There Was a Town Under This Lake and Their Treasures Remain

Over 100 years ago the homes in this valley were covered with a reservoir. On this adventure I travel to this recently-drained lake and use my metal detector to find several incredible treasures lost by the previous inhabitants.
Original music by Brad Martin
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[@granddad-mv5ef]

Brad, you made an important point when saying "it isn't worth much money". Treasure doesn't always equate to monetary value, and your finds today--especially the Vermont military button and the shoe buckle chape--are in my mind treasure.

[@terryt.1643]

I love seeing old things, they bring to mind history that should not be forgotten. History may not be worth much money but lessons learned are invaluable.

[@DanDeVoto]

Brad, when you found the Brass Lever I immediately recognized it to be from a machine oiler. I have two of them here on my desk, made by the D.T. Williams Valve Co. Cincinnati Ohio, #2 Tacoma Oiler. The very Large lumber mill I worked 52 years ago for was throwing them away and replacing them with Plastic Oilers, go figure. At least I saved 2.

[@jengalloway4961]

I work for a wire company, and we still use a form of oil dripper for isopropyl alcohol. Very cool

[@Psalmonetwentyone]

I look forward to your videos every week. You put so much time into your production and it shows! I really like the new additions of the lighting bolt design for the beeps and the slide showing the range from iron to silver. They add a lot to helping us, the viewer, understand what you hear. One thing that you've done for awhile now that always amazes me is the way you overlay the design as it should look over the relic in your hand. That takes time and skill and I think it's awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful hobby and the beauty of where you live by taking us along for the adventure!

[@larrysimmons7084]

Nothing like popping out an old coin, especially an old silver coin. Love the Vermont button as well. As always, thank you for taking us along on your adventures.

[@mchurch3905]

“Value” is defined by the person who possesses it. These treasures are prime examples. Thanks for another great video!

[@mr.beepers1823]

Chape, Vermont button and a ridiculously large Barber half dollar!! You can't really expect more in this type of hunt!! Congrats, Brad!

[@Metal-Detecting-NC]

What a bunch of great finds. That Vermont button is amazing! ☆ If you look closely at the flat end of the reeds, there should be the note of the reed... A#, C, etc.

[@joebrown1382]

Congrats on the Vermont Military button. Wow Barber half. It may be tarnished but the detail is very very nice. I couldn't help but hit that coin with silver polish. Awesome shoe buckle part. Many nice finds & yes please go back there.

[@markpashia7067]

As long as it is not rare and is only worth melt value, why not make it look as good as it can be? Clean it and maybe even wax it to stop future tarnish so that it displays well. After all of that is still has melt value, so why not?

[@HandsWithLegs]

Gotta say, I’m really loving the new effects! The little starburst around the coil on the detector is lovely, and the bar showing what it’s ringing up as is really helpful!

[@teresakiner9877]

Hey BRAD!!! I had a blast today… thank you for taking us along. See You soon! Your KY❤FAN

[@kerrialexander4211]

Oooh, that enhancement on the Vermont Button was very nice! Great find, congrats!

[@h.r.polter2693]

Nice assortment! On another note....7th generation! Awesome. I would encourage you to do a show digging into your family history! I would definitely enjoy that.

[@jadefurman2840]

I found a 1908 barber quarter back in December; but a half!!??!! Killer find brother. Thanks for taking us along.

[@barrystepniak8222]

Brad I normally don't like long videos, but I wish yours were longer. Keep them coming.👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JeanMarie5]

So happy you found that silver 50 cent piece! What a great find!! 👍 Always fun to watch you finding all your little treasures! See ya next week! 😉

[@craziedigging4590]

Very nice Hunt Brad. Congrats on your Vermont Military Button. Love the IHP and the piece of the Shoe Buckle. Congrats on the 1911 Barber Half Dollar. Out of all the Half Dollars I've found the Barbers are the most I've found. I've found 2 Seated 4 Walkers 2 Benjamin's 3 Kennedys. I've found 8 Barber Half Dollars. It is a great feeling when you find Big Silver. Love all your finds Brad. And I like the new special effects you have added to your videos. Take Care Brad

[@DiggingCanuck]

Breakfast and GMMD ❤️

[@markg1490]

Really enjoy your videos. It makes the start of my Friday much better

[@DavidDCD999]

Beautiful area. Nice finds.

[@donrepcon7704]

I really like the graph at the top of the screen. Your additions and innovations, you've made to your videos over the years, are first in rate. I used to watch everyone's metal detection video I could find and though I still actively detect, yours is the only one I watch now. You do a fantastic job and those are great finds in today's video! Keep up the good work.

[@phillipreams8239]

When you picked up that silver half dollar-wow!! First person to touch it in 100+- years!! I feel that way when I pick up an arrowhead/ Indian artifact from maybe thousands of years ago. You go!!!!

