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

Metal detectorist
Lost Items?
Contact
Mike McCullough
[email protected]
443-417-3462

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Metal detector
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, June 29th, 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

Beach Detecting

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)


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

Found in one day
Pecking Order
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
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Vice President Dwayne Meanor
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Treasurer Gary Pennington
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Outing Chair Dwayne Meanor
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Outing Co-Chair

Kevin Weiss
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Membership Chair Dennis Powers
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Secretary / Newsletter Thomas Burleson
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Webmaster Will S.
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Annual Club Dues: Currently $25.00
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REPAIR HOLES LEFT BY CARELESS INDIVIDUALS
AND CARRY ABANDONED UNEARTHED TRASH OUT WITH YOU!

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Happy Detecting!

 

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