially on the Fort videos...
Tough place to homestead, do you know how far it is from the top? I was up on Spruce Nob during February a few years ago, it was -47 wind chill that day. Have you all ever inquired about Fort George, fort Dickinson, or fort Fort Dinwiddie, seems nobody knows the exact location of Dinwiddie or Dickinson? The Bullpasture river next to George would be a great place to detect. Keep up the great videos.
Are those places in WV or VA? This cabin was up near the top. The road going to the very top is a fork to a private road and this land is surrounded by National Forest.
Hat buttons were screw on both WWI and WWII. Depending if it is a one piece button or a two piece button will tell its age. WWI are usually one picec and WWII are usually two piece.
Now I need to look. There is a shank on backs of them and I believe they are one piece. I was unsure though and believe it or not people get passionate about misidentification. You certainly have helped me for the future.
Here’s a tip for you ! Us coin collector’s go absolutely nuts when people with metal detectors find a coin and you all rub The dirt off 😂 If you did find a valuable coin say worth thousands rubbing it destroys the value a lot lol 😂 Tell Chiggs he needs a shave 🪒 😂
Your videos could be from National Geographic. They're that good! I am a new CZcamsr and I aspire to be as creative as you are. Where can I but your t-shirt ?
You are way too kind but I do appreciate the remark. I have a TeeSpring Store linked in the description of every video. I also have a “Store” Tab on my channel I would love for you to check out. Thanks for the sub....
Watch the change in the demeanour at the hog pen as he glances toward the cellar building. Then the comment. It's very dangerous in there. Makes me wonder. I'm just saying...
Hey....thanks! If you get a chance check out my past videos. My video style is much different than most in that I provide the background to most of my hunts.
The Metal outside was very thin to allow the vibration of made of tin which corrodes. The reed was brass which lasts centuries. I think every mountain cabin had these and I’m learning this instrument was the most common in all of Appalachia
Thanks for bringing us along. 😁👍
Howdy johnny B
Hello. 😉👍
Love these old cabins. If them walls could talk, the stories they could tell. Thanks Todd and Chigg for sharing this little gem 👍 "Dirty hands are happy hands"
Thanks Frank
Loved the old buildings, worth coming back to later. Thanks Todd.
Yep I agree we barely hit the place.
Love the cabin and outbuildings.
Thanky kindly brothers, cool old place. They left some good stuff in there.
Great dig. Spectacular view of the valley. Love it when you show an object,clean it up, talk to the Chigg, and then show what it possibly is.
Always enjoy the old buildings with history of construction. Great you found a man who once lived in the very house. Kudos.
Thanks Lynn
Not only would I love to detect there but I'd love to restore those buildings and live in God's country! Thanks Todd and Beau for another great video👍🎧✌️
This place was off the beaten path and scenic. Poor Art has no kids and his wife passed. It’s a beautiful farm.
Love the music, certainly makes you feel good. As always you manage to provide that good old history, and with sites to see. Thanks Todd, and a yell out to Chigg.
Sure will thanks!
Great video. Love to see you and the Chigg detecting together.
Thanks
These old cabins are amazing. By the way, your son’s bagpiping is wonderful. I enjoy hearing it when he plays.
Thanks Glenna
You have the best music ever! Super interesting finds! Thanks.
Haha thanks!
Nice finds!
Due to life, I fell behind in episodes. I love your videos and story telling behind the videos. Your verses at the end always seem to fit with my day. Thank you and keep filming.
Welcome back! All good.
Always enjoy your interviews with the landowners and the music. That was a good hunt with some sweet finds. I've always had a weakness for a pretty suspender clip. Thanks for posting.
I think it is a sheaf of wheat to boot.
I really enjoy the dual videos with you and the Chigg. Love how much history you give us, and how much fun yall have together.
Thanks
Always love your adventures, especially when Chigg tags along!
Great video , I loved it.
So much fun. Tons of great history and architecture. Great videography. Todd, I knew people would love it. Please keep em coming. Variety is good.
I honestly was shocked at what all we found here.
Thanks again for the great adventure. Love the history lesson. Happy the owner is saving the cabin and surrounding buildings. I y'all have alot of fun. Thanks be safe
Awesome day for you guys outdoors again this was a great opportunity to see you again on the next episode 👍👍🍺🍺🌟🌟
Awwesome Todd, yet another exciting video, really enjoy watching your shows👍👍👍
Another great video with Todd and the chigg nice finds and good history thanks
Some great artifacts inside! The old phone really neat. Enjoyed the entire video!
I was shocked no one had broken into the place. It was a time capsule.
I’m sure you and Chiggs will be hunting there for a few videos! The old structures are amazing!Excited to see what you both find! Love you guys! 😎😎
Always relaxing out in the beautiful nature of those mountains! Trying to imagine life there. Great finds & thanks for taking us along another great adventure. 👍
Thanks Diane. Cool crisp and gorgeous
Great adventures! Thanks for cleaning up and showing your finds up close!
