They searched for Civil War artifacts. What they found was older and rarer.

Relic hunters scouring a farm field south of Fredericksburg, Virginia, were turning up the usual Civil War artifacts when ...
WRIC

Everyday relic hunters uncover the rich history of Central Virginia

MECHANICSVILLE, Va. (WRIC) — Across the commonwealth lies a treasure trove of history, but much is still waiting to be uncovered. You might be surprised at what can be found right under your feet. One ...
Fairfax Times

Relic hunter showcases finds at Bull Run Battlefield Museum

History is all around us, but most people don’t know what they are looking for. Jon Hickox, owner of the Winery at Bull Run, not only knows where to look, he knows how to look. Hickox began hunting ...
NBC News

Civil War relic thief engaged in 'heartbreaking' destruction

Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A Virginia man convicted of taking more than 9,000 artifacts from a Civil War battlefield was engaged in "heartbreaking" destruction of ...
The Daily Progress

Virginia relic collector killed restoring Civil War cannonball at his home

CHESTER — Like many boys in the South, Sam White got hooked on the Civil War early, digging up rusting bullets and military buttons in the battle-scarred earth of his hometown. As an adult, he ...
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Civil War cannonball kills Virginia relic collector

CHESTER, Va. — Like many boys in the South, Sam White got hooked on the Civil War early, digging up rusting bullets and military buttons in the battle-scarred earth of his hometown. As an adult, he ...