Uncovering the Forgotten History of an American Ghost Town | Metal Detecting

[@deucerider430]

Brad, let me compliment you on the level of professionalism you bring to the hobby! You exhibit style and class. Your respect for the past, for past and present owners, for history, for the gift of of being allowed to use the sites, and for the beauty of nature itself is admirable! I would hope that your parents know what a remarkable job they did bringing you up!

[@ozarkscarguy540]

Exploring and discovering old ghost towns is what got me into metal detecting. You never cease to amaze me on how knowledgeable you are on history and the items you pull up.

[@michaelfitzgerald434]

The Lady's voice was so enthusiastic. Her presence was a great big plus. Beautiful scenery and the stone masonry was phenomenal.

[@juliegriffin7609]

Beautiful country there! Thanks for sharing the waterfall and all that gorgeous scenery. Awesome finds y'all got! Amazing what you find buried in the ground.

[@ARWMusic]

I love just every part of this video. The scenery, the narration, the people and the finds.

[@GMMD]

So glad to hear that!

[@Johnbays43]

I would say your videos are the best . They are well made , very informative ,beautiful scenery , great history , and great personalities . Can't wait for the next . Thanks .

[@GMMD]

Very flattering, thanks so much!!

[@forrestporch5333]

@Stelio Kontos I am hooked on his videos, always waiting for his latest. I am a 60 year old History fanatic and I am entranced with all the unique history and settlements he discovers! Love the videos! Thanks

[@mamm7223]

The mason who built those dry-stacked walls was a master of his trade. What a lovely place to adventure.

[@jf5150975]

My God I miss New England! Thank you for also showing off all of the beautiful natural sites, from waterfalls to deer beds, and just the views in general! Love it!

[@clivewarren780]

Once again another great video of beautiful country to help entertain us and get us through this dismal winter. Thanks for the fascinating video and all your hard work! I really look forward to all your videos.

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much Clive, here's to an early spring!!

[@katiekoehlmoos6472]

Awesome. Such beautiful scenery, and exciting finds!!

[@garyrosenberg3502]

Thanks Brad for what you do. Some of us out there had relatives in the continental army, French and Indian war others. You make it come alive.

[@mrblueskynm3968]

Yet another excellent adventure! Thanks for taking us with you. GL&HH!

[@GMMD]

Thanks for coming along!

[@terryhennessey9147]

Beautiful, Brad! Love the footage. Very peaceful, and lucky you.

[@annab8401]

Your videos never disappoint Brad. What great work you are doing with digging up these absolute treasures! I have watched all your videos and look forward to the new ones!

[@GMMD]

So glad to hear that Annie, thanks for watching!!

[@doverdiane]

Another awesome video, hunt, music, etc. Such an amazing property & history. Love that you were able to video this permission and help them date the property. Such a beautiful site. Love the tag. It'd be interesting to find out more about that person. Thanks for another great video.

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much!

[@joea.8007]

How nice of the lady to extend the invitation and what a excellent video you made of the adventure! Brad, you have beaten the odds again in finding the two pieces of the bell in two different holes. I remember that awhile back you found two matching pieces of a broken button in two different holes.

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much Joe, the bell certainly was a pleasant surprise! A great addition to the collection for the Director!

[@ann2155]

Nice variety of finds. Glad you could help the owners get an idea of the timeline of the property. So interesting to see. Thanks for the hike in the woods.

[@PotterCountyDiggers]

Another awesome video Brad... Great to have someone along to enjoy the finds fresh out of the ground.. The excitement in her voice... To me that's a huge part of the hobby.. Thanks for sharing!

[@GMMD]

I totally agree, it was wonderful to have her there with us!

[@MoCoMetalDetecting]

Great video and some awesome finds! Congrats on that big crotal bell, and finding both halves! All the best in your future adventures, and happy hunting! 👍🏼

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much!

[@jimgriffiths9071]

Just love piecing together the historical clues. You guys did a good thing for the whole community! Your host was blown away with your knowledge! Hahaha! 😈

[@ClaytonCountyHistoryHound]

Amazing and beautiful area. What an opportunity to explore and detect the area. I enjoyed how the lady you were with was so excited with each find. You could tell how much she enjoyed you there. Thanks for sharing an amazing hunt and awesome relics. Take care.

