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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.
Episodes
Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Historical and Genealogical Societies, and Media Creators across the United States. Recently the Hillsdale County Historical Society and the town of Hillsdale Michigan were highlighted. Member of the Board JoAnne Miller and Curator Darin Sheffer were interviewed by Sean Radcliff, creator of Preservation Oaks. Have fun and find out more about the Society, the services it offers, and how you can help, by listening to this interview.
The Hillsdale County Historical Society located in Hillsdale Michigan is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Society:
Website: www.hillsdalehistoricalsociety.org
Facebook: Hillsdale County Historical Society
Email: hillsdalehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Mail: P.O. Box 306 Hillsdale, MI 49242
The Will Carleton Poorhouse and the home of the Society is located at 180 N. Wolcott, Hillsdale, MI 49242 is open for special events and for arranged tours.
The Little White House on the Hill is located at the Hillsdale County Fair Grounds at 115 S. Broad St. Hillsdale, MI. 49242 and is open during the Hillsdale County Fair during the last week of September.
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Historical and Genealogical Societies, and Media Creators across the United States. Recently the Port Hope Area Historical Society and the town of Port Hope Michigan were highlighted. Mr. Garth Kriewall was interviewed by Sean Radcliff, creator of Preservation Oaks. Have fun and find out more about the Society, the services it offers, and how you can help, by listening to this interview.
The Port Hope Area Historical Society is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Society:
PHAHS Website: https://historicporthope.org
facebook.com/PortHopeAreaHistory and from there you can use Facebook Messenger to connect with the Society
There is also a sub-node of the historic port hope web site which is the Gladys and R.B Hunter Genealogy Center: Port Hope Genealogy Society (historicporthope.org)
The address of the Port Hope Area Historical Society is: 8016 Portland Ave., Port Hope, MI 48468
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Historical and Genealogical Societies, and Media Creators across the United States. Recently the Frankenmuth Historical Association and the town of Frankenmuth Michigan were highlighted. The Director, Heidi Chapman was interviewed by Sean Radcliff, creator of Preservation Oaks. Have fun and find out more about the Association, the services it offers, and how you can help, by listening to this interview.
The Frankenmuth Historical Association located in Frankenmuth Michigan is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Association:
Website: www.frankenmuthmuseum.org
Facebook: FrankenmuthHistoricalMuseum
Facebook Gift shop: called the MuthTradingPost
Email: fhadirector1963@gmail.com
Phone: (989) 652-9701
Address: 613 S. Main St., Frankenmuth, MI., 48734
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Preservation Oaks highlights Clubs, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Historical and Genealogical Societies, and Media Creators across the United States. Recently the Ford Genealogy Club was highlighted. The President, Alex Tolksdorf was interviewed by Sean Radcliff, creator of Preservation Oaks. Have fun and find out more about the Club, the help it provides to Ford employees, retirees, and their spouses, by listening and sharing this interview.
The Ford Genealogy Club located in Detroit Michigan is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Club:
Contact information:
Website: https://www.facebook.com/fordgenealogyclub/
E-mail: atolksdo@ford.com
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Historical and Genealogical Societies, and Media Creators across the United States. Recently the Cedar Springs Historical Museum and the town of Cedar Springs Michigan were highlighted. The Historical Museum Director, Sharon Jett was interviewed by Sean Radcliff, creator of Preservation Oaks. Have fun and find out more about the Museum and how you can help, by listening to this episode.
The Cedar Springs Historical Museum located in Cedar Springs Michigan is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the museum:
Website: https://www.cedarspringsmuseum.org/
Facebook: Look for Cedar Springs Historical Museum
Mailing Address: PO Box 296, Cedar Springs MI 49319-0296
Visiting Address: 60 Cedar Street, Cedar Springs MI 49319-0296
E-mail: cedarspringsmuseum@gmail.com
Telephone: 616-696-3335
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Unearth the effects of World War One on American families with the latest episode of Preservation Oaks!
In this captivating installment, Sean navigates the far-reaching impacts of The Great War on U.S. households. Journey back to a pivotal moment in history, where the echoes of conflict reached the shores of America, reshaping lives in profound ways.
Discover the intricacies of joy, sorrow, resilience, and change woven into the domestic tapestry as we unravel the effects of World War I on U.S. families. Join us for a fascinating exploration of how your ancestors were shaped by this transformative era.
