Vol. 50, No. 3 $ Georgia On My Mind Lowcountry Sh
DALTON, Ga.—Georgia was on everyone’s mind as the 29th Annual Chickamauga Civil War Show kicked off on February 3rd and 4th at the Dalton Convention Center in Dalton, Georgia. As always, it was a huge success according to promoter Mike Kent of MK Shows. Weather is always a concern for the February Dalto show, but the sun came out and skies were clear for a warm winter’s day start to the show. General Manager Doug Phipps reported cars in the parking lot
jockeyed for unloading positions prior to the 10 a.m. official opening time. Move in and set up was frantic as dealers quickl unloaded their merchandise and hit the floor looking for new treasures for their collection, their websites, or just to trade sell to other enthusiasts. Commerce was brisk with
dealers traveling to and fro across the 45,000 square foot exhibit hall, buying, selling, trading, and comparing notes on all types of artifacts and
out an unusual Bowie knife on his table he had owned on three different occasions over a ten year span, indicating how quali collectibles will always find a new home if the price is right. The Chickamauga Show is far from an ordinary event; it is a spectacular gathering of enthusiasts from as far away as Texas, New York, and Hawaii. Their passion for history bring them hundreds and sometimes thousands of miles to participa in this annual event with likeminded individuals. Part of the draw of the Chickamauga Show is its location and inhere relationship to the Battle of Chickamauga, with fighting
recorded just across Dug Gap Battle Road where the Dalton Convention Center resides. Dalton takes great pride i its Civil War past and hosts show each year with assistanc in advertising, accommodation and a gracious welcome to all show participants and attende This is the largest Civil War held in Georgia and is second size only to MK Shows’s Middl Tennessee Civil War Show, the largest show in the South The resounding success of the Chickamauga Civil War Show owes much to the tireles efforts of Dalton Convention Center General Manager Doug Phipps and Event Services Manager Tuesday Jones, both who have been instrumental in helping establish and grow the Chickamauga Show from
and Sale Kicks off the New Year MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.— There are numerous shows and events related to the hobbies of collecting the past and metal detecting. Between January and December, there are at least a couple of events each month, and sometimes even two or more occur on the same weekend. But where does it all start each yea To our knowledge, the annual American Digger® Lowcountry show kicks it all off as far as indoor events, being the first large show of the New Year. The show is always well attended, and this year was no exception. Collectors, dealers, and diggers filled nearly 200 eight-foot tab in the spacious showroom of the Omar Shrine Temple, while a steady stream of the public came in to see, and sometimes buy or sell, artifacts from WWII back to the Stone Age, with a heavy colonial and Civil War presence. Saturday saw rain and gloomy weather, which was actually a plus in getting more people
Mick Alderholt’s collection of e Best Display award.
through the door: If it’s too ra to go golfing, do yard work, or metal detecting, people head for indoor events. There were numerous artifact and metal detector displays and dealers from across the country the show and almost all expresse satisfaction with the event. Not only did the table holders experience numerous buying and selling opportunities among themselves, but the large gate also assured plenty of business opportunities with the public. This event is known for being a great show for buying great “walk-in” relics. For the seriou collectors and dealers, numerous high-dollar transactions left bo buyer and seller happy. This show attracts some of the best dealers with the best selections non-dug and dug pieces. In addition to artifacts of al kinds for the collectors, there was plenty for metal detectorist to see and buy at the show. In addition to four metal detectors
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