In this issue (Sept-Oct 2026):
Revolutionary War in the South’s Lowcountry: The Patriots
Part three of this series on the Revolutionary War in the Lowcountry of South Carolina and Georgia continues with the battle between the British Army and the Patriot Continental Army.
By Michael Wheless
The South Jersey Hoard
A massive hoard of colonial-era copper coins is uncovered by two New Jersey detectorists around an old tavern site. What they uncovered turned out to be maybe the largest hoard of its kind ever discovered in the United States.
By Dan Knight & Jay Cook
Awakening the Giants
A muddy South Carolina fossil dig led the American Digger® crew to recover ancient shark teeth, whale bones, and marine fossils while learning paleontology and experiencing prehistoric history millions of years before mankind.
By Butch Holcombe
The Treasure Pipe
Thirty years ago, a pipe full of treasure was buried in the ground. Or was it? Over that length of time, memories can fade and details become fuzzy. And what was buried turned out to be a surprise — even to the one who had buried it.
By Gary Gross
The Northeast Drought of ‘25
During the historic 2025 Northeast drought, this detectorist explored exposed reservoir beds, uncovering forgotten homesites, rare relics, coins, gold, and remarkable pieces of hidden history.
By Larry Ehlinger
The Lost Signet Ring
A tough beach search for a lost gold signet ring, with rough surf and strict rules, made the recovery anything but easy. In the end, it’s not just about finding the ring—it’s about returning a deeply meaningful piece of someone’s life.
By Phillip Mulé