Mike Guarascia and Gary Wright have organized Hamilton’s First Metal Detecting Museum. It’s a one-day pop-up event on Jan. 28 at the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Veterans Association building on Barton Street East in Hamilton Ontario.
The exhibition will showcase a plethora of coins, rings, musket balls, pioneer axe heads, horseshoes, and a wide range of other relics discovered in the region. It is an opportunity for metal detector enthusiasts to connect with each other in person and for those interested in local history to view their findings.
“There are so many detectorists out there who know each other online but have never met in person. So, I thought: Why don’t we all get together and show our relics?”
Mike Guarascia
Read the full story in the Hamilton Spectator.
Hamilton’s 1st Metal Detecting Museum
- What: A pop-up event to showcase relics found by area detectorists.
- When: Saturday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Where: Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Veterans’ Association Building, 1353 Barton Street East
- Cost: Admission is free
UPDATE
Hamilton’s Metal Detecting Museum went off without a hitch today. This one-day pop-up event in Hamilton had an impressive turnout, especially considering it was the 1st show of its kind here.
There was plenty to see as these treasure hunters showed off their finds. Lots of coins, buckles, and relics from the past – some bottles too!
It would have been nice to see some vendors, I bet they would have made some good coin (sic) today! I’m looking at you Radioworld and others. Steve Bennett was there from forestcitymetaldetectors.com at least (nice to meet you, Steve!).
At a metal detecting show, people gather to buy, sell, and trade detecting equipment, as well as to share tips and information about the hobby. I would have liked to see some seminars and workshops on various aspects of the hobby, such as how to use different types of metal detectors, how to search for different types of objects, and how to properly research and excavate historical sites. It’d be great if this became an annual event!
Some shows may also include contests or competitions, where participants can showcase their finds and compete for prizes. Indeed there were some prizes to be won today although my luck was per usual (nadda).
Here’s another video from Digging Canuck. Hers is much better than mine-
It was great to bump into @DiggingCanuck We have to get together this spring Liz!
