Metal Detecting a Route of George Washington’s Army

Armed with new information, I return to a place I've been in the past with a new strategy to find what historical artifacts may be hidden beneath our feet.
Original music by Brad Martin
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[@lw1343]

To touch something last touched by a colonist has to be an incredible feeling.

[@monkeman319]

Very true

[@EngineEngineer]

@Picolas Cage The product debuted at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, but it didn't have much success. The modern zipper was eventually designed in 1913 by Gideon Sundback, who worked at the Universal Fastener Company in Hoboken, New Jersey. He received a patent for his “Separable Fastener" in 1917.

[@friedrice69]

Would be so cool!!

[@Hammondguy88]

If only those finds could talk.What a story they would tell

[@jadesea562]

@@Hammondguy88 a story of average human life, going through the daily motions of living, a living less convenient than modern times, less comfortable due to lack of things like air conditioning and transportation. A general lack of connectivity so probably a few friends with mundane average human interactions. Only to one day fall off of something and wait in the mud for hundreds of years to be found.

[@compilerofvideos]

i keep thinking about the guy that lost the spoon. i imagine there was probably a conversation with his buddies when they made camp about how he cant find his spoon anywhere lol

[@chrisjordan4574]

Brad, you made my day!!! As a veteran seeing that Continental USA button filled me with pride and awe for the soldier who wore it!!! Thank you so much for the saving of history 👍👍👍

[@GMMD]

Thanks for. watching, Chris!

[@maxsands3861]

Who ever was wearing that button was fighting for the birth of our nation, what a great video for Independence Day! Very glad to hear that you keep gps records on finds. That's cool!

[@MuscleDad420]

Could have been a thief who swiped the soldier's coat. Which I guess is also appropriate because the whole country is run top-to-bottom by grifters.

[@maxsands3861]

@@MuscleDad420 Well they're doing a pretty good job because I get to do whatever I want in this country, best county in the whole world!!!!!!!!!!

[@frankcox1840]

And now you have these people in our country that don’t give a shit about our flag and country

[@JamesBu11]

@@MuscleDad420 Could have been an Indian who killed the soldier and tore the buttons off as he looked through his clothes?

[@rerun3283]

@@frankcox1840 lol.

[@carolewebber9974]

Wow! I have never felt closer to American history than watching you uncover that Continental button. The music, the scenery, the videography, the editing and your respectful attitude - I always look forward to Fridays.

[@GMMD]

So glad to hear that Carole, thanks for watching!

[@tomboyqueenX]

Just try to imagine how much work it took to unearth and move all the stones that were used on the walls. That, along with all the other difficulties they encountered, it gives you a clearer picture of just how hard life must have been.

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

I know this is an old post. They were Strong, tough as nails, and worked their butts off from daybreak to dark.

[@andrewpennell37]

No matter how much or how little you find you always make it interesting and educational. The Continental Army button was the cherry on top it makes me as a viewer feel like I'm looking over your shoulder while you're doing the digging. And we have the benefit of no mosquitoes LOL. Keep up the good work

[@GMMD]

Thanks for the kind words, Andrew!

[@jude.v25]

You remain my favorite channel, Brad. Thanks for braving the 'skeeters and for the time you put into editing. Always a joy to watch.

[@GMMD]

So glad to hear that, Steven!

[@fedupnow61859]

Everytime it amazes me the beauty of the Vt. woods. Pretty sweet finds today. That Continental Army Button blew me away. Lucky fella.

[@gcassinell]

southern VT & north eastern lake, Arlington area have TONS of history. I need to get back out there yesterday :(

[@gcassinell]

discorperted wasn’t many ticks in VT until recently. Last 10 years.. growing up in VT I never seen a single tick & was in the woods everyday!