[@GMMD]

She was a pleasure, for sure!

[@riconagrom5999]

Finding the 2nd part to that crotal bell was mint! Good stuff again Brad!

[@suzantonn1188]

Fascinating! What amazing finds. I imagine in such a situation where everything is left with the landowner you take lots of pictures so that you can more closely identify the relics. Can't wait for an update and return trips to the site. Wow!

[@ldg2655]

A bridle brow rosette would have a rectangular metal slide for the headstall and brow leathers to slide through. I agree that the round thing (with the elk) is the back of a pocket watch

[@ronnie8133]

Thanks again for an awesome adventure. Beautiful country. Congrats on all your finds

[@GMMD]

Thanks Ronnie!!

[@chrisevans7979]

This was an especially good video. So many odd ball but exciting finds. Thanks for sharing!

[@maxsands3861]

Both pieces of the bell, amazing. Great hunt. The trigger guard and name tag were awesome too! The landowner was very interested, that made this video even more fun. Her voice is absolutely beautiful.

[@GMMD]

She was a pleasure to spend the day with, a true interest in history!

[@joebrown1382]

I could have watched another hour of this one. Finding the other half of the huge crotal bell was amazing, gotta glue it together. Trigger guard wow & the bed #2 tag is an awesome find. Great video Brad.

[@GMMD]

So glad to hear that Joe, thanks again!

[@carolv8450]

What is a crotal bell?

[@GMMD]

fancy name for a jingle bell!

[@CharlieTalmadge]

The Fred Decker was a Trapper Tag. I do a lot of historical work/research for the Adirondack region and have come across a whole bunch of these.

[@wesdresen9994]

I'm glad you picked up on that. They are still made the same today.

[@judiwilson7]

why would it say "bed 2"? What meaning does that have for a trapper?

[@DaleLanglois]

@@judiwilson7 Each trap is placed in a Bed, a hole in the ground to conceal it.

[@iamrichrocker]

Great that the curator trusted your ability and knowledge to explore this most interesting site...the stone work was incredible in structure...and maybe this will assist in how metal detecting can be an essential tool in history exploration..the historical objects found with the explanations was why i watch you..great video..

[@GMMD]

Well Said, thanks a lot!

[@nansea9691]

You have a spirit guide Brad. Too many coincidences of you finding the other half of something broken!! IMHO. Its a good thing. 😉

[@robertloth8738]

What an honor to be invited to such a great place. You are famous, dude! One of the top MD videos I have seen. Congrats.

[@GMMD]

Haha thanks Robert!

[@marthariddlegarcia2991]

Absolutely love the history on this one! I agree with the lady there, it’s magical. I literally gasped when you shown the light on the pocket watch. That elk and the detail on it was amazing. Great find!

[@deftone366]

Wonderful again! The ambiance of the soundtrack and streams! 👌

[@GMMD]

So glad to hear that, Martha!

[@JohnTomasella]

Love that shoe plate. It goes with all the other floral stuff you found. Imagine the things you could find there having an open permission and a lot more time.

[@walklong]

Just discovered your channel - very happy to subscribe. Really, REALLY appreciate your production style and production values, like your photographic 'eye' and especially your ethics. I spent many, many hours on the AT in the Green & White mtns. and cherish those memories. (Now living in the Missouri Ozarks, which come with their own ethos). Looking forward to time spent reviewing your past work and seeing future episodes! Thanks!

[@ranchstockstray8684]

Immensely enjoy your videos. The scenery, the history, and the finds are amazing.

[@GMMD]

So glad to hear that, thanks!!

[@margaretford141]

Your videos are wonderful. I appreciate the reverence you have for the woods.

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much Margaret!!

[@arjanberendsen2988]

Hey buddy, thx again for a great video. Awesome nature shots, fantastic surroundings and nice finds! Keep up the great work and thanks again for sharing us your adventures and knowledge 🤙🏼

[@GMMD]

Thank YOU again for watching and the kind comments, Arjan!

[@jaybales3160]

Excellent exploration, congratulations on your discoveries. You gentlemen did good to help out. Thanks for sharing.