What a wonderful and enchanting place. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Beautiful country. Special thanks to Art for sharing his home and history with us. But my favorite part were the interior shots. I wouldn't have minded if you'd dawdled a bit longer there. 😏
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives Awesome
Great adventure. Some interesting finds. I especially enjoyed the ending showing the artifacts left in the buildings.
I noticed the ceiling height, the older houses I am familiar with either had very low ceilings like that one, which requiring tall individuals to bend over, or rather tall ceilings. My grandmother was short and her house had six foot ceiling. My uncle had a house with a ten foot plus ceiling in the living room area.
Some older people told me that lumber was cheaper and came in the taller sizes, I am not sure because others have said the taller ceilings were cooler in the summers, and the shorter ceilings were easier to heat in the winter.
The climate may be the reason, now that I think about it ... my uncle’s house the tall ceiling was in the living room and the shorter ceilings were in the bedrooms and kitchen. The kitchen was attached but had a door that closed off from the living room, allowing company to remain cooler without having to go outside to set on the porch. Makes you wonder.
Thanks again for sharing your adventures. God blessings to everyone.
The buildings and landscape looks like some places here in Arkansas. Liked your adventure. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful place. Thank you for taking us along.
Chigg screaming "How much fun are we gonna have Todd" had me laughing. Love when you two dig together. 2 good guys having a laugh and keeping history alive.
So pumped for you guys at upper tract. Such a sad but amazing pice of history. I'll be praying for the both of you. Stay safe keep the amazing content coming my friend
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives I bet lol 😆
Great video! I love the close up photos and descriptions throughout! Also, got my shirt today! I will wear it with pride. Thanks again!
That’s great Daniel and faster than I thought 💭 t would be.
Love the intro music! And the notches info! ...and all your videos. I moved away from my Appalachian roots so, your videos are heart warming to me. But, love the bluegrass intros.
Thanks Dee. I have that in many of my early videos too. The music is from a local group here where I live.
I always enjoy coming with you on your adventures.
Thanks.
Thank You.
Nice place. Looks like a fun place to dig.
Welcome to the Minelab Equinox 800 gang. Glad to see you using it. I love mine. Great video as always. God bless my friend! Please tell the Chig hello for me. Love your collaboration videos.
Will do...,but he hates me using it and won’t show it in his videos.
That big hatchet!!! Neat!
I wanted it...LOL
Thank that gentleman for letting you two explore and share this with your viewers. I always wonder who decided to settle in those places. Then I moved to Florida and been over a lot of ground here and I wonder the same thing who thought hmmmm this would be a great place to build a house. Those people were a brave bunch cause I probably wouldn't have gotten any further than the coast. Lol. But I love seeing where they lived and how they chose to live
Yep I often have that thought too especially where this cabin was, well over 4,000 in elevation.
I enjoy your videos. If I might suggest. When you see furniture in a cabin such as this, you should film it. So much history can be told by it. It will either rot or be taken out of its context. Great treasures are sometimes found and there are people researching this part of our heritage. Just my thoughts. I look forward to the next video. Thx
Thanks for taking us along. Loved it
Excellent show enjoyed varyuch
Thank you so much 🙂
New subscriber, Todd.
Appreciate that you carefully describe your findings.
Enjoying your channel & content, thanks...
Awesome Dave. Thanks for coming over. Take a look at some of my past videos they all are unique.
Being able to approximate the age of the building by the type of joints is pretty cool. Thanks for another great video.
Thanks Michael.
Great work with the videos Todd
Greetings from Victoria Australia.
I would love to see you and Beau do a cabin special. Most of the cabins in Australia were of a very rudimentary construction.
I didn’t know Aquachigger sang so good 😊,Interesting history!!
Todd and Chigg,
Great site and someone was still there to add to the fun, well it's always a hoot with Chigg, eh? Like that shower and the spring.
Those were rugged times but it was people like them that met the call to arms and helped preserve our great country.
Maybe some of the "privileged" kids today need more Appalachian History lessons.
Thanks so much!
Cheers,
Rik
Yep...hardship is the best shaper of character.
One of your best Todd.
Thanks for the video.
Hey Scott thanks!
Absolutely love all of the out buildings. Nice finds guys, beautiful land. You two are the best.
Another good un Todd ! Love the music too...
Magical history tour!
Great job thanks
Great video; very informative. Thank you for posting!
Thanks Michael.
At 10:00 min; what you found was an old style hair scissor. That knob on the side gave you a little more control.
The loop thing is part of a scissor type candle snuffer. The protrusion is one of 3 found on them so that they stand flat.
Yep! So many had other suggestions but you are spot on.
What a awesome place ...all those little buildings. I couldn't help but notice however @401 the back of the house looks like a outline of a smaller house.....is that because of the kitchen maybe being attached at that point? Y'all have safe travels 💗🕊️
Yep the kitchen was attached there.
Nice history and real fine hunt Todd. On the first button I'm pretty sure it had writing on the back of it, if so can't wait to find out what it says. Could thst suspender clip be a woman's corset fastener?
Well you all had fun and was a pleasure to see you do so my friend. Take care
Oh man did I not show it? Goodness I need to take a look myself now...LOL. It dates 1810-1830. I was shocked to find military buttons there.
