1947 UNCONQUERED GARY COOPER PAULETTE GODDARD FILM

     As anybody who has followed the Time Searchers can tell you, we like films.  Especially ones that deal with a historical topic.  Here, we have the Paramount Pictures film, the Unconquered starring Gary Cooper and Pualette Goddard.  The appeal of this film is that it is set in Western Pennsylvania.  In the mid to late 1700's, western Pennsylvania was the Wild West of North America.   The Unconquered gives a glimpse (a hollywood one) into the indentured servant system the British had along with the Military and Political situation in the North America at the time.  The fun thing about these films is that we can imagine what it must have been like in those times and how we would fit into that era.  In the film, I can imagine the Colonial Relic Hunter standing next to Gary Cooper's character fighting off the henchmen of the villain of the film (Martin Garth, played by Howard Da Silva) while I offered my protection to Abby Hale (Paulette Goddard).  Yes, I know, Colonial Relic Hunter, I do usually leave the heavy lifting to you.  Anyway, the film brings the colonial era alive and it is great viewing even if it is not completely historically accurate.-The Time Searcher.  Here's a link to the film:

BRITISH COLONIAL COPPER FOUND-RETURN TO THE LOST COLONIAL VILLAGE FEBRUARY, 2016 METAL DETECTING RELIC HUNTING

      Here's the video of our first relic hunt for the year (part one).  The Colonial Relic Hunter makes our first find of the year, a long lost British Colonial Copper at the Lost Colonial Village.  More pictures and video to follow.-The Time Searcher.

PRE COLUMBIAN CENTRAL AMERICAN ARTIFACTS COLLECTIONS FEATURE

     Here are some photos of Pre Columbian artifacts from the collection of a long time collector.  One of the advantages of being in the relic hunting and collecting field for a long time is that you meet a lot of fellow relic hunters and collectors who have really amassed incredible collections and stories.  My friend has collected central and south american relics for over fifty years and he bought out collections that have been together since the 1930's. I appreciate him letting me photo some of his items.-The Time Searcher

1808 SPANISH TWO REALE SILVER COIN-LOST COLONIAL VILLAGE RELIC HUNTING

Here's a couple of pictures of the 1808 Spanish Two Reale silver coin that the Colonial Relic Hunter found earlier this week at the Lost Colonial Village.  This was a super deep find that he made at an estimated 14-16 inches.  A great find that I hope will be just the beginning for 2016.  One of the friends of our show has put us onto a lead on another new colonial site that includes a spring house and residence foundations.  We plan to check that out in the near future.  In the meantime, more photos and videos will go up on our latest discoveries at the Lost Colonial Village.-The Time Searcher.

TIME SEARCHERS ENDORSE DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

NORMALLY THE TIME SEARCHERS DO NOT DO POLITICAL ENDORSEMENTS.  HOWEVER,  THE VERY FUTURE OF THE UNITED STATES IS A STAKE AND EVERY MAN HAS TO MAKE A STAND TO DEFEND HIS COUNTRY.  THE TIME SEARCHERS ARE NO EXCEPTION.  HERE THE TIME SEARCHER AND THE COLONIAL RELIC HUNTER GIVE DONALD J. TRUMP AN ENDORSEMENT FOR THE PRESIDENCY OF THE UNITED STATES.  I BELIEVE THAT PRESIDENT TRUMP SHOULD PUT THE COLONIAL RELIC HUNTER AS THE HEAD OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE OR THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES.   MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!-THE TIME SEARCHER

COLONIAL CHRISTIAN CROSS FOUND-LOST COLONIAL VILLAGE

   

 The Colonial Relic Hunter found this unique and rare colonial era Christian Cross that was worn around the neck of a long gone colonist.  This was our first trip back to the Lost Colonial Village for 2016 and it was a great start for the New Year.  The Colonial Relic Hunter found this Cross along with a 1808 Spanish Two Reale silver coin (super deep find), numerous buttons,, two colonial coppers coins, and a silver plated military button.  I found a 1770's British Artillery button and some other colonial buttons.  I will post photos and videos of our hunt finds in the next few days.-The Time Searcher.