[@777jones]

discorperted full of ghosts

[@stringline2]

Graham Cassinell same in Ohio

[@mejim707]

Hooked on your videos man. My mother showed me one months ago and now I’m hooked. Whenever I come over we marathon your channel. Even got one of those leather keychain(stamps). Always looking forward to new additions. Very interesting stuff, beautiful scenery, great music and fine editing. Keep up the amazing work!

[@GMMD]

That's so great to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@JostenDooley]

I dont know how I ended up here but this is pretty awesome

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

Incredible Brad! Congrats on the mind blowing finds!

[@twistoffat]

Its a militia button from Roxbury and Manchester CT

[@petyrbaelish1718]

I disagree. It is a militia button, but from Manchester, England that was probably brought to America in the 1700's by the English colonists. Just like how one of the buttons he found said 'London'. The same British colonists, and their kids, who later rebelled against their own government to form the United States.

[@HavocHerseim]

Because?

[@gazbradster]

I`m in Manchester England lol

[@davidstephens8871]

Manchester New Hampshire, Roxbury was a small mining town in NH

[@seantyree8443]

@@petyrbaelish1718 its manchester new hampshire and theres a town roxbury, its a militia button

[@hollyannwalther]

Amazing history right there!!!! So cool!!! We are using you in our class for history. Love the way you explain and know what they are. Thank you!! I’m just as excited for you as you find these amazing history finds!

[@rikspector]

I hope you had a great fourth, that USA button is awesome. Have you tried using a bug net for your face? Nice picture of a Jack in the Pulpit We had a 27 acre farm in Jackson, NJ There was a lot of History in that area. I spent most of my early years wandering the woods and looking at everything..No metal detectors in those days(1947 to about 1954) Found some Leni-Lenapi arrowheads and some trade pottery and broken clay pipes. Our neighbors home(the nelsons) was built in the 1730s or so, and he farmed the land between his house and the brook(north branch of the Metedeconk River). The field had a lot of arrowheads and some turtles feeding on the wild strawberries. Many has initials carved into their carapaces. In 1960, we lost the farm but that summer I was walking the field and found a huge box turtle. When I turned it over it had carving on the shell. Lt Opey Y co. 189? How old was that turtle to have been big enough to have that carving a still be alive in 1960? I suspect LT. Opey might have been with some NJ regiment from the Spanish American War. I almost took it home, but then I figured ..what if it died? So I left it there,, a living tribute to our past. Cheers, Rik Spector .

[@rikspector]

@@bleirdo_dude I wonder how old THAT turtle was? Cheers, Rik Spector

[@ryders_mom]

AMAZING!!! Love your videos. They're like watching a cinematic history film/documentary. Your nature shots are captivating.

[@GMMD]

Thanks Kristyn!

[@jackwoods330]

I enjoy watching your metal detecting and all of the things of the years gone by, keep up the good work and keep the Movies of your detecting!

[@cynthiaswearingen1037]

Brad, somehow I missed this video, and I sure am glad I found it! Beautiful find of the buttons, shoe buckles, and particularly the USA Revolutionary War button! You certainly deserve these wonderful finds! Woo hoo!!!

[@chrisbrown3907]

Your excitement is contagious. Way to go. Thank you for taking us on your adventures.

[@slapoutindixie7537]

Awesome how a lil snippet of info from a history book can put you spots you might have passed by in the past and put you on pay dirt!!!! It goes to show everything is not just around the dwellings ... I enjoyed this one👍🏻

[@antiquarian3942]

Amazing historical finds Brad, love hearing you tell the stories behind the sites that you hunt. Can I make a suggestion, that you consider tagging a pic at the end of your video's with the finds all washed up. Showing up pics of your finds still dirty in-the-field doesn't do your finds justice. - Dave

[@rubyandme7425]

The thing that looks like a half buckle, I think could be a shoulder buckle that would of held a leather belt for a sword scabbard, possibly... Love this video, great finds.........

[@nickmontoya8029]

intriguing! love seeing these comments.

[@bsimpson639]

My wild guess is maybe the back part of a spur? I need to search some Google images. I don't have any historical basis for my guess; just imagination.

