Peeling back the layers of history in historic Harpers Ferry

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

John Brown grew into who he became not very far where I live. In Hudson Ohio. What an incredible place to get the opportunity to look for so many artifacts from our history! Thanks for bringing us along on this adventure!

[@dogmosatchmo]

Really awesome spot. I would wonder aimlessly just looking at the buildings. I could watch you dig pull tabs and be entertained honestly. Really cool intro, and music. It sets the scene well.

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Dogmo Satchmo thanks! There is so much to see there so it is easy to get caught up in the history. A lot of the history is unknown since the Civil War dominates it.

[@maggiekirby2649]

Really enjoy watching your adventures! Wonderful to be able to observe others doing what so many of us cannot. Thanks for sharing it with us because we know you don’t have to.

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

maggie kirby thanks for watching and taking interest in my ventures in history. These sites have a story and mine is just a scratch in it.

[@paulr6922]

Nice video mate. A very beautiful area.

[@TheEagleviewer]

Love you two together ❤

[@2Feet2Worlds]

Thanks for the effort you put into not only searching for items, but informing us about the history in the areas you are in! Keep up the good work!

[@rysahulsey7454]

Such amazing history! Thanks so much for sharing this, it was great!

[@vernonbortz6570]

Yet another great video and hunt

[@christinewalsh9444]

Thank you for sharing this love watching the old history. I live in Ireland but born and raised in the US

[@briankesterson4365]

Thanks for the little history lesson! I am taking all 159 of my students to Harper's Ferry in early June! Say a prayer for me! Lol

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Brian Kesterson that is awesome. I went there for the first time on a School trip in 1980. We were bused 3 hours each way. I loved the souvenirs. Now I live near it and my kids love it too. They will have a blast and thanks for taking them there. Walk up the hill to Storer College. Many great Civil Rights speakers (Frederick Douglass, WEB Dubois) and others spoke there. Your kids will always remember it.

[@Suzi_Missouri]

My grandfather was from that area - his family lived in Charles Town ... And some members lived in Harper's Ferry. Thank you for sharing. Your videos are awesome.

[@simplynaturalhomeschoolmom7367]

Such great finds! Especially loved how the girls joined you and were so excited “treasure hunting.”

[@rysahulsey6825]

Great video and finds!

[@OutdoorsygalO]

I could ‘t believe it....a Vanquish commercial came on before your video. LOL! 😁 Very nicely done historical intro. I love it when you do that in your videos! There is so much history there. Loved your choice of music! You guys make a great team! It was kind of freaky to hear Beau say that where you were standing guys probably died during the Civil War. Thanks for showing us what your adventure looked like that day! And...Thanks for saying “Hi!”to Beau for me. 🤟🏻😎👍🏻

[@sharonmiller8132]

Nice finds once again! Thank you for the interesting history, looks like a lovely place to visit. Looking forward to the next adventure. 3 thumbs up.

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Sharon Miller thanks! My wife and I love going there. The surprising thing about HF is the plaques throughout town most don’t see.

[@lynnerodgers4461]

I have always loved this little town. Sure wish I could come metal detect there. I really enjoy your videos and the snappy music at the end never fails to make me smile 😊

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Thanks Lynne. My wife is from Texas and she loved the history of it and going there too. She had never heard of John Brown.

[@evelynrudd818]

I enjoyed this adventure, thank you for all your research and digging. See you next time.

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dwellyryder1824]

Thank you guys you help me pass a lot of time

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Just as long as it wasn't gas....haha....

[@lisakeener9238]

Loved it! You and Chigger have so much fun. I love your videos! And I'm an amateur digger. I have learned alot from you both. Thank you.

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@libbynester1814]

Happy to see you in Harpers Ferry, WV. I live next door in Shepherdstown, WV. I love this part of West Virginia. So much history in this area.

[@libbynester1814]

I am pretty sure Chigg goes slurping down the Potomac River in his ChiggMoBoat. He has found a lot of amazing things in the river. Also when you come to Shepherdstown don't forget to mention all of the wounded Civil War soldiers that came to Shepherdtown after the battle at .Antietam. There is a gentleman named Jim Surcamp that does a lot of historical videos about our area. Check him out.

