OHArtifacts.

Preserving the Forgotten
History of Appalachia

OHArtifacts is an independent historical preservation project dedicated to the ethical sourcing, documentation, and education of Appalachian artifacts.
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Our Mandate

We believe that history belongs to the people, not hidden away in private vaults. OHArtifacts operates on a strict non-profit model regarding primary artifacts. We do not buy, sell, or trade museum-grade historical items.

Our collections are meticulously documented, researched, and made available for institutional loan, educational seminars, and digital archiving.

Clovis point found in southern Ohio

Fig 1. Clovis Point

Recovered in Southern Ohio

Clovis point full size

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Pleistocene Epoch

Ohio Mastodon Collection

Fossilized remains and associated artifacts of the American Mastodon, recovered from Ohio's glacial deposits.

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Paleo-Indian Era

Clovis Points

Distinctive fluted projectile points crafted by some of the earliest established indigenous cultures in North America.

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Pre-Clovis Era

Pre-Clovis Lithics

Incredibly rare stone tools and artifacts that pre-date the Clovis culture, challenging the traditional timeline of human settlement.

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The Field Dispatch

Stories from the dirt, artifact deep-dives, and behind-the-scenes preservation.

Video Update

Hunting for Arrowheads in Southern Ohio

Published on May 24, 2026 | By OhArtifacts Admin

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This weekend, the team trekked deep into the Appalachian foothills following a tip about an old creek bed. We spent the day walking the fields and searching for signs of early settlements. Watch the full video to see the process of ethical rock hunting and our favorite find of the day: a beautifully preserved point.

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The Ethics of Rock Hunting in Modern Times

Published on May 15, 2026 | By Trevor

There is a distinct difference between being an artifact hunter and a grave robber, and it all comes down to methodology, respect, and documentation. When we step onto a historical site, our primary goal isn't to take, it's to record...

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The Field Notes Mail Club

Support the preservation project. Every month, receive a physical dispatch letter from the field, along with a piece of non-museum-grade historical "bycatch" (like a 19th-century square nail or pioneer pottery fragment).

Limited to 200 members.

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Interactive Dig Site

Brush away the topsoil to uncover the past
Awaiting unearthing...

Field Notes

Click and drag over the dirt on the left to carefully excavate the site.

Trevor in the field (Insert moody & brooding photo of Trevor in rain gear in a random field here)

Lead Curator & Historian

Trevor Howard

Born and raised in Ross Co, Ohio, home to World Heritage UNESCO site: Hopwell Mound Group , and lovingly known as "the heart of it all" in Appalachia, Trevor has spent his life unearthing the tangible history of the foothills. What began as a childhood fascination with the creek and dirt beneath his sneakers evolved into a lifelong vocation of historical preservation.

With extensive experience in artifact hunting, sourcing, identification, and museum curation, Trevor operates on the belief that historical items are conduits to the past that deserve utmost respect and care. Currently serving as a museum curator, his personal collection is a testament to the region's diverse history, ranging from Pre-Columbian eras through the Industrial coal booms.

Trevor is responsible for the physical fieldwork and historical documentation. The digital archive, operations, and the Field Notes Mail Club are managed by his operations director and kin, girl ben Elohim.

Professional Inquiries

Trevor is available for institutional consulting, educational seminars, and temporary artifact loans.

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