Who WERE These People Living on Top of a Mountain?

On this adventure I hike into the mountains for the first time in 3 months to brave the snow and attempt to discover what awaits beneath the surface
Original music by Brad Martin
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[@scottnix4991]

Love that Pocket Knife. If you do re-blade it please show us some pics.

[@SheepDogActual]

Brad, as always, never disappointed. That is a chicken coop thermometer. I believe. They were used in the mid 1800’s. They told the farmer at what the temperature was optimal for the eggs to hatch.

[@codename495]

Beat me to it!

[@thomaswaddell9012]

Not to be a wise guy. We all say it and are all wrong. There has never been a penny minted in the USA mint system for the USA. Cents are what we mint.

[@michaelmendez5766]

Do check on the side of the hills, pitching hills ?

[@chadmashburn3039]

The kids and i watched this tonight. Thanks for good videos i dont have to worry about what they hear. Beautiful country Brad!

[@pauloadams6330]

You can double check with your friend Brandon over at adventure archeology, but I think you found a Hutchinson bottle stopper mechanism

[@adventurearchaeology]

It definitely is!

[@donaldplohg9587]

I believe that is an old bottle stopper, not sure, but it sure looks like one.. Keep up the good hunt Brad.

[@joannholmes8726]

Were they "Moonshiners" living up there? Thermometer, bottles and stoppers, scales for measuring etc. They were self-sustained with chickens and other animals and gardens maybe.

[@mikeweldon2347]

Your soda bottle stopper is where the term pop came from. The bottle made a loud pop when you opened it. Looks like more snow your way.

[@jjuejehjdbdddddddd]

The one person who disliked this video is the person who thinks we make the dirt dirtier when it’s disturbed.

[@tedcantell9088]

or u have may hurt a worm !!!!! just say'n !!!!! ha,ha,ha,ha,!!!!!!

[@happyhunting6303]

Trolls......theres always one

[@trimbaker1893]

naw...just a bad aim. to be sure, they wanted to hit thumbs up, but were inept.

[@gcanno8921]

they are idiots

[@kathyarmstrong649]

Aaah yes, the Dislike Button, a relic from the OLD days of You Tube when one could perhaps judge the content of the video in question by comparison of the Likes to Dislikes. The symbol still clings on much like the handset symbol for Telephone but is basically worthless.

[@johnlea8519]

Very enjoyable video, I would love to see that brass knife fully restored with a a shiney new blade.

[@richardbeee]

Hey Brad, great video! I live in Arizona and am quite sure our weather is not alike,however rust is rust. One thing I love to use on old rusty tools and Knives is a good diesel soak. Usually what we call farming diesel out here. #2? I've had pocket knives clean up so good that you could open them, with a little delicate work. I just throw them in the bucket and forget about them for a couple of weeks. Glad to see your weather is warming up, was getting cold watching you. I'm a detectorist also but primarily look for gold nuggets and pickers. Yee Haa! Thanks.

[@marymisdom3955]

At one time things were made to last a life time....or longer. The family seemed to not be really poor. Great video. Thank you.

[@pigoff123]

It is so sad that things these days are not made to last anymore

[@st0nk777]

I like it how he shows the natural beauty of the place he is detecting at. It truly adds a lot to the character of the video. Keep up the great work.

[@bethromanetto6279]

Another great video. Loved the bottle stopper!! You live in such beautiful country. You're very luck!!

[@katpillar4131]

Floral design curved bar is a barrette, most likely turn of the century era. Floral tube is part (ferrule) of a vanity makeup brush same era. Since you know their name, you can look on Ancestry to look at the Census entries to find the family and profession of the adults. The 1890 Census was destroyed in a fire, but you will likely find the answers in the 1880, 1900 and 1910 Census records.

[@vineyardsky]

A barrette was my thought too!

[@hardluckclub7271]

happy friday everyone!

