EHS is bringing you a conversation with Rob Harlow from Digging for Good about the treasures one can find in their own backyards. Rob Harlow began Digging for Good as a way to get together with friends to enjoy the outdoors with their children. The group is happy to metal detect on your historic property and dig up items and sometimes stories. Any findings are the homeowner’s to keep. Items unearthed can help tell a larger history of your property, the people who lived there, and historic land use.

In this presentation, Rob will bring items that he has unearthed and speak to the excitement of finding treasures in your own backyard. He will also be able to schedule if you would like Digging for Good to detect on your land. Join us at Hills Academy History Center at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, March 25th. Space is limited so please let us know if you can attend by emailing: membership@essexhistory.org.

EHS hosted Digging for Good at Pratt House in summer 2024 and some of the items uncovered are on display through March at Essex Library Association in our “History Unearthed” exhibit.

Information from their website: Digging for Good is a group of young (and young at heart) people based out of Haddam, who love to dig in the dirt and uncover the past. Inspired by tales of treasure and by finding things long forgotten, they arise early and head out into the fields in search of the past. When you invite Digging for Good to metal detect on your property, they will make a donation in your name to a charity of your choice from our list of suggested organizations. Learn more at diggingforgood.com