I’m David Blauvelt, a New Jersey-based relic hunter that kayaks, wades, and hikes in and around local streams, rivers, and lakes searching for remnants of the past.

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I’ve always been interested in history, but it wasn’t until I pulled a 1903 embossed bottle from a local river that kickstarted my passion for searching for local historical treasures. Antique toys, victorian jewelry, clay pipes, and of course, mouth-blown bottles are just some of the hundreds of notable items that I’ve recovered over the years. Being the first person to hold an object since it was lost or discarded over a century ago is an incredible feeling and the driving force behind my recovery efforts.

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When I'm not hunting for relics I can be found teaching art to high school students or working on something creative.