[@libbynester1814]

The man that does the historical videos about the area is Jim Surkamp, I spelled it wrong.

[@johnnybottles2344]

That Indian Head Penny cleaned up nicely.

[@kevinsnyder4425]

Great video ! Harpers ferry is such a cool place ! Been thru there but never stopped . Have family around the Beckley area. WV is on my bucket list every year.! Love the history you show on your channel .

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Kevin Snyder if you ever go to Beckley you absolutely must go to the Exhibition Mine Museum. They take you into the mine on a mine cart. We loved it. I’m glad you enjoyed the video

[@bubbahouston2062]

Keep up the good work you have a very good video, I love the history before the dig

[@marymisdom3955]

Fabulous channel. It's always so interesting. You two are great together.

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Thanks so much!

[@lesahanners5057]

Sorry I'm late to the party Todd. The doggone internet here was flipping a fit yesterday so I couldn't finish watching until now. Nice bunch of interesting relics you found. I would be so excited to even see Harper's Ferry, let alone get to dig there, and then to hunt with the Chigg, it would be priceless. I really appreciate the efforts you go to, to bring us the history of a place. It's really like a window into the past. Have a great day! ...sigh...now I've got to go out and help my hubby pull media cables into the new house. It's too darn cold to be pulling cables...wish I could just sit here all day watching you instead...sigh...

[@helenburke9507]

Great finds. Thank You

[@ducttapedigger7811]

First time watching your vids. Your intro to the harpers ferry episode is awesome.

[@Duskanddawn811]

First commenter and first one to say on this video that I can tell you worked hard to make it. Good video

[@HughDuszaPastor]

Really come to love you guys! Keep collaborating!

[@KarinaTheDreama]

THANK U FOR GIVING US THE HISTORY ITS GREAT AND I HOPE U ARE ABLE TO RIGHT WHERE UR DETECTING. Loves it! Awesome!

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Thanks for watching!

[@capecoddiggerzmetaldetecti5718]

Love learning about history, thanks for sharing vid ( ;

[@LilyoftheValeyrising]

I love Harpers Ferry! When we go out to WV we go the long way just to go through there. When I was a kid me and my Dad climbed up the mountain to an overlook that you can see the valley. My mom was too scared to go up there. This is my memory and I’ve been trying to figure out where exactly it was! I’d like to hike up it with my husband and children to show them how cool it is.

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

You know I’ve been to HF so many times but never once in the overlook. I really need to do that sometime. We love the little town too.

[@daleleibfried8648]

So much history balled up in that town

[@barbarafritchie2000]

Thanks for sharing.

[@marygarner5249]

Awesome video good job love History Ps Hi Chigg 😉

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

I will tell him. I see him in 3 hours from now for another great dig....

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

This was a difficult permission to get. Any permissions in this town is practically impossible to get and was one that the Aquachigger was jubilant about. We had fun and I hope the history part is informative as I try to reveal parts of HF that most people know nothing about. We find pieces of every period...and we had helpers show up too. We do not detect on or in The National Historical Park but on private property for which we had permission.

[@LilyoftheValeyrising]

Wow that’s cool! I hang with some biologist and fossil hunters in MD and we get to go to cool locations too. Unfortunately because of covid we haven’t been meeting up. I went fossil hunting in Keyser WV and found some cool things.

[@markzimmerman7279]

The pewter with the letter on it may have been type from a printers shop

[@hell0hkitty]

this is so close to my family's history. susan south freaner was my ancestress, both she and her father heard the shot at harper's ferry that was the beginning of the civil war. hagerstown rings so familiar. wonderful video, information, somehow fills me with nostalgia. wish my dad could have seen these great videos. those locations are sacred.

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

That is remarkable history to have from this location. I have heard stories of how the townspeople hid during the bombardment. What a day to have been alive then. I empathize with you regarding your dad. Mine passed away in 2015 aged 88 and I know he would feel a great sense of pride watching these but also enjoy them very much. One day when I pass on to glory, my kids will show these to my grandkids so they meet the grandpa they never knew but likely wish they had. History is our passing legacy. We need to save it.

