The History Channel’s long-running television series “American Pickers” is set to return to North Carolina for the first time since early 2021 and will shoot statewide in February, according to a news release from the production company.
Since 2010, this documentary-style series has followed professional pickers searching for “America’s most valuable antiques and the fascinating stories behind them” in a number of private collections across the country. . Along the way, pickers meet interesting people, acquire exceptional items, breathe new life into historically significant objects, and learn about American history. While filming, they also spotlight the colorful histories of the cities they visit.
Do you have a collection of antiques, vintage items, American memorabilia, rare and hard-to-find treasures? Then Shaw wants to hear from you.
If you or someone you know has a large private collection or accumulation of antiques, pickers can spend most of the day looking around. americanpickers@cineflix.com, @GotAPick Call us on Facebook or 646-493-2184 with your name, phone number, location, description of your collection, and photos to consider.
The show will not be filmed in stores, flea markets, shopping malls, auctions, museums, or other locations open to the public, release notes said.
The last time “American Pickers” visited North Carolina was in 2021, when picker Mike Wolfe purchased a statue of Abraham Lincoln from the collection of a 57-year-old woman’s late husband. In 2016, Wolfe and former co-star Frank Fritz chose collections in Harnett and Rutherford counties. The show also visited Salisbury, Waynesville, Hamptonville and Concord in previous seasons.
“American Pickers” returns for Season 24 on January 4th at 9 PM. New episodes air every Wednesday and are available on the streaming service the next day. Viewers can also watch previous episodes on the History Channel. history.com/shows/american-pickers.
Reporter Taylor Shook can be reached at: tshook@gannett.com.
