NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION PARTNERS WITH “AMERICAN PICKERS” MIKE WOLFE
TO SPREAD THE MESSAGE: THESE PLACES MATTER
Washington DC (February 3, 2016) The National Trust for Historic Preservation, the premiere organization in the United States dedicated to saving places of historic significance, announces a partnership with Mike Wolfe, creator and star of the hit series “American Pickers” and renowned citizen preservationist. The year-long relationship is designed to combine the resources and expertise of the Trust, the respected, privately funded nonprofit organization founded in 1949, with the huge audience following Wolfe, the popular culture phenomenon whose passion for saving the spirit of America’s history by saving the things that tell its story has ignited a national movement.
“The National Trust is a big fan of Mike Wolfe’s work, and we are thrilled by this opportunity to combine our shared commitment to saving important places that build the foundation of America’s future through this exciting new partnership,” said Stephanie Meeks, president and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Added Wolfe: “Partnership with the National Trust is an honor that I’m sharing with my friends and audience so that together we can help gather and preserve our greatest treasures – the memories and stories of who we are.”
The Trust and Wolfe are developing initiatives, to be announced this spring, that will allow them to share their messages with each others’ established followers and at the same time broaden their collective reach to a wider audience with the message that our stories are what make us a people and those stories are found in the places and things left as a legacy by those who built this country.
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Press contact for National Trust for Historic Preservation: Virgil McDill 202-294-9187- vmcdill@saving places.org
Press contact for Mike Wolfe: Julie Nathanson 310-200-0983 – julie@926pr.com
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I’ve been a follower of your show since its inception……luckly I was born and raised in a circumstance where heritage was of the utmost importance…I.m nearing 60 years old ……and I have followed in my Grandparents and parents linage…. that where one has been is as important as the future and have always collected the Americana that I was drawn too….In July 2016 My 15 year old daughter and I stopped at a hometown shop in Simpsonville SC a few months back…Of the thousands of items she found an old brass hummingbird ..a paperweight i’m guessing…the gentleman ..Rick.. wanted five dollars for it….Savannah quietly asked me if I thought he might take less….I told her there were two answers… yes or no….I could tell he had overheard our conversation and we caught each others smile…My kiddo offered him Three dollors and he said ok…..that would be fine..That man also valued the futureWe all became the essence of picking that day…comrades..He wrapped it in several layers of tissue paper like t was a priceless Tiera for her….When my daughter and I got to the truck…we sat ther for a few minutes…her weighting her acquisition on the palm of her hand ….I asked her what it was that she was drawn to about that piece….She said…”Dad..It needs me to take care of it”…My heart stopped for a moment….. She knew
Love hearing stories like that… Kid Pickers are definitely the keepers of our history!
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I’ve been a follower of your show since its inception……luckly I was born and raised in a circumstance where heritage was of the utmost importance…I.m nearing 60 years old ……and I have followed in my Grandparents and parents linage…. that where one has been is as important as the future and have always collected the Americana that I was drawn too….In July 2016 My 15 year old daughter and I stopped at a hometown shop in Simpsonville SC a few months back…Of the thousands of items she found an old brass hummingbird ..a paperweight i’m guessing…the gentleman ..Rick.. wanted five dollars for it….Savannah quietly asked me if I thought he might take less….I told her there were two answers… yes or no….I could tell he had overheard our conversation and we caught each others smile…My kiddo offered him Three dollors and he said ok…..that would be fine..That man also valued the future .We all became the essence of picking that day…comrades..He wrapped it in several layers of tissue paper like t was a priceless Tiera for her….When my daughter and I got to the truck…we sat ther for a few minutes…her weighting her acquisition on the palm of her hand ….I asked her what it was that she was drawn to about that piece….She said…”Dad..It needs me to take care of it”…My heart stopped for a moment….. She knew
Thank you for sharing this story with us, Ken! We love hearing pickin stories like yours. That brass hummingbird sounds like an incredible find!
many years ago, I was driving up CA 49 and I made a stop in Chinese Camp. There was a brick wall standing from an old general store. ON the wall was a faded bit of advertising. I am uncertain of the age of wall, but the advertising was for “copper rivet” Levi’s. I have no idea if it still stands or not.
Sounds cool – hope it’s still there!
Mike
We have the same problems in England! Our councils call it “progress” or “beautification”. Either way it’s wholesale destruction but it keeps the developers happy & rich!
Andrew
Mike,
We could use your help. The Williamsburg Battlefield Association is made up of local citizens who are interested in preserving and interpreting the 1862 Battle of Williamsburg. Its so weird that in America’s “Historic Triangle,” wedged in-between Jamestown, Yorktown and Colonial Williamsburg that the major Civil War battle has been completely forgotten. Let us know if you are interested in coming to town and highlighting this history. 4,000 Americans killed, wounded or missing. 7 Medals of Honor. First captured southern battle flag, slaves saved the day for the union and very little property preserved. Thanks for all that you do!