[@Will_Saz]

Kinda looked like a fire steel to me.

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

Brad, I have to say this, Your musical skills and music is excellent and you do a perfect job of adding it to your videos. Such a multi-talented guy. This must be before you got the Thermocell.

[@paulinestraker8656]

I am working my way through your video's and I absolutely love them. Never stop posting!!

[@tortoiseyard]

I love your videos, just love them. The history of each find, it is incredible. Keep posting because I look forward to every video!

[@GMMD]

So glad to hear that, thanks for watching!

[@ericcorse]

Brad a red letter day with those finds and posted on the day after Independence day cool.

[@GMMD]

Thanks for watching, Eric!

[@ericcorse]

@@GMMD My pleasure.

[@williamdrake1698]

Watch u all the time greatpod

[@hooper4581]

Awesome hunt and vid as usual brad. Great buckles and buttons thanks again for taking us along !

[@AcrossthePlains]

What an incredible find with that Continental Army Button! I still find interesting history out here in Great Plains, but finds like yours are what dreams are made of!

[@markg1490]

Wow those are some amazing buttons you found this day! Great finds. Thanks again for sharing your adventures.

[@camillefulton7709]

FRESH GARLIC MINCED, A LITTLE OLIVE OIL, IN SPRAY BOTTLE. 👍👍👍 LOVED VIDEO AS USUAL, SO ENJOYABLE SENDING LOVE FROM AUSTRALIA.

[@DirtNerds]

Bug don't bite me bracelets work great they are citronella based I believe

[@carolhunihan7409]

A fabulous adventure in the woods of Vermont!!! How exciting are these finds along with the wonderful relaxing music. Thank you for your great adventures. Makes me miss my new England heritage.

[@wirelessone2986]

Seriously garlic and olive oil works?

[@thrifty9797]

one yup, makes your steak taste great

[@BOOSTED70KG]

I recently found your channel, and I must say, I really love your cinematography! Subscribed!

[@flthunderdigginwrob3162]

BOOSTED70KG, THE BEST cinematography on You Tube, as least for sure in the Metal Detecting community. AND he puts the perfect music with each one!

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much!

[@deeburris2049]

I was so excited to see you following Georgia Washington! My fourth great uncle, Surname Topper,was his aide-de-camp. He refused any pay,just wanted to be there and serve

[@wirelessone2986]

That continental button was a pleasure to see dug live footage, may you find MORE...so we can watch!

[@jazztazz3518]

Greetings! I have been watching your videos with fascination. I don’t metal detect but always keeping my eyes open for any lost items of antiquity. Besides the cool pieces of history you find, I also enjoy your presentation and beautiful filming. Top notch indeed. Love the quality of your camera. It is very sharp and captures the colors pristinely. Thanks for spending the time on the little details that add to your outing adventures and for warmly bringing folks along for the experience. Laura from Montana.

[@tipfox9212]

Great finds! I really like the calmness of your videos. Thank you for taken us with you ;-)

[@carolynchatham6338]

Your pictures of the land and the beautiful plants and scenery add so much to your very informative videos

[@GMMD]

Glad to hear you enjoy them, Carolyn!

[@flthunderdigginwrob3162]

Brad, yep, another great video. As I settled in with my coffee to watch it, I texted my hunting partner Dalton, who said he already watched it, and that you get a great find at the end. So, I saw that big complete shoe buckle come out, and thought WOW, that's pretty cool. THEN, you go and find the USA Revolutionary War button. That was the WOW! Great find sir!!! Rob Flthunder

[@thesoonerstatediggers1262]

Wow!! What incredible finds. Both of those buttons are amazing!! Your videos never fail to impress.