Great old man (Art) and the one with the AHD t-shirt on.
Nice to see they're trying to preserve them before its too late
Yep. So sad about the extinction of the animals due to habitat destruction. Hopefully at least the Elk and Red Wolf make it.
Hey Todd! You beat the Chigg on the best finds today
Yep I think so too. I actually start beating him each time so he doesn’t show what I find anymore saying fans will see it as a competition (MineLab vs Garrett). You will see this especially on the Fort videos...
Amazing how they lived and not very long ago. To use a drum to take showers and paint it black so the water would get hot. That amazes me.
😀😀 Wow son your good. Well done.
Hay old man.
Haha thanks!
Fantastic video
Just remember when you go digging around in old cabin homes like that. Some one lived their entire life and most likely died in it.
Hi Todd. The item at 16:33 looks to me like a hook for a pair of leather boots. I may be wrong, but I've seen some that looks just like that
Now I will have to check it out...interesting
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives let me know what you find out please
I HAD FUN!
Very nice WWl - WWll button . Congrats !
Thanks! I was shocked to find them.
Two peas in a pod. 🤗✌️💕
Tough place to homestead, do you know how far it is from the top? I was up on Spruce Nob during February a few years ago, it was -47 wind chill that day. Have you all ever inquired about Fort George, fort Dickinson, or fort Fort Dinwiddie, seems nobody knows the exact location of Dinwiddie or Dickinson? The Bullpasture river next to George would be a great place to detect. Keep up the great videos.
Are those places in WV or VA? This cabin was up near the top. The road going to the very top is a fork to a private road and this land is surrounded by National Forest.
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives www.google.com/maps/place/Fort+Dickinson/@37.976656,-79.6661114,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xb676fd13a08ecf8f?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi7uavC-ZrxAhUiAZ0JHbisCu0Q_BIwG3oECEAQBQ
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives www.google.com/maps/place/Site+of+Fort+George/@38.2667761,-79.5414934,15.37z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x884b5151676da16b:0x9d3deb7a0dd7d3b1!8m2!3d38.2700584!4d-79.541132
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives www.google.com/maps/place/Fort+Dinwiddie/@38.0811874,-79.8448803,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x600fb7459dc7c0a5!8m2!3d38.0811874!4d-79.8448803
@@stevenicholoson3770 can you get a permission there?
i dont think i'd like the old day. i have did it for 7 days . but it is fun to just look and dig .
at 21.52 is a line mans hatchet the square hole is for tightening the bolts on the telephone poles
Wasn’t that a nice one? It was a beautiful piece.
My moms family lived on the highest point in maryland backbone mt
Hey I’ve been there many times.
Hat buttons were screw on both WWI and WWII. Depending if it is a one piece button or a two piece button will tell its age. WWI are usually one picec and WWII are usually two piece.
Now I need to look. There is a shank on backs of them and I believe they are one piece. I was unsure though and believe it or not people get passionate about misidentification. You certainly have helped me for the future.
Remember that Vols are winners!
It’s great to be a Tennessee Volunteer...I say it’s great to be....
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives yes it is!! Haha, thanks for the answer. I’ve seen all of your CZcams videos! And love them all.
Here’s a tip for you !
Us coin collector’s go absolutely nuts when people with metal detectors find a coin and you all rub
The dirt off 😂
If you did find a valuable coin say worth thousands rubbing it destroys the value a lot lol 😂
Tell Chiggs he needs a shave 🪒 😂
Yep I know this and really only do it for Lincoln’s. Never silver or large Coppers. Some reason those Lincoln cents seem to get so crusty....LOL
Your videos could be from National Geographic. They're that good! I am a new CZcamsr and I aspire to be as creative as you are. Where can I but your t-shirt ?
You are way too kind but I do appreciate the remark. I have a TeeSpring Store linked in the description of every video. I also have a “Store” Tab on my channel I would love for you to check out. Thanks for the sub....
The compact could be rouge, or tooth powder. Maybe even a container for a healing ointment. Not likely face powder compact because it is too small.
Likely Rouge but I’ve been finding more of these it seems.
Watch the change in the demeanour at the hog pen as he glances toward the cellar building. Then the comment. It's very dangerous in there. Makes me wonder. I'm just saying...
Ok I’m one of your newbies
Show us your stuff 😘
Hey....thanks! If you get a chance check out my past videos. My video style is much different than most in that I provide the background to most of my hunts.
Why are pieces of harmonicas so commonly found? Were they poorly made or fragile?
The Metal outside was very thin to allow the vibration of made of tin which corrodes. The reed was brass which lasts centuries. I think every mountain cabin had these and I’m learning this instrument was the most common in all of Appalachia
Todd, did you find out what year the owner lived in that cabin?👍🏻
In the 1970’s.
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives Thanks Todd👍🏻
Any idea about the skeletons?
We didn’t find skeletons at this house. There was a dead cow nearby.
More history not taught today
Looks like the handle of some scissors...
Candle wick trimmers....I would have loved to have found the whole thing.
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives I just knew it! Trimmers works! Thank-you!