I have been interested in the Civil War since a visit to Gettysburg when I was eight years old.  I began collecting small artifacts in the 1970s.  By the early 1980s, my collection was growing rapidly.  I purchased items with good provenance when I could find them.  Although my specific collecting interest at the time was Gettysburg items, I tried to pick up anything that was connected with specific battlefields.  My "excellent provenance" collection began to expand rapidly when I began to relic hunt in the early 80s.  Although I did not have the time (or live in a location) to allow me to hunt frequently, I got out when I could.  Among the locations I got to hunt was the historic Rummel Farm on the East Cavalry Field at Gettysburg (when it was still private property and after I received permission!) 

  After moving to Gettysburg in 2002, I had a greater opportunity to find relics for sale - particularly relics with good Gettysburg provenance.  Today, I am still always on the lookout for relics and relic collections being sold around Gettysburg.  I always look for the items that have specific location or specific ownership provenance.  Some of these items find their way into my collection, but many others will be offered here.

  My specific collecting interest has shifted.  I am now building a collection of Antietam items with solid location provenance.  If you have any Antietam items that were found at specific locations on the battlefield (before the land was owned by the government) that you might want to sell or trade, please contact me!!