[@thomaswaddell9012]

Pretty sure part of a bottle stopper

[@olivierfortin4972]

The large, silver-plated piece looks like the ferrule of a paintbrush.

[@Huntnlady7]

Or the end of an umbrella

[@adamengle8963]

Or maybe an old razor

[@old5andimer713]

Thanks Brad .. another interesting discovery walk thru the Green Mountains, and the start of my Friday .. stay well.

[@musicluvr70]

Right before you pulled the pocket knife from the ground, and said this was a common find, I thought you were referring to the deer droppings next to the hole. LOL

[@colleennikstenas4921]

Same!

[@ronr.53400]

damnnn 😙

[@Badger13x]

Another great video some interesting and unusual finds. As always well presented with the shots of the wildlife and scenery a great addition and your presentation and engagement just gets better and better.

[@tylertripp618]

Its really interseting how copper and brass scales made a big comeback the last few years.

[@paulweisgerber7654]

Good morning all!

[@bamadigger4342]

I new exactly what it was when you held it up. There are dozens of " bottle digging " channels I'm subscribed to and the term Hutch is what they use. These are rare and sometimes the stopper is still in them. Look up Adventure Archeology and this guy is in Alabama where I'm from. Good stuff like whats in your channel if your into stuff like that.

[@SuperCharlie2002]

Thanks for recording your history finds and enlightening us on what things are. It definitely helps me to identify my finds! Keep digging buddy.

[@richardseargent4920]

I've never metal detected in my life but really love to watch your well produced and presented videaos. I love the Eastern Hardwood forests of North America and Vermont reminds me very much of the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas and Oklahoma. Keep up the great work. Rich, Farnborough, U.K.

[@pigoff123]

Love your videos Brad. Stay safe an I hope there are many more treasures to come.

[@russbonk1372]

Great wrap-up! Your videos are as calming as they get....keep up the good work!

[@SteelerStacker33]

Very BEAUTIFUL STATE BRAD..... KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND STAY SAFE......

[@havardmoen6423]

Have a nice weekend! This was a good start to it. (Who heck downvotes???)

[@marymisdom3955]

A sour grapes kind of person down votes.

[@frozengroundhog3543]

Probably archeology students. They say metal detectorists destroy historical sites. They’d rather let a site get bulldozed to become a golf course than let us recover a coin anyone can buy on eBay. (From personal experience....)

[@marymisdom3955]

@@frozengroundhog3543 oh. I had not thought about that.

[@markmiller3279]

It's easy to hit the wrong button accidentally.

[@karenkaloff6186]

Hello good morning awesome video the knife what a great find but all the finds help with putting the story about people living up on that mtn thanks

[@nateday9328]

Awesome video yet again! That knife cleaned up great!

[@twots22]

Nice brass kaniffy. Your display at home must be sumtin to see!! VT is very beautiful!! Thanks Brad!

[@thebottlebug5729]

The Hutchinson stopper should date roughly 1880 to 1915. You really need to expand your horizons Brad and obtain a bottle probe,all those home sites you hunt will have one or more privies which in those rural settings should be relatively easy to find,undug and un-dipped!

[@annamariebeaty4206]

That wire " thing" is a hutch bottle stopper.. 👍🙂

[@giaatta9303]

Awesome way to start my day...coffee in hand and time with Brad. Thanks!!!

[@reedsartofadventure]

Great bit of information on pat. dates. Thanks for sharing 👍😎👍

[@mattbyrne1822]

Another great educational and historical video . Keep up the great videos

[@ClaytonCountyHistoryHound]

Thanks for sharing the hunt. Some very nice finds. The IHP was an added bonus. Good luck, happy hunting and take care.

[@victorperras3815]

Awesome video Brad thanks .

[@denniscutter1539]

Sorry Brad, But I just seen on GMA, Looks like lot's of snow heading your way, and Stealth Diggers area also.. Hang in there, Spring will be here sooooon!

