The Maryland Free-State Treasure Club, MFSTC, in Baltimore, Maryland, metal detecting enthusiasts, open hunts, outings, beach, coins and relic hunting.

Lost Items?
Contact
Mike McCullough
mccphys@gmail.com
443-417-3462

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Our meetings are educational, fun and informative. If you are curious about the hobby, attend one of our meetings.

Welcome detectorists!

New to the hobby? Click here for training guide

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Next club meeting is:
Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 7:00 pm
This will be an in-person meeting. - Masks are optional.

MINI HUNTS ARE BACK!
Mini hunts start at 6:30 weather permitting.

Meetings are held the last Thursday of every month except for holiday conflicts (as noted). For inclement weather, call the center to inquire about closures, or email one of the officers.

Location: Victory Villa Community Center auditorium, Middle River Recreation and Parks building, 404 Compass Rd. East, Essex, MD 21220. 410-887-0258.
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News
Member Finds Historic Spoon Read	Equipment links recommended by Gary
Members Recover Lost Treasure See Recovered Items here	Excellent Story about finding lost ring The Ring Saga
Members solve 75-year-old mystery Read	Patterson Park Detecting is now off limits

This is a Multigenerational Club; Guests, Beginners, Experienced Detectorists and Families are welcome. Join the fun and show us your finds.

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Members' Videos: Members' videos and more on our media page (Click here)

Members may enter their monthly finds on the Contest Board. Rules for Contest Board, Leg of Gold and Find of the Year: Click Here

Member Dwayne M. establishes the pecking order.

Member John C. on metal detecting: "I hate to quit before I find something good. Then when I find something good I don’t want to stop."

Officers
President and Contact	Mike McCullough mccphys@gmail.com
Vice President
Treasurer	Gary Pennington gary1penn@gmail.com
Webmaster	Steve Cunningham saddlewood33@gmail.com
Membership Chair	Dennis Powers denpo@verizon.net
Secretary	Thomas Burleson tburleson224@gmail.com
Newsletter	Thomas Burleson tburleson224@gmail.com
Outing Chair	Dwayne Meanor dpmeanor@gmail.com
Annual Club Dues:	Currently $25.00
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YOU CAN HELP PROTECT THE FUTURE OF METAL DETECTING!
REPAIR HOLES LEFT BY CARELESS INDIVIDUALS
AND CARRY ABANDONED UNEARTHED TRASH OUT WITH YOU!

Learn proper digging rules
Happy Detecting!