Civil War artifacts sought for television show
Items will be used in upcoming episode of �American Pickers-
(Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) - 9/23/2010
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CONTACT:
Jennifer Dee
Researcher, Cineflix USA
(646) 873-6246
[email protected]
The popular television series, “American Pickers,” broadcast Monday nights on the History Channel, is looking for Gettysburg area Civil War artifact collectors to help with an upcoming special.
Hosts Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, who call themselves “pickers” or modern archaeologists are seeking Civil War antiques that tell of America’s history. Collectors of rare Civil War era items or entire collections are urged to contact the show for the production, “American Pickers: The Civil War Special.”
Among the items sought are uniforms, photos, weapons, books, buttons, currency, flags, newspapers, personal items and other relics. The show plans to purchase these items from collectors and make a donation to a museum.
“We’d really like to delve into this part of our American history … and pay homage to those who keep the memory alive,” said show producers. “We are looking for people who are interested in selling at least some of these pieces so that they may be donated to a museum and shared with visitors from all walks of life.”
On “American Pickers,” Wolfe and Fritz drive the back roads of America knocking on doors, digging through barns and basements sifting through junkyards and warehouses. The rusty treasures and antiques are given a new life and saved for future generations to appreciate. Along the way, the pickers meet amazing people and interesting characters.
For more on American Pickers, visit www.historychannel.com/shows/americanpickers.
For information on how to donate Civil War antiques, call Jennifer Dee at (646) 873-6246 or email [email protected].
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