[@TimothyKepner]

What you you thought was a pencil cover is actually decorative end on a ball ram for a black powder pistol . the back side is pushed in and rounded to fit under the barrel of the pistol. Nice find you don't see those very often anymore. Good video

[@robertthompsonii6657]

Pocket Knives are really high on my list of favorite things to find! As always such a great video!

[@johnbeasant7475]

Hey Brad another awesome video keep them coming

[@mtpocketswoodenickle2637]

I've been rewarded more than once by gridding detecting sites and going back over the same area in the opposite direction. Keep on unearthing history young man, one find at a time.

[@edwardenglish1519]

Great finds and the mystery of what the people did continues.

[@clintonneuhaus1818]

So many finds with dates written on them! What a fun hunt.

[@kimberlyclark4508]

Love it so cool!! You found a lot it looked beautiful!! Your channel has grown so much, we love the 3B's

[@ArnieT1958]

Great too see you back at it Brad!! Wishing you the very best in 21!!

[@Dreamzz101]

JJ stands for Johnson & Johnson .. yep yep they made thermometers .. as for the brass tag I was thinking a hair barrette .. awesome finds

[@unrulyjulie4382]

I was thinking hair barrette as well.

[@sherrystuer1884]

Another amazing video Brad!!

[@Huntnlady7]

Nice one! Thoroughly enjoyed this one, thank you

[@bobwardimages]

You do a nice job involving us in the way you explain items - bringing us along in the stories...

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

Always look for a new video from you. I like going along w/ you. Great videos. 🙂🙂🙂🌟🌟🌟💙

[@Joe-eq8we]

Good times! Thank you. Hello from Humboldt county, Ca!

[@memorylaine]

That's a wonderful end to the day! I'm glad you were able to get out .....thank you Brad for taking us outdoors with you! Always my favorite!

[@sickofthissh]

The Talking Heads sang, "Nothin' but flowers." I love your so relaxing channel. I play catch up and I hope I never do. I love yur calmness.

[@dirtdiggindawg310]

Hey Brad . Im diggin on the thermometer scale being that it is from a company that was less than ten miles from my house . Kinda cool to see you dig one there in the Vermont mountains ! I do have one i dug here that is slightly older and from the same company . You should check into how the Oswego Harbor looked back then it is awsome history. Gl and HH out there can't wait for your next!

[@jjsmith8956]

My maternal grandfather worked for Waterbury Brass in Waterville all of his adult life. I was born and raised there as well.

[@kayesdigginit1519]

The flowered piece I think is either a hair clip or ladies sash buckle!! The Hutchinson stopper is a really cool find, awesome pocket knife, I love the IHP as I've only found one so far ☺ the harmonica reed and the other relics!! You're finds are so cool, it helps me keep excited with the finds we make in this wonderful hobby!!

[@dannyl2598]

Nice old artifacts. I have seen old pencils that had a cap over the Sharp end similar to pens today. I have also found a thermometer scale, it too was folded up. One of the call outs was "blood heat" at 98.7, it was from the same time frame as your site. Thanks for another enjoyable video.

[@jefffogle915]

Cool finds as always.. To bad you had so much snow this year.. Was a great year for us here in Michigan. Very little snow and frozen ground.. Keep up the hard work.. Love the back stories.👍

[@hacc220able]

Thanks for sharing.

[@ouachitamountainliving]

Ive been watching your videos a long time,you very polite and I enjoy them so much.If I ever get to Vermont would love to come along one day!

[@preserving_the_past]

Great video Brad but looks like you got more snow headed that way. Thanks for sharing. Chris-"Preserving _the_ Past"

[@michaelely2267]

Always enjoy the videos. Watching from Georgia

[@earlmenefee3603]

Awsome dig Brad !!!

[@terriwhipple4561]

Love your video’s Brad! Neat picture of fresh bunny berries! 😄

[@rebeccaross2890]

Hey Brad 👋👋 glad to see you detecting again, I'm sure not as happy as you are lol

[@judithfairchild8620]

Interesting to see. My dad had a brass pocket knife when I was little. He was born in 1909.