[@wheatoncloud]

The metal gauge at the top of the screen is a good addition. The lines coming from the detector when positioned over a signal, I could do without.

[@markwinnett9365]

Pretty cool button! Scovill manufacturing was located in Waterbury, Connecticut and is in business today under the name Morito- Scovill Fasteners, located in Clarkesville, Georgia. I retired from Scovill in September 2022 after 43 years. Really enjoy your videos.

[@jengalloway4961]

I like the new addition to the video effects. We use that type of oil dripper where i work. But we drip isopropyl alcohol on tangled wire. That button is so cool. I love local historical finds. Great day!

[@edbogus]

Awesome Brad! Thanks for all you do! -George Mickatavage Danbury, CT

[@IOSALive]

Green Mountain Metal Detecting, I love your channel so much, I just had to subscribe!

[@gregorymanchester]

Those were some awesome finds. Especially the button. I think that is the best find of that day!!!

[@andreacalkins5189]

Glad you're back to your regular videos!!!!

[@GilbertNichols]

That’s great Brad. I have been a subscriber for several years but I haven’t been watching every episode. This was a good episode to come back to

[@DiggingTimesPast]

Amazing finds. Thanks for sharing. I hope you get the opportunity to go back there again as I’m sure there’s more amazing things waiting to be found.

[@chickensrcool67]

What a great day Brad!! Good job buddy, thanks for the hard work

[@GalacticTrails]

Congratulations on top shelf coin find! Tapping sessions worth bragging about!

[@EZDiggin]

Gotta love a day with silver and relics

[@Walterliquori]

The editing of your videos are so good . I’m in mass and do a little detecting myself. I have camped at almost every Vermont state park . Coolidge is the only one we still go to every year ash lean to every June . I can’t wait to hit some spots this year in VT

[@11Burns11]

That was a good day, Brad. I expect you will find even more when you return. I have a connection to VT. I grew up in Rensselaer, NY but we had a summer cabin, built by my Great uncle, on North Hero Island.

[@ericmalmstrom9943]

Congrats in the Vermont button! Big silver is always fun to find, but the history associated with the button is more fascinating. I hope you can get out there again soon!

[@sueyoung2115]

Woohoo! Awesome finds! Thanks for the peek over your shoulder while you dig em!

[@jefferyrudes5446]

Brad, I look forward to Fridays every week.

[@spooderdoggy]

Brad, that Barber is in good shape. Ahhhh, it’s stained but what the heck brother, it’s a silver Barber, sooooo congratulations guy!💪🏻🎉🏆

[@larkdavis6041]

Brad, Congratulations on a great hunt!!!!

[@TexasPlugRiches]

GREAT hunt! YES, please go back to this place. Love your editing! God bless!

[@ronlamaster9301]

Enjoying the new highlights of the metal detector. And as always you videography of the surrounding areas is OUTSTANDING. Is photography you second hobby? Lol

[@donaldbell173]

Nice finds Brad. Especially the Barber half!

[@gregyoung6216]

Congratulations on all the amazing finds Brad. The Barber half is awesome. I've only ever found one half dollar and it's an 1894 O mint Barber that I found at an old country school sight 3 years ago here in Nebraska. Again Congratulations and can't wait for next week.

[@patandjohnoconnor6655]

Thanks, Brad, for another great adventure!

[@johnjacobs1625]

Nice job knocking off the bucket lister!

[@user-rd9xs5lr4s]

Glad to see you back with new content new adventures in a new look in your format. Thank you as always for sharing.

[@Allomelle]

I really like how informative you are with everything. Great channel.

[@relicrat]

Awesome finds. Congratulations and thanks for sharing!!!

[@davidgonzales8148]

Congrats Brad very nice finds Plenty more to find Ty for sharing great video

[@haroldlundy6810]

Wow! What a beautiful button! Watching from Athens, Georgia.

[@xmj6830]

Do another one next week on that spot, seems to be awesome finds! Love the button.

[@larrykbaird840]

4/5/24 @4:35 pm Nozzle52 Columbus,Ms. Love your videos and the professional way the are presented. Yours are top notch. Keep putting them out !!

[@grillinandchillinwithdeb]

That view is priceless, very cool finds

[@gordthompson6389]

Brad, it has been awhile since I commented about your finds on a hunt. With an Indian Head cent, a Barber half dollar and a Vermont shield state button, you have found a trifecta of amazing treasures. While I certainly think highly of the two coin finds, I have to agree with you that the most amazing of your three treasures is the state seal button. I have never seen one before so it really stands out as the #1 treasure among todays finds. Congrats. Hope you get to go back to the site and add to your special finds in the near future.

[@radrob4403]

The Barber half dollar was the coolest find.

[@yvetteirish2256]

Brad the Vermont button is sooooo cool!!! Congrats!! 🎊 ❤

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

Well worth making as many trips possible before the level raises up and hides the ground again. Great hunt Brad.

