The F75 goes to school

[Gatehider]

Bill,

I'm sure watching these kid's expressions while holding history for the first time will rank up there with your all time best finds.

Keep up the great work sharing with the younger generation!!!

Gatehider

 

[vlad]

What you were explaining about how a detector works, but the older guy some time back you were trying to explain detector operation to was convinced that a detector was a big magnet and would not find gold [or other conductive metals]?

 

[Bill Ladd]

I do end up doing talks at lots of detecting clubs & historical society's and such.....but I prefer speaking to kids alot better. That's why I don't demand compensation from the schools & cub scouts....(besides adults don't write letters or draw pictures of me either)

 

[Chip in Pittsburgh]

Hi Bill,

Great stuff! It's really neat that you take the time to teach kids the importance of recovering the past.

If you get a moment, can you post pictures of what you found that got you on the roadshow? Most people may know, but since I am new to this, I just would like to set what the items were.

Thanks!

 

[Bill Ladd]

Lots of detectorists in S.C. have found these rare tags.....I think "Donkeysolder" has one too? But, the earliest known "slave tax badge" is dated 1800. This is an 1800 "HOUSE:SERVANT"....(& This is the mug shot that made the front page of the newspaper & a W&E Treasures cover).
I didn't want to get into all that in the post as I wanted the school to take center stage....
HH,
Bill

 

[Old California]

Hi Bill,

That's really special you take the time to share your finds and history of the locations you have visited with children and clubs, Very entertaining and educational.

These children and members from the clubs you visit will always cherish these moments, I know I would so continue what you're doing

WTG Bill!
Paul

 

[Chip in Pittsburgh]

n/t

 

[Bill Ladd]

Hopefully you'll be able to share pictures with us someday

 

[jmaryt]

is this the same guy who made the presentation?..must be a stand in!

(h.h!)
j.t.

 

[C F N.C.]

That is a fantastic slave tag and a great display' way to go Bill.

 

[vlad]

Maybe one day a painting of you sitting in a rocking-chair with a FISHER, will be displayed in the SMITHSONIAN {painted by a former student}: "WHISTLER'S BILL"!