[@hell0hkitty]

@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives amen.. thank you so much for your kind responses. they mean a lot.

[@tomsmith5881]

Vary nice finds great videos

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Thanks 👍

[@dcmjr1983]

I use to live in Harper's Ferry my step mother retired from the national park service headquarters she was in charge of exhibites. She has taken us all over the country to all state parks. Wish I knew you guy were going to be in Harper's ferry I could have gave you the location to an old bottle dump. Hope you guys go back soon.

[@grittykitty8005]

" Sometimes you just got roll with it " No truer words have been said .

[@bobbydixon9368]

First time I’ve seen this, you found some interesting stuff Todd. I’d like to take a trip to Harpers Ferry. Very interesting place.

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jimd6162]

very cool video,,,,Harpers Ferry sure is a historic place,,,if you were real quiet you could almost here the old time gun fire,,,great history lesson

[@daleleibfried8648]

My favorite place on Earth

[@k-9diggers396]

K9 DIGGERS interesting video, we love looking for history

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

K-9 DIGGERS thanks. Harpers Ferry is full of it. Would love to get another dig there.

[@sharond478]

Harpers Ferry is one of my most favorite places. I always wanted to do the train thing!

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Sharon D me too!

[@lawrencevaught1705]

Hallowed ground your at there. I go there often in the summer excellent work!

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Very cool! We visit there every year and somehow never tire of the place.

[@MetalDetectingSCAdventure]

Very good video and finds I have just suscribed to your channel .

[@MetalDetectingSCAdventure]

@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives awesome can't wait to see the video best of luck on the hunt.

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

@@MetalDetectingSCAdventure thanks.

[@1jtolvey]

GREAT VIDEO !!!

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@reginaromsey]

Bran dead as it may sound, after years of history classes and a passing interest in the Civil War I never had a real feeling for where Farmers Ferry was or what made its armory particularly important. After all, every county seat in Oregon has an armory. Very interesting and illuminating.

[@queennirak12]

Great editing, you made Chigg seem cute. Not sure how you did that and it creeps me out. Great video! You got a new sub with me. I love the history your giving and your intro was neat.

[@leannkennedy6568]

I enjoyed this video so much!! Wish it could have been longer..like three more hours.. lol

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Leann Kennedy thanks. I will keep that in mind. I typically have at least 40 minutes of video I try cutting down to around 20-25 minutes. Peoples attention span is too short...haha

[@leannkennedy6568]

Lol maybe detecting is one of those instances where my ADHD is a good thing. Either way, being able to dig an artifact where and when it was used is an amazing privilege. I was envious..in a good way. 👍

[@stephenpeterson7479]

Very cool, My 6th great grandfather.

[@hoperbencho]

Awesome 👌

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Thanks 🤗

[@thumbsquatch3882]

There can be found a massive tree, under that tree is buried an 1860 Harpers Ferry Springfield musket. A carving on the tree will read "J.B. was here.🤙"

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

ThumbSquatch would love to find that tree...haha

[@whateversnext4341]

For the love of our hobby and the respect of the nice process owners who give these permissions ,please everyone fill your holes in entirely. So much loose dirt and obvious! Great videos though! And I’ll continue to watch and like them. Especially since here in eastern panhandle

[@whateversnext4341]

Much respect in the way you replied! I personally leave no evidence of loose soil before and after the plug is flipped back over. Much like Beau does is use to do. It’s the one thing I stress to potential property owners is that I try to make it look as if I were never there. I’ve seen others use the method of placing a plastic bag down to put all the loose dirt on. HH and the best of luck to ya!

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

@@whateversnext4341 in Beau's film about the Freedman he just released, I asked him to film where I dug and he only found the mole tunnels....haha..I filmed aftershots of the holes for you my fans just to know I do make efforts to leave no trace behind....(but I'm not perfect...haha.)