[@craftnanathrifter1048]

Awesome finds. Great photography. You do good work :)

[@bloxgurt]

I believe that the button you found was a Manchester Roxbury eagle button These were in fact used by 18th and 19th century militia

[@413MassDigger]

Great job bud, That Continental USA button is a great find...The shoe buckle frame is awesome too!! Almost looks like your hunting here in the woods, no matter what spray you use, the skeeters are relentless...Keep up the awesome work!!

[@oldquestant6-238]

A really good day for you !! I like your videos because you're straight forward, no unnecessary drama. We can also learn a lot by watching your detecting technique. Keep on keeping on. Old Q

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much!

[@annrichards7019]

Brad, I have learned so much from you about the more domestic aspect of the Colonial Era. Such an interesting video today - as usual. Thanks for taking me out of the Civil War period for a while and introducing me to this incredible era.

[@GMMD]

So glad to hear that, Ann!

[@ClaytonCountyHistoryHound]

Excellent episode. The USA button was absolutely beautiful. What an amazing find. I would love to travel East sometime and discover some of our earliest history while detecting. You are blessed to have it in your back yard. Thanks for sharing and take care.

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Wow...jack-in-the-pulpets! Haven't seen any of those for years! What a beautiful woods to roam finding great old items! Lucky duck!

[@jonlennon3348]

Great work, and finds . Would you ever do a video of all your best finds so we could see somethings that may have been found off camera?

[@DrJones-ni5mb]

I'm just catching up on your videos after a week long visit to Rupert Vermont and Salem NY areas. I just wanted to give a huge congratulations for that USA button. That is just incredible and it was a thrill just to see you dig it. Thanks again for taking the time to share your adventures with us!

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much, Dr. Jones!

[@DarienFilms]

Roxbury is a small mining town in Manchester, New Hampshire its an old town so they possibly fought for our independence

[@downinthemuff]

Some amazing buttons and some amazing history! Thanks for sharing Brad, I really enjoyed this one.

[@hickory572]

OH MY GOD that is better then finding gold. I was holding my breath. Something I wanted to let you know is I love the music. The jack in the pulpit was so pretty. I have not seen them I so long. Great child hood memories.

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much Tim!

[@tridonnstreasures]

Really amazing finds Brad. Grats on your first USA Continental Army button. I used Renaissance wax on mine because the button will never stop falling apart threw time. I also dug the same molded standard button in the same spot, about 7 to 10 of them. Grats on such a rare find and so many other amazing finds. P.S. I agree with "Ruby and me"on there comment about the buckle. Awesome video & grats again.

[@ronfreed6701]

I got home from work after midnight last night and the first thing I did was to check your channel hoping just a little that you may have posted early. NOPE, but it was ready and waiting as soon as my eyes popped open this morning. Knowing your character, I was sure that it would have something to do with Independence Day. Definitely NOT disappointing. PERFECT! Congratulations on the awesome finds, and thank you so much for sharing. The Continental Army button is a great find. I could feel your excitement. I also loved your comment about the thimble. Coming from a very long line of farmers, it had never occurred to me that thimbles would have been an essential accessory in the field during harvest time at one time. Keep up the good work. Six days and a wake up before my next GMMD fix.

[@roncristysheehan6876]

Enjoyed this...Great scenery and love the music...good luck on each search!

[@mickeymelton66]

Love your wooded area hunts. Thanks for your efforts in providing us a glimpse.

[@moirablack3768]

Great journey and finds there🤗 thanks from Scotland 😁🙏🙏

[@lizbrown7232]

Love everything about your videos, thank you for taking us with you. I wish I could better visualize the farms, homes and roads that were once there.

[@Rubber_Ring]

That fancy button at 11:20 looks very similar to a Dutch region traditional dress button. Do an image search for "Zeeuwse Knoop". Looks like the center part is missing. According to Wiki there were Dutch settlers in Vermont, so...

[@braddocksgarage]

Awesome finds! You had a great day for sure. I am certainly envious of you! Congrats

[@GMMD]

Thanks Brad!

[@RolandJones559]

Thank you for documenting your incredible finds and sharing with us on KZbin. I watch all your videos and have to consider this one among your best!

