Ep 4. The Utah Connection

The Curse of Civil War Gold is a historical reality TV series that follows a group of treasure hunters as they search for the lost fortune of legendary Union commander, General William Sherman. In season 1 episode 4, titled "The Utah Connection," the team continues their search for the lost gold, which is believed to be hidden somewhere in Lake Michigan.

In this episode, the team is joined by noted historian Dr. Shelley Wachsmann, who has extensive knowledge of Civil War-era naval history. Dr. Wachsmann provides new insight into the possible location of the lost gold and helps the team narrow down their search area.

Meanwhile, Kevin Dykstra, the team leader, receives a tip from a man in Utah who claims to have information about the lost treasure. The man says that he knows the location of a secret tunnel that leads to a hidden chamber where the gold may be hidden.

Despite initial skepticism, Kevin and the team decide to investigate the tip. They travel to Utah and meet with the man, who takes them to a remote location in the desert. There they find an entrance to an old, abandoned mine shaft. The team cautiously enters the mine, which is pitch black and full of dangerous obstacles.

As they explore deeper into the mine, they discover evidence that suggests that Confederate soldiers may have used the mine to smuggle stolen gold out of the country during the Civil War. They also find clues that point to a possible connection between the mine and the missing gold from General Sherman's notorious "March to the Sea."

However, their progress is halted when they encounter a dangerous obstacle that threatens to end their search before it even begins. With time running out and danger around every corner, the team must decide whether to continue their search in the treacherous mine or cut their losses and return to Lake Michigan.

"The Utah Connection" is a thrilling episode that showcases the risks and rewards of modern-day treasure hunting. With the help of Dr. Wachsmann and a few unexpected allies, the team is pushed to the brink as they inch closer to discovering the long-lost fortune of General William Sherman.