TIME SEARCHERS VLOG-THE COLONIAL RELIC HUNTER GIVES US METAL DETECTING RELIC SHOVEL TIPS

Spring will be coming soon.  Just like a hibernating bear coming out of his cave.  The first stirrings of spring are in the wind.  I got a call today from the Colonial Relic hunter and like the hibernating bear, he will be coming out of his relic cave very soon.  If the weather breaks for a couple days, we will make our first relic hunting trip back to the Lost Colonial Village for 2016.  I had my machine tweaked and added a  couple aftermarket modified coils to the mix and I am eager to see what I can shake out of the ground. 

 Of course, I am sure that the Colonial Relic Hunter will have some great surprises in unusual relics he will find this year.  That’s why relic hunting never gets old for me.  It’s a new adventure every trip out there and especially In the Lost Colonial Village where there definitely is a bridge between the here and now and the past.-The Time Searcher.

A TRIP TO THE DRUG STORE-CIRCA 1945

                                                               

  HERE'S A PHOTO THAT SHOWS HOW THE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE WAS IN THE MID 1940'S AMERICA.  I LIKE HOW EVERYONE IS DRESSED UP.  NO SLOBS IN BLUE JEANS AND T-SHIRTS HERE TO PICK UP A CARTON OF CIGARETTES, A CASE OF BEER AND LOTTERY TICKETS.  PEOPLE TOOK PRIDE IN THEIR APPEARANCE AND DRESSED UP TO LOOK PRESENTABLE IN THEIR DAILY LIVES.  THE DRUG STORE EMPLOYEES ARE DRESSED IN WHITE JACKETS AND TIES, THE TWO DELIVERY MEN ARE UNIFORMED. EVEN THE SMALL CHILD IN THE PHOTO IS WELL DRESSED.  I ESPECIALLY LIKE THE GUY IN THE THREE PIECE SUIT AND BOWLER HAT, WHICH WAS GETTING UNCOMMON IN THE US EVEN IN 1945.  
     I LOVE THESE OLD STORE PHOTOS THAT SHOW ITEMS I SEE WHEN I LOOK FOR ANTIQUES.  I CAN SEE HOW THE ITEMS WERE DISPLAYED BACK IN THE DAY.  A TRUE LOOK BACK IN TIME.-THE TIME SEARCHER

COLONIAL MUSKET RAMROD/POWDER FLASK GUIDE TOOL FOUND-LOST COLONIAL VILLAGE

HERE'S PICTURES OF ANOTHER GREAT FIND FROM OUR FAVORITE RELIC HUNTING SPOT-THE LOST COLONIAL VILLAGE.

                                       

THE COLONIAL RELIC HUNTER FOUND THIS COLONIAL ERA MUSKET RAMROD/POWDER FLASK GUIDE TOOL IN OUR LAST HUNT AT THE COLONIAL VILLAGE IN DECEMBER, 2015.  YOU WOULD PUT THE TOOL INTO THE BARREL OF THE MUSKET AND IT CENTERS THE RAMROD OR POWDER FLASK IN THE BARREL. I HAVE NEVER SEEN ONE OF THESE RECOVERED IN THE FIELD.  THE COLONIAL RELIC HUNTER FOUND ANOTHER ONE YEARS AGO AT AN OLD BATTLE SITE  BEFORE WE STARTED THE TIME SEARCHERS SHOW.  THERE WERE OTHER GREAT FINDS INCLUDING PARTS OFF AN OLD MUSKET THAT WERE MADE THAT DAY AND WE WILL BE PUTTING VIDEOS OF THESE RELIC HUNTS ON THE BILLTHERELIC YOUTUBE CHANNEL WITH HIGHLIGHTS ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL RJB444.  CONGRATULATIONS COLONIAL RELIC HUNTER AND I LOOK FORWARD TO GREAT NEW RELIC FINDS IN 2016.-THE TIME SEARCHER