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much, Roland!

[@christeneheidegger3033]

Thanks for the aquarium visit. It was phenomenal.

[@LongIslandsHardcoreDetectorist]

Ahhhh Star Bucks coffee and your video are the 2 best things that could go together on a Friday morning train commute. Love the adventure and really nice old relics! 👍🏼 hope you had a great 4th!

[@ThePhool1]

Star Bucks... Nastiest coffee you can drink. Tastes like Fat Bastards stool sample. Grow a pair and boycott them friggin socialists...

[@Sa-fv5oo]

@@ThePhool1 settle down buddy

[@keithsaulsbury4304]

i just wanted to let you know how much I have been enjoying your videos. by far these are the best detecting videos I have ever seen. someone should offer you a TV deal.

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much Keith, glad to hear you're enjoying them!!

[@ChillBill1]

Love the narration, fantastic production all round.

[@GMMD]

Glad to hear you think so, Bill!

[@johnmullins929]

Nice finds. with as many buttons as you find it seems that button manufacturing would have been a good business to be in. And the cleaved stone? Looks like nature plays rock,paper,scissors, and paper wins again.

[@bsimpson639]

Loving this channel. Thanks for your fabulous productions and for sharing. The hair on the back of my neck stands up every time you stomp the spade!

[@terryworkman1341]

I absolutely love your videos. the photography of your surroundings and the production of your videos are awesome. Keep up the great work.

[@GMMD]

Thanks Terry!

[@marymisdom3955]

Amazingly beautiful woods. Such a rich history and relics. You really got some valuable historical things today. Thank you for sharing, and for taking the time to show us the critters and mushrooms, flowers. Made my morning!

[@gregorybarr6112]

You hunt such idyllic locations but too bad about the black flies, mosquitoes and bugs! I can only imagine what the Continental Army Soldier who lost that button must have endured while serving his nation at war with England.

[@SandyWolf-]

He said it use to be fields there for the bugs wouldnt have been so bad the trees moss and other greenery makes for good bugging

[@RobertDMoore]

Probably they lost their buttons by swatting bugs out of their ways. Imagine - "One of soldiers knocked off the button and caused his pant broke open and other soldiers replied, "Your fly is open!" LOL

[@gregorybarr6112]

soulseeker aka sandy wolf he endured more than bugs and flies.

[@alaskahammeryukonvarietych6793]

Epic hunt, Amazing finds, you need to go back

[@laurallh4874]

Awesome video!! Love the scenery, the finds, and the education. That USA button.... amazing.

[@GMMD]

Thanks for watching, Laura!

[@rondathiesen9317]

Oh goshers that buckle is beautiful, and the army button is so cool and delicate!! Have a diggin good day Brad!😁😁

[@bobgoldesberry7740]

I enjoy the videos so much but it seems like a 20 minute video flies by in a couple minutes. That was an awesome find with the Continental button. Congratulations!

[@GMMD]

Thanks Bob!

[@aropals672]

The hand tooling of that eagle and wording is incredible. Thinking about the lost art of forging and hand tooling items is such a shame.

[@bucsdoc7559]

I would love to see what your finds look like after a good cleaning. Maybe an end of video shot?

[@GMMD]

I occasionally post photos like that on my website and instagram

[@joejackson9343]

Wow, what a wonderful day you had. Everything is awesome history finds. Thanks for sharing.

[@freespiritsteph]

Do you get to keep all your finds? If so is it because you asked first? Im new to MD and want to venture out like you. Ty

[@bartleylitts3112]

AWESOME finds! Great adventure video!

[@larrystephens7437]

Thank you for the sacrifice. It was fun to watch in the comfort of the AC and bug-less.

[@possumbuddy]

Fantastic finds! Love your videos. Thanks for making a displaced New Englander feel a little less homesick.

[@GMMD]

Glad I could help, Debra!

