Buried Treasure - James & Andrew Gardner

04/27/2026

04/27/2026

Hi.

06/17/2025

Made another trip to McGregor's Mill.
Not too much to show this trip. A nice "dropped" musket ball and a piece of a clay to***co pipe (circa early 1800s)

06/16/2025

War of 1812 U.S. Corps Artillery Coat Button.

The British fleet remained in the Chesapeake even after the Battle of Baltimore and continued to menace the citizens of Maryland. The threat of attack remained until news arrived in February of 1815 that the Treaty of Ghent had been signed and the war was over.
In Annapolis, residents celebrated the peace by illuminating their streets and houses with bonfires. On February 22, another celebration was held marking both the end of the war and George Washington's birthday. The city's cannons were fired and the State House became a "scene of light," with a full-length portrait of Washington suspended from the dome.

For the enslaved residents of Annapolis, the departure of the British fleet meant the end of a path to freedom. While 21 slaves had escaped from Annapolis to the British ships, doubtless many more would have followed their friends, family and neighbors to a new life had there been an opportunity.

06/16/2025

Was such a beautiful day, I went for a hunting trip to McGregor Mill (A historic site we have permission to hunt) That was once a Mill that was the location of a historic event that happened during the War of 1812.

Here are all of my finds for the day. Several desirable items which I'll research and share more information as I go!

01/02/2025

That makes twin sisters lol. Two 1941 Wheaties in the same hunt. They sure minted alot of those... but I always love finding them :)

01/02/2025

First coin of 2025: 1941 "Wheatie"

01/02/2025

Modern military coat button.

01/02/2025

Can't complain when you're "dirt fishing" on New Years Day.
Nothing too amazing, but snagged a cool button and a couple 1941 "Wheaties"
Also found another copper antique lipstick case but hands were too muddy to get the camera out.
Here wishing everyone a Happy New Year.

12/03/2024

You never know where treasure may hide!
Tonight when I was walking Luna, I found a fancy jewelry box on the side of the road (trash) so I took it home to clean it up.
When I took the drawers out, I found this 1911 Canada 50 cent Silver piece.
So awesome!