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Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of America through conversations with guests from around the U.S. Each episode dives deep into the invaluable work of state and local Museums, Historical and Genealogical Societies. These dedicated organizations are the unsung heroes, preserving our heritage and culture one community at a time. From bustling cities to small towns, they safeguard our collective past for future generations. Discover how these vital institutions, our ”Preservation Oaks,” ensure our stories live on.
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Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S. Recently, we featured the Ukrainian American Archive and Museum in Hamtramck, Michigan! In this episode, Sean Radcliff chats with our awesome guest: Executive Director, Olga Liskiwskyi. Olga let us know all the amazing stuff the Archive and Museum does and how you can get involved. Tune in to discover what they offer, and how you can join the fun! Don't miss out!
The Ukrainian American Archive and Museum is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Organization:
Website: https://www.ukrainianmuseumdetroit.org/
Facebook: @UAAMDetroit
Email: uaamdetroit@gmail.com
Phone: (313) 366-9764
Address: 9630 Joseph Campau, Hamtramck, MI 48212
Museum Hours: Wednesday to Saturday 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday to Tuesday closed
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S. Recently, we featured the Brighton Area Historical Society in Brighton, Michigan! In this episode, Sean Radcliff chats with our awesome guest: President, Jim Vichich. Jim let us know all the amazing stuff the Society does and how you can get involved. Tune in to discover more about the Society, what they offer, and how you can join the fun! Don't miss out!
The Brighton Area Historical Society is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Organization:
Website: https://www.brightonareahistorical.com/
Facebook: @BrightonAreaHistoricalSociety
Phone: (810) 250-7276
E-mail: info@brightonareahistorical.com
Postal Mail: P. O. Box 481, Brighton, MI 48116-0481
HQ: Lyon one-room schoolhouse - 11455 Buno Road, Brighton, Michigan 48114
Exhibit Space: CoBACH Center (City of Brighton Arts, Culture and History Center) - 202 W. Main St., Brighton, MI 48116
Outdoor Museum of History – The Old Village Cemetery at 200 W. St. Paul St., Brighton, Michigan 48116
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S. Recently, we featured the Zeeland Historical Society in Zeeland Michigan! In this episode, Sean Radcliff chats with our awesome guest: Director, Katelyn Bosch VerMerris. Katelyn let us know all the amazing stuff the Society does and how you can get involved. Tune in to discover more about the Society, what they offer, and how you can join the fun! Don't miss out!
The Zeeland Historical Society is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Organization:
Website: https://www.zeelandhistory.org/
Facebook and X: Zeeland Historical Society
Mailing Address: PO Box 165, Zeeland, MI 49464
Visiting Address: Groningen Schoolhouse – 10537 Paw Paw Dr., Zeeland, MI. 49464
Visiting Address: Dekker Huis Museum – 37 E Main Ave., Zeeland, MI. 49464
E-mail: info@zeelandhistory.org
Telephone: (616) 772-4079
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S. Recently, we featured the Sanilac County Historical Society, Historic Village & Museum in Port Sanilac Michigan! In this episode, Sean Radcliff chats with our awesome guest: Dan Finn. Dan let us know all the amazing stuff the Society does and how you can get involved. Tune in to discover more about the Society, what they offer, and how you can join the fun! Don't miss out!
The Sanilac County Historical Society, Historic Village & Museum is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
Website: https://www.sanilaccountymuseum.org/
Silent Auction Website: Silent Auction each February. Visit at: https://yourcharityauction.com/auction.php?a=3716&ca=adc8ee
Barn Theatre Website: To view next season’s playbills, you can surf to: https://psbarntheatre.com/
Facebook: @sanilacmuseum
Email: sanilacmuseum@gmail.com
Address: 228 S Ridge St, Port Sanilac, MI 48469
Mailing address: P.O. Box 158, Port Sanilac Michigan 48469
Phone: 810-622-9946
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Merry Christmas! Welcome to another episode of Preservation Oaks, where we celebrate the incredible museums and historical societies across the U.S.! This time, we’re shining a spotlight on the Tompkins Center Historical Society and Stewart Farm Museum in Rives Junction Michigan. Join host Sean Radcliff as he sits down with the President Chrissy Norris. Chrissy shares the fantastic initiatives the Society is involved in and how you can become a part of their family. Tune in to learn more about what they offer and how you can join the excitement! Don’t miss it!
The Tompkins Center Historical Society and Stewart Farm Museum is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
Contact information for the Organization:
Email: tompkinshistorical@gmail.com
Website: https://www.tompkinscenterhistorical.org/
Facebook: @TompkinsHistorical
Phone: 517-569-2100
Address: 10138 Tompkins Road Rives Junction, MI 49277
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Welcome to another episode of Preservation Oaks, where we celebrate the incredible museums and historical societies across the U.S.! This time, we’re shining a spotlight on the Manistee County Historical Society and Museum. Join host Sean Radcliff as he sits down with the Executive Director, Mark Fedder. Mark shares the fantastic initiatives the Society is involved in and how you can become a part of their mission. Tune in to learn more about what they offer and how you can join the excitement! Don’t miss it!
