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Lost but Found: History Unearthed
Metal detecting and relic hunting in the farm fields and forests of southwestern Ontario offers a unique connection to the region’s rich history. From rolling agricultural lands that have been cultivated for generations to wooded areas that once served as travel routes, homesteads, and gathering places, the landscape can reveal fascinating traces of the past. Careful and responsible detectorists may uncover old coins, buttons, tools, farm implements, military artifacts, and other relics that provide insight into the lives of the people who lived and worked there. Beyond the excitement of discovery, relic hunting encourages an appreciation for local heritage, conservation, and the stories hidden beneath the soil, making every outing an opportunity to explore both history and nature.
Exhibit created by: Kara Brown and Walter Moskal
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Glass BottlesFound in forests in southwestern Ontario |
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Left Side: Assortment of Glass Bottle NecksFound in various farm fields in southwestern Ontario Middle: Pieces of ToysFound in various farm fields in southwestern Ontario Right Side: Porcelain InsulatorsFound in various farm fields in southwestern Ontario |
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All artifacts were located on the surface on various farm fields or in a forestLeft Side: China and Porcelain from around the worldFound in three farm fields in southwestern Ontario Right Side: Miscellaneous Glass and PorcelainFound in farm fields in southwestern Ontario Lower Layer: Miscellaneous MetalFound in farm fields in southwestern Ontario
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