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REVEAL OF AEROSMITH’S RESTORED ORIGINAL TOUR VAN ON AMERICAN PICKERS

HISTORY®’S “AMERICAN PICKERS” FEATURES EPIC REVEAL OF RESTORED ORIGINAL TOUR VAN TO ROCK ‘N’ ROLL LEGENDS AEROSMITH IN AN ALL NEW EPISODE PREMIERING MONDAY, JULY 8 AT 8PM ET/PT It’s all rock ‘n’ roll …

AMERICAN PICKER’ MIKE WOLFE WANTS TO SAVE RURAL AMERICA

Previously published on the Des Moines Register May 16, 2019, Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register LeCLAIRE, Ia. — “Why am I here?” That’s Mike Wolfe’s opening salvo at every farm, corn crib, attic and cellar …

MIKE WOLFE SHARES “THE JOY OF JUNK”

Ralph Lauren’s Creative Director includes America’s favorite picker in her new book about collecting treasures Mary Randolph Carter has worked alongside Ralph Lauren for the past 30 years, season after season helping create the perfect …

ORIGINAL AEROSMITH TOUR VAN FOUND IN SMALL MASSACHUSETTS TOWN BY “AMERICAN PICKERS”

Aerosmith’s original tour van has been found in a small Massachusetts town by the hosts of “American Pickers” — more than four decades after it was abandonedHistory Channel/”American Pickers” Previously posted on CBS.com AUG 8, …

TWO LANES BY MIKE WOLFE SUPPORTS THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION TO GET ROUTE 66 PROTECTED AS A NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL.

Leading Preservation Group Invites Public to Get Its Kicks on Route 66 with Campaign to Secure Federal Historic Designation Iconic highway named a ‘National Treasure’ WASHINGTON (July 2, 2018) – Today, the National Trust for …

KID PICKER FLEA MARKET 2018 WRAP UP

On June 30, 2018, Antique Archaeology hosted their 2nd ever Kid Picker Flea Market in downtown LeClaire, Iowa where the roles were flipped and the kids were the vendors and the adults were the customers. A …

TAKE A LOOK INSIDE MIKE’S NASHVILLE PRESERVATION PROJECT

After a year and a half of collaborating with contractors and architects on the restoration of an 1898 building that many people said would just end up as a big pile of bricks, Mike is proud …

GREAT FIND! NCIS CASTS STAR OF AMERICAN PICKERS

Entertainment Weekly recently shared the news about Mike’s guest starring role as himself for an upcoming episode of NCIS. We’re excited to share it with you! See the original piece HERE NCIS just cast an “American” …

“THIS PLACE MATTERS” WRAP-UP: VARIETY THEATRE

On June 7th, 2017 Mike Wolfe traveled to Cleveland, Ohio where he visited the winners of his “This Place Matters” contest, the Historic Variety Theatre. In partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the “This Place Matters” campaign …

GOOD GRIT: HEIRLOOM ISSUE FEATURING GUEST EDITOR MIKE WOLFE

Many of you saw our news about our very own Mike Wolfe being one of three guest editors of the southern focused magazine, Good Grit, the Heirloom issue. What does that mean exactly? Let us explain. …

PRESERVATION MAGAZINE – BACK STORY: MIKE WOLFE, AMERICAN PICKER

Preservation Magazine is the award winning magazine of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. They recently did a wonderful piece on Mike and we are proud to share it with you. See the …

MIKE WOLFE CONTRIBUTES TO HOSS MAGAZINE

Mike is honored to be a contributor to Hoss Magazine, sharing some of his best finds with the readers of every issue. Be sure to pick up HOSS, published six times a year, and don’t …

AMERIPOLITAN AWARDS: AUSTIN, TX

Ameripolitan music’s biggest night returns to Austin’s Paramount Theatre Tuesday, February 16th, 2016 hosted by Music Legend Ray Benson. Doors will open at 7 p.m. with Awards Ceremony at 8 p.m. Mike will be in …

NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION PARTNERS WITH MIKE WOLFE

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 …

MUSIC TRIANGLE: AMERICAN WAY

American Pickers Star Mike Wolfe Explains How Soothing Sights, Sounds and Smells of the Deep South Can Save Your Soul There’s a road — though in some places not much of one — that carves out …

ISABEL BLOOM CREATION SUPPORTS OPERATION SMILE: QUAD-CITY TIMES DEC. 2015

Isabel Bloom Creation Supports Work of Operation Smile December 01, 2015 9:45 am • By Jennifer DeWitt The smile that 3-year-old Charlie Wolfe had as she painted an Isabel Bloom sculpture bright pink is just the …

NATD HONORS ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS IN 5TH ANNUAL GALA

Nashville Association of Talent Directors (NATD) Honors Entertainment Industry Professionals in Fifth Annual Gala NASHVILLE, TN (October 16, 2015) – On Monday, November 9th, the Nashville Association of Talent Directors (NATD) will hold its annual Gala at the …

ENDANGERED HISTORY: THE NASHVILLE NINE LIST 2015

Meeting in historic Marathon Village, Mike gathered with local nonprofit Historic Nashville Inc. to announce their yearly Nashville Nine list, alongside local politicians, media, and preservation enthusiasts. The Nashville Nine list is the nonprofit’s yearly list …

MIKE WOLFE CREATES NASHVILLE FLIPPED ON DIY NETWORK

Living in Nashville for the past several years, Mike has developed a special appreciation for th...