[@GMMD]

Thanks Jay!

[@philfrederickiii2320]

Many great finds, the trigger guard and matching pieces of crotal bell were my favorites. Your music is incredible, sometimes it stays with me, I believe it's in a minor chord for it's dark and foreboding tone. Thx for the adventure !

[@GMMD]

So glad to hear that, Phil!

[@SmallWonda]

Lots of lovely treasures in a most serene spot - have to go back for a second go! 😊🐾⛏👍

[@bredhawk56]

One of my favorites now!

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

Awesome video thanks for sharing it... You sure made that young lady's day. Every time you found something new she got so excided. It reminded me of a kid on Christmas morning opening their gifts. Excided about what they just got but could hardly wait to see what was next... You really blessed her finding all them there treasures. I'm sure that's a day she'll never forget, and will probably be telling the story of that day for a long time as she shows people the treasures yy'all found... Job well done my friend, be blessed.. BBE

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much Bobby, I think you're right!

[@gregorybarr6112]

What an amazing find ,two pieces of the same crotal bell! Great video! Thanks, we always enjoy your digs.

[@GMMD]

Thanks for watching, Gregory!

[@Ellis157]

that is crazzy that you found the outher half of the bell that far away how awsome is that well done

[@czredhead8286]

I hope you’re invited back to do some more exploring and detecting. Very interesting to say the least.

[@metaldogdigger5107]

Awesome upload Brad. Finding both halves of the monster bell is a find of a lifetime. Good for you buddy. Love your videos. Glen

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much Glen!

[@JaneWagman]

Love all the little streams in the area- so beautiful!

[@reginaromsey]

Don’t mind me, I’m here for the scenery and watching other people work for “treasure!”

[@tidefan8942]

Always love your videos, very interesting information and beautiful mountain scenery! Thanks

[@GMMD]

So glad to hear that, thanks!

[@jimh309]

Such a cool thing to be able to do! Makes me wonder what's in my backyard!

[@GMMD]

Treasure!!

[@jimh309]

My town says; my back yard once was full of antique autos. While mowing every once in a while I wack a door handle or windshield knob that's unearthed. I'm situated next to a brook that used to have a road along it. It constantly flows and floods regularly. I'm sure there's treasure!

[@bhwoodyard]

Great video!!! Such beautiful terrain!!

[@therealwillywacker]

Great location, very nice and interesting finds. Thanks for sharing! Have a nice weekend!

[@GMMD]

Thanks for watching, you too!!

[@RelicDog]

Great video, beautiful as always Brad. Crazy that you found both pieces of that crotal Bell! Really nice history you found there.

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much, glad to hear you enjoyed it!

[@FINDERBINDERSMETALDETECTING]

Great music and editing! Thank you for sharing! 😎✌

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much!

[@danskisbees7348]

Very interesting finds! I like the history about the heart in the shoe tap. The tag with Decker. The bell. And of course anything to do with an old firearm.

[@GMMD]

Thanks Dan!

[@AdventuresInDirt]

That name tag intrigues me .... awesome hunt ... thats what metal detecting is all about right there .... 👍👊

[@GMMD]

Heck yeah thanks Ken!

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Keep digging you' ll prolly find the ox that wore the crotal bell! Wonderful episode!

[@moirablack3768]

So interesting and beautiful scenery. Thanks from Scotland 👍🤗🙏

[@GMMD]

Thanks from Vermont!

[@JamesHolmes007]

och i jimmy.

[@rayeleverenz9076]

As an old cultural history major I love your finds and love the scenery,,keep it up

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much Raye!

[@RelicMedic]

Very cool site! Those people were master stone stackers!

[@Bebbis77]

I am in Texas, and it’s cool to know that when they proliferate our area on their way up North, that they might be heading your way. Beautiful acoustic song. Have you returned to this site? Aaaaaaah, on the other part of the bell! How awesome you are, you search and leave the finds as directed. It shows that you enjoy every aspect of detecting, not just the possibility of the ultimate find for financial gain.

