'American Pickers' to Pick in Southern Illinois

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The Williamson County Tourism Bureau has been asked to assist the American Pickers in finding hidden treasures within the area. They are currently looking for large collections of movie and music memorabilia, sports memorabilia and items from Illinois history and much more.

Not familiar with the show? The show airs on the HISTORY channel and is produced by Cineflix Productions. Part sleuths, part antique experts and part cultural historians. The adventures of Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz bring them to small towns across the country in search of weird and wonderful Americana. Mike and Frank bring the past to life and recycle America as they go.

Think you might have something Mike and Frank can't live without? Contact the Williamson County Tourism Bureau today at 618-997-3690 for a comprehensive list of items.