The North Georgia Relic Hunters 41st Annual Show
Originally published October 2019 · pp. 4–5
The North Georgia Relic Hunters 41st Annual Show MARIETTA, Ga.—The North Georgia Relic Hunters recently sponsored its 41st Annual Southeastern Civil War and Antique Gun Show at the Cobb County Civic Center in Marietta, Ga. This event was held on Saturday, August 10th and Sunday, August 11th. The event featured over 230 tables with vendors displaying and selling items such as dug relics, guns and swords, books, framed and unframed prints, metal detectors, artillery items, and antique currency. With permission from the dealers, children and families
can see and touch many different types of historical items that were used by soldiers in the American Civil War. This show helps support the club’s yearly donations to many local historical community organizations. Vendors were happy to share detailed information about the various items which enabled attendees (both children and adults alike) to learn more about each item on display or for sale. The hands-on interaction helps to give attendees the perspective on the history of the items, some that
their ancestors may have even used in the Civil War. This show permitted one to get “up close” to items to the extent that one is typically not allowed to do in museums. Guests speakers, including author and historian Michael Schaffer and historian Harper Harris, were present to give historical lectures and storytelling on various topics related to this period in our history. Author and Civil War speaker, Stephen Davis, was set up on Saturday afternoon at the tables of Owens & Ramsey Booksellers. He debuted his much-anticipated new release 100 Significant Civil War Photographs: Atlanta Campaign and offer book signings. Brad Quinlan, a local historian, was also set up for signing books on Saturday. He said this about the show, “If I won the lottery there’s a lot of stuff I’d love
to buy and take home. It’s the historical and personal value on some artifacts, especially those related to the 1864 Atlanta campaign, which is my niche. There are some wonderful relics and a few with great human-interest
stories.” Overall, the 2019 Civil War show was a great success, and the promoters are looking forward to another rewarding year for vendors and visitors alike in August 2020.
Wallace Markert and Nick Periut at their sale tables having a conversation with Brian Akins.
Bookseller Marc Ramsey and author Stephen Davis pose with his new book 100 Significant Civil War Photographs: Atlanta Campaign at Stephen’s first book signing for this book.
Left to right: Jerry Hayes won “Excavated Relics Display” for his Excavated Confederate Buckles and Buttons presentation. Stan Wills (not shown) and Roy Baker won “Bobby Westbrook / Bill Evans Display” for his locally dug relics exhibit. Scott Riddle won “Judges Award” for his Atlanta Campaign Relics display. John Turner won “Non-Excavated Relic Display” for his snake buckle exhibit, and Jerry Kirkland won “Most Educational Display” for his South Carolina Brass.
Jerry Kirkand´s “Most Educational Display” of South Carolina Brass artifacts.
One of many tables filled with merchandise for collectors alike.
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