Welcome to AHRPS
American Heritage Research and Preservation Society (AHRPS) is an organization providing services for the metal detecting community. Our specialities include:
- Education and Hands-On Training
- Discover Metal Detecting (101 course)
- Exploring Metal Detecting (201 course)
- Discover Site Surveying
- Discover Artifact Preservation
- Research Case Studies
- Regional Shows
- Metal Detector Sales
On our site you'll find:
- Educational tutorials in our Tips & Techniques section
- Discussion Forums:
- General Metal Detecting
- Traditional Coin Hunting
- Relic / Old Site Hunting
- Buy / Sell / Trade
- Announcements
- Historic site updates
- Metal detector demonstations and product reviews
- Free-to-the-public Detector Owner Rendezvous gatherings
- Competition hunts
- Annual, open-to-the-public 'Welcome-To-Hunt Outings'
Donate to AHRPS
Join our efforts educating the metal detecting community, maintaining open access to historical sites, and securing permits from land owners.