[@dryheat85255]

Very interesting! The stonework looks almost new, much cleaner and more precise than most old foundations built by settlers. I think this may support the idea of a TB hospital which had good financial backing and could afford better quality because they intended to stay a long time. If so, I would think there would be some documentation that could be found with more research. The big croatal bell, trigger guard and pocket watch are all great finds. Good job Brad!

[@GMMD]

Could be, thanks for the suggestion!

[@925inder2]

Very interesting and quality finds. Great video!

[@themobleys]

Another outstanding video! Archeology at its finest!

[@GMMD]

I appreciate that Micah, thanks!

[@harvegrant7927]

I loved that lady's enthusiasm.

[@keithrayeski6417]

Oh all of it...I liked the woman’s mittens most!!😁🤣 cool finds!

[@dogmosatchmo]

The tag, could be lodging at a stage stop. There were also homes that operated similar to boarding houses. In my region, there were multiple boarding homes and stage stops in the late 1700s early 1800s. I live near the Great Warrior path, or Carolina road. Indentured servitude is another thing to consider.

[@jasonmoody141]

Come visit Maine sometime and we can metal detect I would love to have you along with me sometime. Love your videos and I think Ive seen them all.Keep the great vids coming.Good Luck & Happy Hunting !!

[@GMMD]

Would love to, I visit Maine twice a year! Shoot me an email! [e-mail]

[@billsellman6675]

Great video as usual Brad. There is some great spots there to run some of my moonshine. Fresh mountain water is the key.

[@GMMD]

Haha!

[@ErlefromVa]

Awesome, loved the Ghost town trip. Incredible you found the other piece to the bell in that short of time! Hope you get an opportunity to return, looks like a story to be told there! Thanks for sharing and HH

[@GMMD]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it, thanks for watching Erle!

[@IanYGath]

It is always exciting to see artifacts that relate to the history of an area. However, when you can start attaching actual names to the place, wow! A Great video as always. Thank you. 😃👍🏻👍🏻

[@GMMD]

For sure, I'll take something with a name over a dated coin any day!

[@CarolReidCA]

At 14:34, that looks like a book corner. They were put on corners of important books, like Bibles, and others with a lot of meaning to keep the edges from being curled or otherwise damaged. There were usually 2 of these on a book, sometimes there were 4. They were usually on the front cover.

[@janwarriner5037]

Brad I REALLY enjoyed your interview with the fairly new digger channel. You are as nice and interesting as I suspected. I really love your channel and everything you do. This video is an example. What fascinating finds to help date the site. PLUS I didn't know you wrote and played music! Went to your website and listened to some of your playing. You're quite good! I hope you have time to read this.

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much Jan, glad to hear you enjoyed the interview and music!

[@pigoff123]

Once again you never disappoint. Awesome finds in a beautiful place full of history. Thank you.

[@GMMD]

Thank YOU Pat!

[@RobRandom]

awesome finds, love that trigger guard :)

[@GMMD]

Thanks Rob!

[@Greengrass1972]

Fantastic video, unbelievable find s, great hunting spot, well done

[@DIGOLOGIST]

I really liked the name tag. The other items are interesting, especially the heel tap. great video once again. looks like we use the same loop! lol. Thanks, see you next time.

[@GMMD]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it, thanks so much!

[@richardwarnock2789]

Nice Trek nice finds that bell really cool and nice deed indeed!!!

[@sandylipscomb7003]

YOU ARE A VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE HUNTER!!!! I love your videos ❤️

[@GMMD]

Thank you Sandy!

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

Brad, I thoroughly enjoyed the video. Thanks for your efforts to share with us all. :)

[@GMMD]

So glad to hear that JD, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@louisaziz1235]

Brad... So sorry for the screw-up. I'm constantly coming across your earlier videos. Always informative and amazingly historical. Can't help but trigger the imagination. A few things that come up... The trigger guard looks ornate enough that it could have come from a flintlock musket or rifle, maybe. Also, the mill sight... Unless the owners moved on and took the mill wheel with them, it may still be there in the cellar beneath the centuries of leaves and soil. A reason to return?... perhaps? If the director would allow it, maybe set up a light camp and spend a couple of days? Just a thought, albeit an anxious one. Keep up the great work. ''Constant Tones''.

