June - 2016

It's a keyhole cover, 18th - 19th century

Nobody guessed this one, y'all. Many old trunks, chest and padlocks sported these decorative swinging covers, possibly to protect the...

Mystery Object Monday, June 20

It's Mystery Monday again. Any idea what this thing is?

It's a saber brass scabbard tip, likely a French import

This was an easy one for many of you. Civil War saber brass scabbard tip. The end sometimes was referred to as a "sword drag" and this...

Mystery Object Monday, June 13

Can you guess what today's mystery artifact is? No clues. Use our Facebook comments to guess. We'll let you know Friday.

It's a circa early 18th century Native American trade silver arm band

Congrats to Ontario Mike and Iowa Dale. They both knew this piece could likely be a trade silver arm band. Y'all know your stuff. Maybe...

Mystery Object Monday, June 6

Hey, History Hunters! We know we owe you a spring Virginia 2016 recap, but we're excited to start this weekly series so just get over it...

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