The Northern Virginia Relic Hunters Association (NVRHA),
(a non profit organization), was organized to promote the study and
preservation of American history through the location, identification and
preservation of military and related historical artifacts.
Further, as stated in the charter, "the defined purpose of the organization
neither encourages nor supports the procurement of artifacts from public
parks or private property where permission for such procurement has not
been granted."
From its first meeting, convened in March of 1972 at Centreville, Virginia
with 32 members, the NVRHA has grown to include over 250 members
in its ranks. We are the oldest metal detecting club in the
country.
The primary scope of the organization has broadened since its inception.
Each April, the NVRHA sponsors an annual Civil War Memorabilia and
Relic Show. Advertised nationally, the 450 plus table show draws many
fine exhibits from both the individuals and the country's most distinguish-
ed museums. See "OUR YEARLY NATIONAL RELIC SHOW" in the index.
We can also boast to having members in our ranks that have published
numerous books on the identity of Civil War artifacts. These books are
being used daily for reference by students, professors, historians and
archaeologists. See "BOOKS PUBLISHED BY OUR MEMBERS"
in the index.
On other fronts, the NVRHA has supported various causes whose ultimate
aim has been the preservation of threatened historical sites. Included in
our donations are museums, forts, battlefields, park caretakers and other
organizations that are preseving our national heritage.
At its monthy meetings, the NVRHA membership is addressed by noted
experts in the field of Civil War equipment and memorabilia, relics and
local history, and authors of new books on the subject.
See "ABOUT OUR MEETINGS" in the index.
Preeminent in its field, the NVRHA looks forward to many future years of
preserving the legacy of this most turbulent period in our nations history,
The War Between the States.
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