[@tracybradshaw1362]

So Beautiful! Bet you could spend a week there!

[@UrbanDKaye]

Awesome sites and finds, Brad! You're still the bell whisperer. HH

[@chrisackerley1842]

Brad - Great video! Thank you for sharing! It never ceases to amaze me how, in that time and place, people would make a life for themselves in such a remote location. They must have been very strong-willed people to build a home out of nothing more than the materials they found and the little they could bring with them. I am curious about a couple of things, though: In that area, how did people make a living? What crops, if any, did they grow? What would the purpose of the mill have been? While I agree with your assessment that a water wheel may have sat in the narrow stone channel at 13:34, what would such a water wheel have turned? Did you find any evidence of a stone used for grinding grain? Please be sure to post your findings about the name engraved on the little metal tag. That is an incredible clue about who may have lived there! To me, the saddest thing about the old home sites you explore is that the people who struggled so hard against nature and the elements to build a a home and raise their children in such a place, during a time when it was truly remote and wild, can be so completely forgotten. Keep up the good work! Even if they aren't huge treasures, the small items you find help us remember those people.

[@GMMD]

While I can't say for sure, there were stone wall fences criscrossing all over, indicating either crop or livestock, we also found several oxen shoe. In regards to what the waterwheel may have turned, the possibilities are endless, possibly grinding stones, saws, or other machinery. Even though we weren't able to discover the occupations, the Director was happy with the timeframe we were able to discover. Thanks again!

[@michaelguinn5736]

The people back in those days did what ever they had to to survive, they made a living off of the land....not like today....food stamps....welfare etc....

[@canyadigitmetaldetectingwi7897]

Good morning, I just wanted to say that I am a new subscriber to your channel and that I have enjoyed watching your content. Your personality, presentation, flow, beautiful areas, and the way you you mix up the action is something I have been looking for to model from. I have seen so many other MDing channels that do not have the feel yours has. It's just seems natural and unscripted is the best way to explain it. Keep up the great work as I know from what little I have done. It takes a lot to create, produce, edit and process a great video.

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much Roger, glad to hear you're enjoying the videos!

[@OutdoorDon]

Easily my favorite video so far. You were lucky to get an invitation to such a site. Keep us posted on the name tag.

[@GMMD]

Glad to hear that Don, I'll do that!

[@computergrant1]

Fantastic that the lady asked you to detect that property! Great finds, and I hope you won't be applying that heel to your boot. Lol! And that trigger guard looked like one on my dad's black powder rifle that he put together many years ago. Excellent video, look forward to more!

[@GMMD]

Haha Thanks Grant!

[@michaelboros1222]

Very nice finds. Gracious land owner. God bless

[@miltonroberts7948]

May I say that the little waterfall was "gorge-ous". I have no shame.

[@fedupnow61859]

Dang I so look forward to watching your videos. Another great one.

[@GMMD]

Thanks Mary!

[@2Stonefly]

Old lady uses an antique ski pole as a walking stick. That is cool.

[@joehagerman2272]

Another excellent video.

[@scottcarter90]

A great video! You always get to hit some good sites. I found a complete big crotal bell like the one you dug. It has cracks on the edges of the mouth but it still rings.

[@GMMD]

Awesome Scott!

[@wendysalter]

Very unusual and exciting finds, which must have been exciting for the land-owner lady, and made you feel very proud to be part of their discovery. Your knowledge is quite extensive and I can see your interest goes deeper than just a hobby. Do you realise that people who have a specific draw to a period in history usually have a personal connection to that time?

[@gordonreynolds4599]

You definitely know how to compose your b roll shots!

[@teresabuckley2008]

You need to make a part two video! There must be a lot more!

[@GMMD]

We'll have to see what 2019 brings!

[@audikris]

Love your vids and the Vermont history you bring up!

[@monkcheetah8203]

Great video! You never know what u may come across while wondering the woods of New England truly fascinating finds🤔

[@GMMD]

Well said, Dan!

[@patricknoveski6409]

Dude, you did the owner right. Its very cool to give her a date. Thanks for filming it. P.j. Calif.

[@GMMD]

Glad you think so, P.J.!