[@stevenstrempke5052]

Great start to 2021!!

[@franielee38]

Yay!!! Great dig!!!! Love it!!! ♥️

[@barfass]

Welcome back for the metal detecting. Always happy to see a video up. Cheers.

[@rogerdempsey7227]

Nice day for you young man can't beat that 👍

[@stephenrothwell8142]

Hi matey. Its not just for a padlock cover. Some doors had them to reduce the draft even further. Or to reduce the amount of detritus gathering in the mechanism. Love your uploads. Thanks.

[@jimschafer9196]

Good to see you back out in the wild, thanks for the share. That bottle stopper was incredible.

[@swampfizz5370]

thanks for the video..Its nice to know there are people like me out there..Nature ,History ,Adventure,Excercise getting out of the house..In those days people were out side way more often than now,,No TV Radio internet, eiectricity,cars,no modern medicine just elixirs..ha

[@Carolbearce]

Always love your videos. Amazing knife!!

[@jdjd7127]

Surprise snowstorm I wonder if we will see how much in next weeks blog

[@mamm7223]

Beautiful scenery, great camera shots, and fascinating finds. You made my day.

[@davidgonzales8148]

Awesome finds Like your rap up displays always

[@trimbaker1893]

cool thing i have noticed metal detecting in vermont, any signal is good. no trash in the woods. if it makes a signal, dig it.

[@frostysoutdoors4135]

Nice hubnt my friend in some beautiful country

[@trimbaker1893]

I like your style. no hype. just good digs. Right on.

[@baystateplugflipper7061]

Nice job Brad!!!!!!!!!!

[@rogerbamatutz1927]

I liked this one. Nice variation of material.

[@marydamboise8429]

I love when you are in the woods, i honestly feel like i am there with you. I have always loved the woods and there are plenty of woods in Maine. I have had 2 ATV's and have ridden the trails through woods and fields and logged over 25,000 miles.

[@jerrybailey6584]

Happy to see you back in the woods

[@SilverEOD]

Good to see you out there enjoying yourself Brad. Those are some great finds :)

[@grunkgrunk1]

Love your metal detecting videos miss getting to get out myself

[@mikemorgan4412]

Brad, you are truly a Renaissance Man you wear hats of many different professions. OK there all Baseball Caps but of many different colors.🧢 Blue was the only one I had to pick from but you get the picture. And you are right about Metal Detecting you never know what ur gonna find. It is kinda like a Box of Chocolates. You got ur nuts, ur caramels,ur orange cremes,toffees etc. On the inside of the box they put that map tellin you where the nuts are in case you’re allergic. Don’t let Bentley eat too many chocolates it’ll ruin his Dinner. Have a pleasant weekend and stay safe.

[@mksemposki]

Another great Friday morning with an awesome video from GMMD! I think all the finds were cool today. Loved the pocket knife. Always great to see a new video from you!! 🥰

[@fredscott413]

good show ,thanks.

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Glad I get to enjoy watching you knock the rust off! It has been a long winter for us all! Happy hunting!

[@asiadyer]

Enjoy watching from Japan.

[@natehoot9714]

Great to see you back out there!

[@travishaskell6897]

Cool finds...you have inspired me to get my own metal detector, and I have been having a blast using it... nothing too cool yet but have found some interesting things

[@jlocey87]

Shot gun shells... These people didn't even realize they were hunting on top of history. Another nice adventure. Much is taught with you & SDN...thank you for what you do for us.

[@dawnthemetaldetective3083]

I really love your digs. You make it personal and bring us into the story. Thank you.

[@sandischmidt5028]

So good to see you detecting again!

[@thedailydanblog247]

Awesome video your the best

[@johndodson4527]

Hey brad.spring is here.hope you're and all are well.im ready for the fresh movies.yeaaa

[@ant-1382]

10:18 it's a stopper from a Hutchison pop bottle, and yes it is old!