[@andrewhaag2422]

That's just awesome Brad !! 💙💙 Love you're videos !! 🤩

[@tristabush5536]

I love the metals gage that pops up at the top of the screen when you've detected something. Great way to make us feel even more like we're detecting with you! 😊

[@wingsandbeaksbirder2312]

Thanks for sharing, Brad!😊

[@Janer-52]

Amazing finds. And I enjoyed seeing you dig in the soft mud. So often you have to break up hard ground. I'd love to see another video from this spot.

[@marykaystreasures]

Thanks for sharing another awesome video I enjoyed it ♥️♥️♥️♥️⚒️🇺🇸🗝️

[@kimetherington2252]

What a great day, Brad! You're absolutely right in your commentary of your finds, I hope you're able to go back and see what treasures are still to be found! Maybe some of the first coins ever minted! Good luck, keep digging, and I'll catch you on the next. ✌️ 😊

[@kellystewart8360]

Awesome finds. I was fortunate enough to find my 4th ever barber half 2 days ago. It definitely made my heart skip a beat.

[@williamstewart1378]

Great finds Barber half is on my bucket list..

[@brentmiddlebrooks8422]

"Finding America" uses the following saying, " It's history that makes a find a treasure". Well done, as always

[@pauldaugherty2773]

Hey Brad My name's Paul I'm having metal detectress just watched your video have watched a couple in the past The Vermont button for sure is is a bang and fine along with that barber half dollar which you don't find many half dollars nowadays I can remember when I was young of course in the oh we'll just go late '70s early '80s and finding half dollars often but awesome finds and you know treasure is in the one who finds it have a good one man in your videos are really cool to watch you really get involved with it I love the way you you put your videos out Good job

[@marymisdom3955]

Really cool finds! Yes, please go back soon!

[@markkus1134]

Nice finds I have a spot on the Ct river where I’ve found over 100 silver coins going back to a 1652 pine tree my friend found I have found over 10 halves silver I love detecting small beach areas I’ve had some of my best silver days 30+ silver coins in one spot halves on the surface Barbers

[@jameshigginbotham3639]

Definitely deserves another trip...

[@UrbanDKaye]

Hey Brad, congrats on that bucket lister. Diggin the tech upgrades to the channel. HH

[@user-jh6hz9yn7k]

Awesome video brad keep on keeping on

[@vickilewis6730]

Congratulations on all of your awesome finds! Really enjoy your videos!

[@ducttapedigger7811]

We had a great winter on our dammed up old farm lake. Favorite place to dig. Nice finds.

[@dirtlifedetecting]

Big Silver in the Hole Brad! Gotta Love It!

[@baystateplugflipper7061]

Nice work Brad!!

[@cselfie7234]

Quality work! Thanks for sharing.

[@dirtclodmetaldetecting]

Awesome hunt and finds!

[@janettetippetts7942]

What a great bunch of 'old stuff'! That is a Very Good Reason to go back to the area! How fun for you. Thanks for taking us along!

[@Lucillelf]

Very cool finds!

[@belindahopkins7875]

So glad you found good stuff

[@emilasmith4279]

Sweet finds! 🎉

[@cherylradabaugh2720]

Fantastic cool finds

[@BillGuyHawaii]

Your video is a great start to the weekend ❤

[@andybryant9801]

Great video and really nice finds.

[@JONSDIYM]

Nice finds! I appreciate your uploads! Thx..

[@dougsmith9080]

A little staining, but the Barber half seems to have beautiful details, especially the front. This should look great in your display cabinet. Congratulations.

[@user-vn6is7dx6v]

Great finds. Nice to see you back out. Enjoyed it

[@chuckster6513]

Hey Brad, For me finding anything old yet identifiable is a good to great find. You having the knowledge that you posses about vintage items makes following your channel a delight. The Vlogs may be ok for some, but being out on the land where you find human history is why I am happy to find your latest post. Thank you for such great entertainment.

[@RobertPhillipssaysisiapiand]

Thank you Brad I'm so glad you're back out there hunting awesome finds

[@hellocollegejason198]

The new graphics are awesome

[@overheardatthepub1238]

The visual representation of the audio is pretty sweet

[@martinharris7197]

Nice barber half very cool. Looks like a good bit of detail still left 👍

[@karenjones7111]

Great hunt. The finds ate incredible.✌❤

[@fredwilliams6843]

Very nice Brad. Thanks.

[@rondathiesen9317]

Hi Brad. Amazing finds. The shoe buckle is cool, and the coins are outstanding. T4 the adventure. Have a great weekend!👍❤

[@crimsonzero2]

Those were great finds! That Vermont Civil War button is definitely a unique find!

[@victoriabrown3836]

What a joyous video! I always get to start my day smiling when I find your videos on my Friday morning list. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!

[@carmeladeck6948]

So glad you enjoy treasure hunting. I enjoy watching.