Curiosity Trek!

You ever see an object in a museum or while out traveling which made you do a double-take? Curiosity Trek! tells the stories of historic people and events through the artifacts left behind. This series highlights more than just objects of significant historical value - also the strange and the bizarre! The people tied to these objects may be gone, but their stories live on through these artifacts! Join host Andrew Davis as he travels throughout the Palmetto State, showcasing some of its treasures! 
Lt. George Dixon's Coin | Curiosity Trek!
Lt. George Dixon's Coin | Curiosity Trek!

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This is a close up of Lt. George Dixon's $20 gold coin which saved his life at the Battle of Shiloh. The inscription reads: "Shiloh April 6th, 1862 My Life Preserver G.E.D."

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Friends of the Hunley

Friends of the Hunley

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South Carolina Military Museum

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