[@whateversnext4341]

Appalachian History Detectives LOL TODD! I took notice that you both made additional effort in covering the holes.. when possible. With little or now grass it does make it more challenging. Looks good! I think it’s worth showing that part of it for those new to the hobby. Btw I really enjoy both your Channel Appalachian History Detectives and Aquachiggers! HH GL!

[@whateversnext4341]

Appalachian History Detectives Hard to be sure. So many variables! Many haters out there do to being jelly would be one guess. Good finds to video length ratio would be another. Some permissions just happen like that. So you know I do like your excitement. They’re your videos!

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

WhatEver'sNeXt man thanks. I value your feedback.

[@hikerx9366]

Quite a few spoons come out of the ground with bent handles. They used to make baby spoons with handles that were bent to facilitate use because of the way babies held the utensil in their hands. Now could an adult spoon have been bent to facilitate the use of it by a handicapped adult, elderly person or someone with a deformity to the arm? Just a thought.

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Good question. I seem to find a lot of spoons

[@diggersdentysonu.k.m.d8813]

Like the video buddy

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

diggers den tyson fury thanks!

[@Rktect3902]

Interesting history. It’s known for its Civil War history but the other history is interesting too

[@daleleibfried8648]

John Brown's fort has been moved from its original location. A little fyi🙂

[@loriward5512]

My home state 💜

[@silverwheelspatriot1764]

I subbed cause Chigg said to. Enjoyed the history. Should find a book or create a book of things/parts from the era you're hunting. So if you don't know what it is, can look it up. Someone should write if there's not one. Little bits and pieces parts book

[@dogmosatchmo]

I've rewatched a few times now, but wow that viewed number is climbing. That's awesome!

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Dogmo Satchmo yeah but I would love to know why the dislikes always show up and they never say why....

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Dogmo Satchmo yeah but I would love to know why the dislikes always show up and they never say why....

[@dogmosatchmo]

@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives I've met many detectorists that are outright toxic, jealous, and defensive. The entire reason I like your channel, and Aquachiggers, is because you guys are the opposite of that. Family friendly, with an emphasis on the actual history.I firmly believe that no matter what, there will always be dislikes. People who expect gold coins, and treasure chests.😉

[@theluckystrike6371]

👍🏻

[@etonbachs4226]

Looks like you found the original spork. LOL.

[@LucyFeissner-ud6cx]

Please ... what is the significance of brick 'wall' with circular discoloration ?

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Cannon Ball hit there. There is a plaque I show and photo that talks of this. I also state it in the video

[@robinsmith5442]

I have trouble hearing aquchigger, he needs to be closer to the mic.

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

LOL. I’m sorry that is funny. Everyone says he talks too much or too loud. I will have to share this with him if you don’t mind.

[@lindanwfirefighter4973]

I re,e,her this one. This is the adventure where the little child was stealing the Chigg’s best finds! 🤣

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

NorthWest Firefighter yep!!!

[@ScottFidler]

Anyone have a link to the chiggs video for this hunt?

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Hey Scott it should be in my “Playlist”. Check that out and if you don’t see it there let me know but I do recall saving his link to my channel there.

[@ScottFidler]

@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives found it! Thanks! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGa0pZdpjNGWfNk

[@silverwheelspatriot1764]

That Indian was in awesome shape

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

I thought so too

[@kuhndog63]

Let's Go Mountaineers.....

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Jimmy Kuhn I grew up near Morgantown. I’m West Virginian until they play Tennessee (my Alma Mater) haha.

[@dogdrools]

You should attach some bright green, plastic carrot leaves on the end of your hand detector. 😂🥕🥕🥕

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

J. J. That’s a great idea. I gots ta find some.

[@daleleibfried8648]

I have a feeling that most of not all of Harper's ferry has been detected at one point

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

dale leibfried no doubt about it. It is almost impossible now. Even the National Park Ranger came by and why we wore our headsets. We were lucky to get this one.

[@KarinaTheDreama]

Okay tell us when u find something! Til then!

[@markeholbrook]

That spoon is so old it probably was made nearby instead of in Asia!