[@jonniewalker6925]

Your videos never cease to amaze me, and amazing finds

[@steveclark4291]

Some really nice finds ! Especially the USA button ! Thank you for another great adventure and history lesson !

[@madmaradventures3052]

Awesome channel bud! I’m in Massachusetts it’s a race against time as the woodlands recede to development. Keep the videos coming. Not sure how you are only at 54 k subscribers. Your content is wicked!

[@eastcoasthistoryhunter2027]

Awesome finds. Enjoyed going along with you

[@alexscolavino1566]

Hi buddy Totally new to this hobby But I have to let you know you have a perfect personality for doing these videos You speak very clear and explain things very well Also just thought I'd let you know I live close to Morristown New Jersey I guess you already know the history there I really enjoyed this video and I'm looking forward to more and congratulations you have a new subscriber

[@tracyd4774]

So cool that you went out on this adventure and had this Independence Day video, with a find of the soldiers button. Amazing!

[@joea.8007]

Congratulations Brad! Great historical find that military button! Nice combination of nature and detecting in this one - slow motion shots with your music a nice touch! Glad to see all that green in the mountains but with the green comes the bugs (sorry).

[@GMMD]

Thanks again, Joe!

[@brokenmedic9133]

If I could walk, this would totally be the hobby I would do. Awesome channel man!

[@thrifty9797]

I'm not sure where you are located, but if its anywhere near me in southeast pennsylvania, I would be honored to assist you in medal detecting in some untouched locations.

[@nadinechandler8898]

Great finds Brad...thanks for a great video and suffering the bugs. Keep digging and stay safe! ✌

[@jamesmassey6690]

Brad, Once again a fine job...Even though I live a thousand miles away... here in Southwest Tennessee. Your videos keep me inspired to carry on and dig deeper in my local history and hunt. Congratulations on your finds and outings. Til next time 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@GMMD]

Thanks a ton, James!

[@jengalloway4961]

Awesome finds! Great video and history. Thank you for sharing.

[@Nature_Wild_And_Free]

Awesome finds man! That continental USA button is a killer find Congratulations!

[@Long_Haired_Country_Boy]

Congratulations on the stellar finds. That Continental Army button was amazing! You make me wish I were physically able to explore my part of Oklahoma. Thank you for taking us with you!

[@GMMD]

Thanks friend!

[@dianaparker2949]

Stunning video and incredible finds! Congrats on that button..and everything! Amazing!

[@GMMD]

Thanks Diana!

[@brucemackh3352]

Nice finds! Love watching!!

[@onwardsandupwardsrockhounding]

Beautiful Hunt and finds Brad! - love the enthusiasm, Great job!! Educational as always. Onwards and Upwards!!

[@roymagnus827]

You should check the actual walls. A Scottish claymore was found in a wall hidden years ago after the battle of killicrankie which was fought during the Jacobite rebellion.

[@marcuswardle3180]

I am so glad you put down the GPS Co-ordinates of where you find everything. It would be so important for historians in the future and present in order for them to research the Continental Army in Vermont.

[@richceretto5836]

Congratulations you and us! Thank you so much for your sharing! God bless 🙏🏻

[@kayesdigginit1519]

What an amazing find with that Continental Army Button and the silver lady's button. Congratulations! 🇺🇸 I love your videos so much.

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much!

[@stormygcannon1229]

Thank you, for taking us on Your Journey. You make it seem we are with you, which awesome. Great find Collonial button.. Really enjoy your vids and yours as the best on KZbin. Always so careful and leave the area like you weren't even there. Music is really good.

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much for the kind words, glad to hear you enjoyed it!

[@stormygcannon1229]

@@GMMD I am unable to do much now. When you do your video's your oratory draws not just myself but those who visit me, like we are right there with you. I wait every Friday to be to with you on your story. Really should do these videos knowing you make it seem we are with you and experiencing all of your surrounding. Truly remarkable presententation.. Thank you I should say documentaries, really.