Discover the incredible story of former Miamisburg resident Kip WagnerKip Wagner (1906 – 1972) was instrumental in the formation of the team that later became the Real Eight Company and one of the greatest salvage groups that ever explored the 1715 Fleet wrecks. He was... More, one of America’s most renowned treasure hunters, during the Miamisburg Historical Society’s America 250 Speaker Series.
Presented by John Warrington, “Kip WagnerKip Wagner (1906 – 1972) was instrumental in the formation of the team that later became the Real Eight Company and one of the greatest salvage groups that ever explored the 1715 Fleet wrecks. He was... More, Miamisburg’s Treasure Hunter” explores Wagner’s remarkable journey from Miamisburg to Florida, where he helped discover the legendary 1715 Spanish Plate Fleet shipwreck. Working alongside famed treasure hunter Mel Fisher, Wagner and his team recovered millions of dollars’ worth of gold, silver, and priceless artifacts from the sunken Spanish galleons. Widely recognized as North America’s first modern treasure hunter, Wagner’s discoveries helped launch a new era of underwater treasure hunting.
Join the Miamisburg Historical Society as they discuss the life and legacy of this Miamisburg native.
If you missed a 2026 America 250 program, you can watch it on Miami Valley Communications Council (MVCC).
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