Drew
https://www.facebook.com/WilliamsburgBattlefieldAssociation/
http://www.williamsburgbattlefieldassociation.org
https://twitter.com/battleofwmsbrg
Good for you Mike! So glad you are into helping to preserve America’s history! Preserving America’s true history has NEVER been more important than it is now, when so many are trying to erase it. Thank you.
Debra, we couldn’t agree more! Thanks for joining the cause.
Mike
A few years ago you bought a1912 Harley. My friend has the rest of the original parts that’s missing, like the head light with mounting brackets, peddles,belts, and a rear tire. Plus more! How about a 1965 Rocon was a demo, never owned. Nice 1985 Volkswagen bus motor home, 32,000 original miles. Set to go camping. Then a 1967 Marlin, and 1975 Honda Goldwing. He’s got all kinds of old things. Motorcycles run. Oil signs and cans. Can’t write all the stuff. Interested Mike? ? Contact me Laurie.
Hi Laurie! Sounds like you have some cool picks! Click this link to tell us more: https://www.antiquearchaeology.com/got_stuff.php
i like your show. cliff evans
Thanks for watching Cliff!
Everyday I look at Dale’s Opera house in Stockton, Il and pray someone discovers it soon. It’s late 1800 architectural features will eventually be lost if it isn’t. They say the stage is still good. I will be interested in following this story. Once lost these treasures are gone forever.
Terry – I like the idea. I haven’t driven by Dale’s Opera House in awhile. Stockton area would be great to pick and explore. The film crew is heading to CA in March. As you know, El Camino Real has some history to it too.
I believe we are going to own that building soon. The front is buckling out and has to be taken down and put back up. I am going to use the same bricks and finish it the same as it was.
The stage is there…don’t know how good it is but I didn’t fall through anywhere. Old pulleys and ropes above…
Any help to redo it as it was would be nice…or it’s just going to be a store with apts. above..
I have a spot of history on the building. Would need to know and sit down with you but we might be able to help take this project forward. We always thought a pub with the ability to have a stage so some shows could occur. I think we have in possession some of the old slave chairs from originally there. Oh I am excited and would love to talk.
Yikes, not really a pub but possibly a brewery. Pecatonica might be interested and the building has the space.
Hopefully you also see it is in the TIFF district so you would want to get an application done prior to purchase.
i’m interested in hearing more about this effort.
Details coming soon, Jim! 🙂 Get excited.
Are we going to have a chance to submit our own historical site and sell t-shirts to fund the restoration of that site? We are working on restoring an historic one-room schoolhouse and need all the help we can get. I have a great pic of it for the t-shirt.
Hey there, Donna! In the coming months we’ll be ready to share how you can help preserve your schoolhouse. Stand by!
Thanks! I’ll be watching for info!
This is a wonderful thing you are doing. I remember watching the show where you and Frank were looking for Civil War relics for a museum We have a place here in Va. that has been listed on the list of the SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD,when I was in grade school. The original owner of the land was Thomas Jefferson, and it has been sold over the yers, and the last I heard it was being questioned as to IF it would any longer be open to the public. Yes, I am talking about THE NATURAL BRIDGE. Not only is it a natural wonder, but it is also a previous property of one of the greatest presidents ,who isalsoone of the seven state born presidents. It is a place that I feel like there should be no question as to IF it should be open to the public, but How it can be sopported.
Jeanette- Thank you so much for sharing The Natural Bridge with us! We enjoyed learning about its history and the pictures are incredible. It certainly is a place worthy saving. Keep following us because in the coming months we’ll be ready to share how you can help preserve the bridge! 🙂
Thanks for everything you do!
when will the new show air? we love see old homes brought back to life!! our home is over 100 years old and it’s not always easy saving these older homes most young families want houses with all the new bells and whistles but we love the feeling we had when we walked in our home it felt safe and warm and ready to be a home again!!! can’t wait to see more older homes being cared for with love! We are already a huge fan of “pickers” so please tell Frank we love him too!!! and someday would love to see his collections! keep saving the past Mike!
Love the show and the t-shirts. I hope you get a chance to visit Marquand, Missouri some day. It is little rural town where many of it’s residents live to be 100. It truly is a place that matters. Thankfully our Grandparents all valued family and the art of finding a great auction to shop from with their grandchildren. We all learned the value of time well spent.
Well said, Anna! Marquand, Missouri sounds ideal. 🙂
Hi My Name is stephen ,I live in Australia , American pickers is my Favourite show I watch it every time it is on , Mike is my Hero ,I want to be just like him , I collect Battery operated cars and have at least 20 ,I try and buy one every chance i get and have seen you and Frank buy some on your show and i get real excited when you do .
Do you have any tips for me on what to collect thank you Stephen Humphries
P.S could i please get a signed picture of you staff could print off for me
Kindest regards
your biggest fan
stephen
I would like to see some of your great prints on the back of the t-shirts so when I am riding the back roads on my Harley, they can see your shirt.