PICKING ON NASHVILLE: AMERICAN AIRLINES, CELEBRATED LIVING – FALL 2015

Article in American Airlines Celebrated Living Magazine Fall 2015 Picking on Nashville History channel star Mike Wolfe has set up shop in Music City and has become one of its main attractions BY: ADAM PITLUK Mike Wolfe …

KID PICKERS IN THE NEWS: QUAD-CITY TIMES JUNE 2015

Kid Pickers event in LeClaire attracts fans from far and wide June 13, 2015 4:02 pm • Sean Leary newsroom@qctimes.com LeClaire — Hundreds of little hands darted through an array of toys, antiques and knickknacks …

FELT RED WOLFE BICYCLE: ANTIQUE ARCHAEOLOGY 3-SP CRUISER

It’s National Bike to Work Day and we couldn’t think of a better time to introduce you to the Felt Red Wolfe 3-SP. If you want to ride to work on your very own, then …

COUNTRY LIVING FAIR WRAP UP

Country Living Fair Nashville 2015 We couldn’t have asked for nicer weather this April 25th for the Country Living Fair Nashville! We never pass up the opportunity to spend some time with Mike Wolfe’s fans …

MIKE WOLFE BREATHES LIFE INTO OLD PROPERTY: JO JOHNSTON RENOVATION

The urban landscape of Nashville is changing, rapidly, and historic buildings are falling prey to new developments at an alarming rate. Mike Wolfe, after making the Middle TN area his second home, has followed his …

PEOPLE MAGAZINE

Sorting Gems from Junk Mike as featured in People Magazine. Mike answers a few frequently asked questions below. Learn about when he started picking, what he thinks is his best find, and how much he keeps for …

ENTREPRENEUR

The Business of History Eclectic consumers tastes, innovative interior designers, progressive urban developers and a legion of treasure hunters are fueling new interest in the antiques and artifacts of bygone America. Shaped by tastemakers across …

FAST COMPANY: FEBRUARY 27, 2015

THE WOLFE OF MAIN STREET: HOW AN AMERICAN PICKER BUILT HIS EMPIRE OUT OF TRASH THE HOST OF THE HISTORY CHANNEL’S HIT SHOW HAS TURNED A FASCINATION WITH OLD STUFF INTO A GROWING BRAND. BY …

CHICAGO TRIBUNE: FEBRUARY 2014

The original ‘American Picker’ February 27, 2014 | By Jay Jones, Special to Tribune Newspapers LECLAIRE, Iowa — Though some people think of pickers as mere dumpster divers, Mike Wolfe doesn’t mind. His childhood hobby …

LOS ANGELES TIMES: JANUARY 2011

Cable’s Macho Antiquing Warriors “Antiques” and “adrenaline” don’t seem like they belong in the same sentence. But a new breed of television show makes the finding and selling of vintage items look like a life …

VARIETY – JUNE 2014

History Thrives as Characters Drive Branding History‘s top draw today are reality shows starring characters like the “Old Man” and Chumlee from Pawn Stars, but not so long ago, History was considered cable’s pre-eminent WWII …

USA TODAY: DECEMBER 2012

Pop Candy goes picking with Mike Wolfe Eric Greenberg, guest blogger for Pop Candy11:52 a.m. EST December 6, 2012 With two retail stores, a new vintage lighting line and a kids book due out this …

LOS ANGELES TIMES: FEBRUARY 2013

Mike Wolfe picks his way across the country for the love of junk February 20, 2013|By Mary Forgione | Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger Mike Wolfe will tell you he’s been a “picker” for …

ABC NIGHTLINE: JUNE 2010

Trash TV: ‘American Pickers’ Becomes Cable Ratings Treasure By JAKE WHITMAN and JEREMY HUBBARD If it seems like there’s only garbage on TV lately, there’s a good reason. “Trash” has become cable television’s treasure. In …

MIKE WOLFE AT HOME IN NASHVILLE LIFESTYLES

EXCLUSIVE HOME TOUR WITH MIKE WOLFE The host of American Pickers is making himself right at home in a cozy Leiper’s Fork bungalow. WRITTEN BY: ERIN B. MURRAY PHOTOGRAPHERS: KRISTIN BARLOWE When Mike Wolfe bought …

NASHVILLE PAW MAGAZINE: FEBRUARY / MARCH 2013

Restoring America’s Treasures Mike Wolfe Speaks Up for Pit Bulls in Nashville Paw American Pickers star teams up with Nashville Paw to help restore the image of America’s pit bulls It is a bone-chilling morning …

MOTORYCLE RIDES & CULTURE: JANUARY 2015

Vintage Lodester Backstage Pass to the World of Vintage Motorcycles When it came to approaching Mike Wolfe, the ever-fluctuating “hate” portion of my love-hate relationship with the World Wide Web was exacerbated to such a …

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