The Manistee County Historical Society and Museum is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
Contact information for the Organization:
Website: https://www.manisteemuseum.org/
Email: manisteemuseum@gmail.com
Facebook: @Manistee-County-Historical-Museum
Address: 425 River Street | Manistee, MI.
Phone: 231-723-5531
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S. Recently, we featured the Pentwater Historical Society and Museum in Pentwater, Michigan! In this episode, Sean Radcliff chats with Director Beth Russell. She let us know all the amazing stuff the Society does and how you can get involved. Tune in to discover more about the Society, what they offer, and how you can join the fun! Don't miss out!
The Pentwater Historical Society and Museum is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Organization:
Website: pentwaterhistoricalsociety.org
Facebook: @pentH2Ohistoricalsociety
Email: info@pentwaterhistoricalsociety.org;
Mailing Address: Pentwater Historical Society - P.O. Box 54 - Pentwater, MI 49449
Museum and Donation Dropoff address: 85 South Rutledge - Pentwater, MI 49449
Phone: 231-335-3689
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S. Recently, we featured the Castle Museum of Saginaw County History in Saginaw Michigan! In this episode, Sean Radcliff chats with our awesome guests Jennifer Vannette and Tom Trombley. They let us know all the amazing stuff the museum does and how you can get involved. Tune in to discover more about the museum, what they offer, and how you can join the fun! Don't miss out!
The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Organization:
Website: https://www.castlemuseum.org/
Facebook: @thecastlemuseum -- X: @thecastlemuseum -- Address: 500 Federal Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48607
Phone: 989.752.2861, ext. 315 -- Email: jvannette@castlemuseum.org
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Preservation Oaks typically showcases the coolest museums, genealogical, and historical societies across the U.S., but sometimes, we like to create something extra special!
In honor of October’s eerie enchantment, we’re diving into the supernatural. Join us as we unveil 31 spine-chilling historical locations across the United States—real haunts where ghostly echoes of the past still send shivers down the spines of those who dare to visit.
Tune in to part two, where we explore the stories, the history, and how you can join the adventure. Don’t miss out on the spooky fun!
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Preservation Oaks typically showcases the coolest museums, genealogical, and historical societies across the U.S., but sometimes, we like to create something extra special!
In honor of October’s eerie enchantment, we’re diving into the supernatural. Join us as we unveil 31 spine-chilling historical locations across the United States—real haunts where ghostly echoes of the past still send shivers down the spines of those who dare to visit.
Tune in to part one, where we explore the stories, the history, and how you can join the adventure. Don’t miss out on the spooky fun!
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
At Preservation Oaks, we typically explore the fascinating stories behind the country’s most unique museums, genealogical, and historical societies.
But this October, something wickedly special is brewing! In the spirit of the season, we’re venturing into the supernatural!
Prepare yourself for spine-tingling tales as we release a special two-part Halloween episode on October 24th and October 28th. We’ll guide you through 31 of America’s most haunted historical locations, where restless spirits and eerie echoes of the past still haunt the halls.
Dare to join us? Listen if you dare… and experience the thrill of history with a spooky twist!
Don’t miss this fright-filled adventure—perfect for lovers of history, hauntings, and all things Halloween!
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S. Recently, we featured the Marquette Regional History Center in Marquette Michigan! In this episode, Sean Radcliff chats with awesome guests Cris Osier and Betsy Rutz. They let us know all the amazing stuff the Center does and how you can get involved. Tune in to discover more about the Marquette Regional History Center, what they offer, and how you can join the fun! Don't miss out!
The Marquette Regional History Center is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Organization:
Website: marquettehistory.org
Facebook: MarquetteHistory
YouTube: @marquetteregionalhistorycenter
Address: 145 W. Spring St. Marquette, MI 49855
Phone: 906-226-3571
Email: mrhc@marquettehistory.org
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S. Recently, we featured the Director of Exhibits & Interpretive Planning at the Buffalo History Museum! In this episode, Sean Radcliff, discusses “Who Needs an Exhibit Designer?” Anthony Greco let us know all the amazing stuff an Exhibit Designer does and their value to a Society or Museum. Tune in to discover more about the role, what they can offer, and how they can help your organization! Don't miss out!
The contact information for the Organization:
The Buffalo History Museum -- 1 Museum Ct, Buffalo, NY 14216 -- (716) 873-9644 -- Email: agreco@buffalohistory.org
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S. Recently, we featured the Michigan Historic Preservation Network in Lansing Michigan! In this episode, Sean Radcliff chats with Guest, Ms. Brenda Rigdon. She’s letting us know all the amazing stuff the organization does and how you can get involved. Tune in to discover more about the Preservation Network, what they offer, and how you can join the fun! Don't miss out!
The Michigan Historic Preservation Network is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Organization:
Website: www.mhpn.org
Mailing address: 313 E. César E. Chávez Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906
Phone: 517.371.8080
Email: info@mhpn.org