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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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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
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Get ready for Season 4 of Preservation Oaks! Beginning Sept. 23rd!
Join us as we journey across the nation, spotlighting museums, cultural and heritage institutions, associations, historical and genealogical societies, and history-focused media creators from coast to coast.
Tune in on our main platform at preservationoaks.podbean.com, or catch us on any of your favorite podcast platforms. We’re also on Rumble, GETTR, Minds, TikTok, Facebook, Odysee, and YouTube.
We love your support, so don’t forget to like, comment, follow, and subscribe!
Interested in being a guest or have questions? Reach out to us at PreservationOaks@gmail.com.
Season 4 is packed with interesting places, guests and fun! Don’t miss out!
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S. Recently, we featured the Alden Depot Museum & Helena Township Historical Society in Alden, Michigan! In this episode, Sean Radcliff chats with Michelle Zeeman who let us know about all the amazing stuff the Society does and how you can get involved. Tune in to discover more about the Society, the Depot Museum, what they offer, and how you can join the fun! Don't miss out!
The Alden Depot Museum & Helena Township Historical Society is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Organization:
Contact information:
Website: https://www.aldendepot.com/
Email: aldendepot@gmail.com
Facebook: The Alden Depot and the Helena Twp. Historical Society
Mailing Address: PO Box 204, Alden, MI 49612
Address: 10670 Coy St., Alden, MI 49612
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S. Recently, we featured the Utah's Ethnic and Mining Museum of Magna Utah! In this episode, Sean Radcliff, the creator of Preservation Oaks, chats with awesome guests Kevin Hardman, Zach Hewett, and Jon Clark. They're letting 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 Utah Ethnic and Mining Museum of Magna Utah is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Organization:
Contact information:
Address: 9056 W Magna Main St, Magna, UT, United States, Utah
Phone: 801-698-0226
Facebook: EthnicMiningMuseumOfMagna
Mail: P.O. box 742 Magna, UT 84044
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S. Recently, we featured the Flat River Historical Society and Museum in Greenville, Michigan! In this episode, Sean Radcliff, the creator of Preservation Oaks, chats with President Keith Hudson who 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 Flat River Historical Society and Museum is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Organization:
Contact information:
Website: https://flatrivermuseum.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FRHSmuseum
Address: 213 N. Franklin Street, PO Box 188, Greenville, Michigan 48838
Email: frhsmuseum@gmail.com
Phone: 616-754-5296
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S. Recently, we featured the Friends of Historic Meridian and the Meridian Historical Village in Okemos, Michigan! In this episode, Sean Radcliff, the creator of Preservation Oaks, chats with Ms. Holly Cordill. She let us know all the amazing stuff the organization does and how you can get involved. Tune in to discover more about them, what they offer, and how you can join the fun! Don't miss out!
The Friends of Historic Meridian is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Organization:
Website: meridianhistoricalvillage.org
Email: meridianhistoricalvillage@gmail.com
Address: 5151 Marsh Rd, Okemos, Michigan
Phone: (517) 347-7300
Mail: Friends of Historic Meridian - P. O. Box 155, Okemos, MI 48805-0155
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S. Recently, we featured the Copper Range Historical Society and Museum in South Range, Michigan! In this episode, Sean Radcliff, the creator of Preservation Oaks, chats with awesome guests Jean Pemberton, Janet Kokko, and Donna Laux. They're letting us know all the amazing stuff about the history of the area, about what the Society does and how you can get involved. Tune in to discover how you can join the fun! Don't miss out!
The Copper Range Historical Society and Museum is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Society:
Contact information:
Website: https://www.pasty.com/crhm/
eMail: copperrangehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Facebook: Copper Range Historical Museum
Address: 44 Trimountain Ave., P.O. Box 148, South Range, MI 49963