Pete McDermott
pmcde1@hotmail.com
We like the way you think, Pete!
I like Pete’s idea too. :o)
Hi Mike, your show is awesome, I watch it all the time and am amazed at how much one can fine while traveling the back roads of the good old US of A.
I love when you tell the seller that you think the price of the item is more then what they want. the look of amaze on their face is worth watching the show. Keep it up and show us more of the good strong well made stuff that we have all come to know as Made in America.
thanks for making me part of this wonderful journey (even though I am Canadian, its a wonderful experience)
Happy to have you as a fan, William! Please come visit!
Hello Mike, If/when you come to Southern Indiana, you have to see West Baden Springs Hotel, perhaps the most extensive and expensive landmark renovation in the history of bricks and mortar. Hope to see you there. Regards, John Eckberg, Director, Media Relations for Cook Group
Will put it on our list! What an outstanding building. Our jaws are on the floor.
We have a house here in Camden County that is scheduled for destruction – the last of its kind in the area of the early settlers with ties to the Revolution. Because there is a major highway reconfiguration taking place within feet of it, it will eventually be torn down to make way for the highway connectors. People are trying to save it. They need help desperately. Here is a Rutgers University page that tells about it and asks for help. Posted last month. The date on the wall facing the highway is 1767 (I think). We can’t replace these buildings once they’re gone!
https://march.rutgers.edu/2016/02/save-the-historic-hugg-harrison-glover-house/
I am providing a link to an astounding building in need of primarily interior restoration. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilson_Hall_(Bucksport,_Maine). It is on the National Register of Historic Places having been built pre-civil war. As described it is a stunner needing help. I send it to you for consideration. It is currently town owned. And if so, you can come take a peek at some nice stuff. Frank would love to see a few one of a kind cast iron 1930’s toys primarily from Kenton and Dent. Thanks for reading. SW
Love your show. I watch you drive through old Main Streets that reminded me of ours just a few years ago. We have a great group that is bringing Downtown Walnut Ridge Arkansas back. I love this shirt. Is it possible to get them with names if towns? We are a historic district.
Thank you and Keep Picking!
Lorra
The shirt is not customizable, BUT we sill think you should grab a few for you and your historic district friends! https://www.antiquearchaeology.com/iteminfo.php?II=386&cat=45
If Mike and Frank both work for the same concern why do they always keep their purchases separate ?
Different tastes 😉 Think about it like two brothers with separate bedrooms.
HEY GUYS! ANY OLD BMW ?
enjoy all about you MIKE AND FRANK, 83 YRS OLD ONLY SHOW I WONT MISS keep the good work up. we live in GRAHAM KY not much going on but lots old houses, stores gone, GOD BLESS.
My wife and I have been watching the show since it first started. We ride a 1999 Harley Davidson custom low rider. Have lots of vw parts including 1957 glass lenses tail lights. We have been collecting for years here in Oregon and love picking. We have collected from blue glass to grandmother clocks. Love the show and hate missing one episode… Thanks to all of you on the show. We enjoy every moment….
I got some things here at my mother’s house in Saratoga Springs, NY i got some very old coins, 1984 World State Fair Medallion and one of my old coins I got a picture of an old lady on the coin and we got like 2 computer chairs that you and your company might want to take a look. We are like 45 minutes Northeast of Albany, NY.
Send us some info, John! —- > https://www.antiquearchaeology.com/got_stuff.php
Mike, I think you and I are a lot alike, I grow up in Kenosha WI, and then Boulder CO. I have always been a bike guy” and have had Cattle dogs growing up my whole life, Away I am looking for an old bike I used to race back in the 80’s I know you don’t do the old BMX bikes, but if anyone can find it, it’s you. It’s a 1974 Redline Square-back I only need the frame and fork. I now live back in Kenosha WI and have a bike shop the I run out of my basement, I of course collect bikes and old parts. PLEASE let me know if you are interested in helping me find a piece of my childhood. PS there are a lot of really old historic building in Kenosha that need help 🙂
Mike,
For four generations, my family has owned and preserved a home in Vineland, New Jersey, that is a testament to one man’s eccentricity and ingenuity, The Arbuckel Liberty House.
A few years ago, I emailed American Pickers in hopes of sparking your interest in the location as a “pick.” On three separate occasions, different members of your scouting staff contacted us for photos and more information, but nothing ever came of the exchanges. I put the idea of being “picked” to rest.
Then earlier this month, I sent a photo book to your Nashville Antique Archaeology store so you might see for yourself that “this place matters”; and it needs to be saved. And we could certainly use your expertise in undertaking that monumental task.
It would mean a great deal to know that the book reached you personally and to hear your thoughts.
Hi we have the book! What an incredible project y’all have ahead of you! Looking forward to seeing its progress. Good luck, Linda and thank you for your preservation efforts on the house!
I can binge watch American Pickers all day, it’s fun, educational and some of the items are one of kind ! So Thank you for the free education and keep picking !
Cheers from Houston, Texas !