About this hunt
The Hanover Metal Detectors Club's 18th Annual Old Dominion Relic Dig — Saturday November 7, 2026, on genuine Central Virginia Civil War farmland within about 30 minutes of Carmel Church, VA (the Caroline/Hanover county line; the exact parcel is disclosed to registrants roughly two weeks out and moves year to year). A seeded relic hunt: organizers plant authentic Civil War relics plus prize tokens redeemed for high-value prizes, across two hunts, with a BBQ lunch included. Open to non-members; capped at the first 60 applicants; mail-in registration only, deadline October 25, 2026. Register by mailing the form (PDF on the club site) to Hanover Metal Detectors Club, P.O. Box 101, Ashland VA 23005. Contacts: Dave Harper / Dickie Yates 804-241-9541; club line 804-503-6115. A Civil War relic hunt, distinct from the region's coin/silver hunts and from Diggin' In Virginia (DIV).
// Listing sourced from public web sources. Always verify details with the organizer before traveling.