[@michaelours9784]

I live not to far from there wish you all would have stopped by because I have a civil war battle site you could metal detect

[@michaelours9784]

Appalachian History Detectives do you have a messenger account that would make it really easier for me

[@P.B.Theriver]

First target was a Lincoln cent. Think about it.

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Foreshadowing I wish I thought of now that you mention it. Another lost opportunity on my end. Thanks for the comment.

[@ducttapedigger7811]

You said piece of pewter thrice

[@TheKithkhan]

Im dissapointed and sad to say but your story of Harpers ferry isnt accurate and you completely left out anything about its actual founders the harper family for whom the ferry was named for as a member of this family who btw landed in virginia in 1642 our family sold the land to the US government in 1796 for less them a hundred dollars and part of my family still live in virginia

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

TheKithkhan the story is accurate. Peter Stephens settles it and had patent to the land that was recognized by the privy Council of Virginia in 1732. He sold his patent to Robert Harper in 1747. Everyone knows this and didn’t merit repeating but revealing history involves stating historical facts that are mostly unknown which my channel does. I grew up here and still live here and I am excited with you that yours came here early too. Mine came into Jamestown in 1635. If you read others comments, family members of Peter Stephens appreciated that his story was also mentioned. So I ask, what did I State that was not accurate?

[@TheKithkhan]

Appalachian History Detectives i giess i shouldnt say innaccurate but you left out a lot of the history of it maybe you didnt have time or possibly not know the harpers well enough but i didnt hear you mention or family at all for who the town was named for maybe i missed it and if so then i apologize

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

TheKithkhan no apologies needed and I appreciate the comment. I grew up there. Schools teach it in the 5th grade. What the public isn’t aware of are the layers I tried to bring out, such as, Lewis and Clark connections, Storer College, the Niagara Movement and the Appalachian Trail. I had to cut the obvious to make it informative. I had more about the Steam Ship patent and Frederick Douglas but my “critics” I let see first before releasing recommended keeping it to lesser known but historical “layers”. It is why I labeled it Peeling Back the Layers since these are not so known. The permission is my best friends house so I’m there a lot. Maybe I can do a follow up and talk about the Harper Family and their store. I have more permissions there so it is an idea with exploring. I value your comment by the way.

[@TheKithkhan]

Appalachian History Detectives if you ever make your way to north carolina the Harpers had a house in bentonville its a national historic site and civil war battlefield when the yanks pulled out after the war was over the family went out and nursed or buried the confederates the left behind. I cannot get enough of history i live in michigan near traverse city and metal detect alot of old pre 1900 homes and i watch you and the chigg all the time most dont include the history as you guys do and i appreciate it

[@TheKithkhan]

Appalachian History Detectives would love to dig with you guys if u ever come to michigan i live in boyne city about an hour from the bridge

[@jdjd7127]

Edited and unedited long versions...

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

JD JD which do you prefer? I’m a historian that uses metal detecting to reveal history. Mine aren’t intended to be purely metal detecting videos so I have to make them a bit longer than just a video of digging to highlight the story. Thanks for the comment and for understanding the why.....

[@jdjd7127]

@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives yes both extended history versions and the edited versions also which are easier when kids are chaotic and cant fully focus and the longer ones when they r in bed and can relax and really appreciate the history

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

JD JD so what length of time would be ideal for when kids are chaotic? My shortest video is also my least watched

[@jdjd7127]

@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives no idea most videos I watch are about 20 minutes I believe... but honestly it's all up to you... keep up the good work it's very appreciated...

[@herdfan697278]

Your friend Aquachigger talks too much on the last video I watched. Have you ever tried to do a video without him?

[@herdfan697278]

@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives Then I must unsubscribe because although he probably means well, I find his cockiness and constant chat irritating. I may check you at a later date AHD!👍🇺🇸🙏✝️

[@herdfan697278]

@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives My respect for you has risen even more! Forgive me for sharing my negative impression of your friend. I was wrong to do so! You can reach him for Christ far faster than others. It would have been wrong to send him away.👍🤠🇺🇸🙏✝️

[@marksadventurechannel8471]

Chig has detected that yard before. The little girls were on his vid from a while back. I think they began to get on his nerves.