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Appraiser Rafael Eledge examines a Civil War-era limber box brought by Betty and Melvin Tingle at an "Antiques Roadshow" appraisal event in Biloxi, Miss., on July 24, 2010. (Press-Register file photo/Michael Dumas)

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Public TV' s popular "Antiques Roadshow" will come to Birmingham on Saturday, June 21, to tape three episodes of the show, Alabama Public Television announced in a press release today.

Other cities on the "Antiques Roadshow" Summer 2014 Tour include Bismarck, N.D.; Santa Clara, Calif.; Austin, Texas; Albuquerque, N.M. Charleston, W. Va.; New York City and Chicago.

Public television's most-watched primetime series, "Antiques Roadshow" last came to Birmingham in 1999, according to the APT release.

"'Antiques Roadshow' couldn't be happier to embark on our second summer of a beefed-up, eight-city tour," Marsha Bemko, the show's executive producer, said in the release. "We can't wait to return to Birmingham, where we found so many great treasures in 1999."

Admission to the "Antiques Roadshow" events will be free, but tickets are required and must be obtained in advance.

Ticket applications and complete ticketing rules will be available on www.pbs.org/antiques or by dialing toll-free 1-888-762-3749 at 8 p.m. CST tonight, after the 2014 season premiere of "Antiques Roadshow" airs at 7 p.m. on APT.

Ticket applications must be received by Monday, April 7, according to the APT release. Tickets will be awarded by random drawing.

A limited number of tickets are also available for those who make contributions to Alabama Public Television. Contact APT Member Services at 1-800-239-5233.

Programs recorded this summer will air during the show's 19th season in 2015.

For more information about the "Antiques Roadshow" Summer 2014 Tour, go to pbs.org/antiques.