Saving SC history one artifact at a time

Using period maps, military journals, GIS software and state of the art technology, we locate and recover artifacts from our nation’s past. Artifacts are then preserved and shared with landowners, local historical societies, or museums.

***Recovering and preserving artifacts from the early American and Revolutionary War eras.***

Not a business. Location and recovery services are provided as a courtesy at sites with historic significance. We can also provide assistance through our network partners with restoration of artifacts for display in your home, office or clubhouse. We respect the privacy of landowners and do not share any private information or finds without permission.
All metal detecting is performed ethically with respect to owner’s land and privacy.

**About**

**Phillip Davis, MD**
From a young age, I developed an appreciation for the people and events of our past that helped shape America. As a SC native, I’m fascinated by the deep history of our region and enjoy sharing its story. While a medical student at MUSC in Charleston, my classmates and I learned how to detect and treat illness using the latest diagnostic tools and therapy while treating patients compassionately and holding their privacy sacred. With a similar mindset, we use modern technology combined with historical maps, writings and our network to find important sites and artifacts from our country’s past to keep their story alive.
*Dr. Davis* also works in the pharmaceutical industry where he leads the clinical development, launch and support of diagnostic oncology drug products. He is a 1997 graduate of the University of SC and finished his medical degree at MUSC in Charleston (2004). Phillip lives in Mt. Pleasant, SC with his wife, Angel, and their 3 children. They have been members of St. Andrews Church in the Old Village since 2002.
*Linkedin Profile:* *https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipbriansdavis/*

Restorations

Civil War Union Army belt buckle recovered 2023 on Johns Island.

Civil War era Union Army box plate restored by JP Hunts.

1700s to 1800s Axe - Recovered on revolutionary war battlefield near Beaufort, SC

1700s to 1800s Axe - Restored by Lowcountry Relic Restoration

Union Army Cannonball - Found on sea island near Charleston

Union Army Cannonball with Bormann fuse - Safely preserved

1700s-early 1800s axe with heavy rust encrustations recovered on sea island near Charleston.

1700s-early 1800s axe becomes a work of art following electrolysis, polishing and mounting by Lowcountry Relic Restoration.

Interesting Finds

Civil War Union Army belt buckle recovered 2025 along a shoreline near Charleston.

1770s King Charles III Silver Spanish 1/2 Real found near a British military post

1722 Rosa Americana Coin found along Colonial dirt road near Charleston

King Henry era cut sliver coin recovered near Oxford, England

1780 revolutionary war campsite (British) relics

Mid to late 1700s glass cameo with silver plated back recovered in 1780 British campsite

“A generation which ignores history has no past—and no future.”

- Robert A. Heinlein

Let’s find history

If you own property with historic significance and would like to learn more about it including how to recover and preserve artifacts, we’re happy to chat. Please send us a message and Dr. Davis will respond within 24 hours. We can provide advice, research help and on-site assistance.

For historical societies, municipalities or local community organizations that need assistance performing historical research, we can support you. Send us a line and we will be in touch asap.