PBS’s venerable “Antiques Roadshow” rolls into the Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms this Monday, ready to unearth treasures from attics and basements across Colorado. For nearly three decades, the show has offered a fascinating blend of history, appraisal expertise, and the occasional jaw-dropping discovery. Will this episode yield another million-dollar find?
Among the items up for evaluation are a World War II WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) archive, providing a glimpse into a crucial chapter in American history. A vintage fire helmet and parade hat also take center stage, offering a fiery spark of historical context. And for sports enthusiasts, the episode features a collection of Olympic memorabilia from Al Oerter, the four-time gold medalist in the discus throw, spanning his victories from 1956 to 1968.
“Antiques Roadshow” thrives on the unpredictable nature of its discoveries. Each item tells a story, and the appraisers’ expertise brings those stories to life. The show has a knack for finding the extraordinary in the seemingly ordinary, reminding us that history resides in the most unexpected places. Tune in to PBS this Monday, April 7, at 8:00 PM ET to see what treasures the Denver Botanic Gardens episode yields.