If your organization would like to be featured on Preservation Oaks, reach out to us at preservationoaks@gmail.com. Don't miss out on being a part of our journey through the heart of America!
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Historical and Genealogical Societies, and Media Creators across the United States. Recently the Berrien County Historical Association and the town of Berrien Springs were highlighted. The Executive Director, Rhiannon Cizon was interviewed by Sean Radcliff, creator of Preservation Oaks. Have fun and find out more about the Association, the services it offers, and how you can help, by listening to this great episode.
The Berrien County Historical Association located in Berrien Springs Michigan is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Association:
The History Center at Courthouse Square
Email: info@berrienhistory.org
Website: https://berrienhistory.org/
Facebook: Look for HistoryCenteratCourthouseSquare
Mailing Address: PO Box 261, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Physical Address: 313 N. Cass Street, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Historical and Genealogical Societies, and Media Creators across the United States. Recently the Beaumier Upper Peninsula Heritage Center and the town of Marquette Michigan were highlighted. The Director, Dan Truckey was interviewed by Sean Radcliff, creator of Preservation Oaks. Have fun and find out more about the Center, the services it offers, and how you can help, by listening to this interview.
The Beaumier Upper Peninsula Heritage Center located in Marquette Michigan is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Center:
https://nmu.edu/beaumierheritagecenter/
The Beaumier Center is located in Gries Hall at the corner of 7th Street and Tracy Ave. on the campus of Northern Michigan University.
Phone: 906-227-3212
Email: heritage@nmu.edu
Facebook: BeaumierNMU (Facebook)
Address: 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI, United States, Michigan
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Historical and Genealogical Societies, and Media Creators across the United States. Recently the President of the Michigan Willow Run Chapter of the American Rosie the Riveter Association was highlighted. The President, Jeannette Gutierrez was interviewed by Sean Radcliff, creator of Preservation Oaks. Have fun and find out more about the Association, the work it’s doing to honor the Rosies, and how you can help, by listening and supporting them.
The American Rosie the Riveter Association Michigan Willow Run Chapter is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
CONTACT INFO:
Michigan Willow Run Chapter: http://www.michiganrosies.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MichiganRosies
National organization: http://www.rosietheriveter.net
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Historical and Genealogical Societies, and history focused Media Creators across the United States. Recently the Oswego Heritage Council and the town of Lake Oswego were highlighted. The Executive Director, Kathryn Sinor was interviewed by Sean Radcliff, creator of Preservation Oaks. Have fun and find out more about the Council, the services it offers, and how you can help, by listening to this interview.
The Oswego Heritage Council located in Lake Oswego Oregon is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Council:
Oswego Heritage House and Museum
Website: https://www.oswegoheritage.org/
Facebook: Look for Oswego Heritage
Phone: (503) 635-6373
Address: 398 10th St. Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Mailing address: PO Box 1041, Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Email: director@oswegoheritage.org
Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Historical and Genealogical Societies, and Media Creators across the United States. Recently the Sandy Historical Society and Museum was highlighted. Mrs. Ann Marie Amstad and Mr. Ken Funk were interviewed by Sean Radcliff, creator of Preservation Oaks. Have fun and find out more about the Society, the Museum, the services it offers, and how you can help, by listening to this interview.
The Sandy Historical Society and Museum located in Sandy Oregon is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Society:
Website: https://www.sandyhistory.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SandyHistoricalSociety/
Address: 39345 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy, OR 97055
Phone: 503-668-3378
Email: sandyhistorical@sandyhistory.com
Mailing address: PO Box 652, Sandy, OR 97055
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Associations, Historical and Genealogical Societies, and historical media creators across the United States. Recently the Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon and the town of Portland were highlighted. The President, Miss Janice Sellers was interviewed by Sean Radcliff, creator of Preservation Oaks. Have fun and find out more about the Society, the services it offers, and how you can help, by listening to this interview.
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon, located in Portland is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Society:
Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon
Website: https://sites.rootsweb.com/~orjgs/index.html
Email: JGSOregon@gmail.com
Mail: P.O. Box 19736, Portland, Oregon 97280
Phone: 971-266-0005
Library: Feldstein Library at Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, Oregon 97239
Phone: 503.246.8831
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Historical and Genealogical Societies, and Media Creators across the United States. Recently the Genealogical Society of Washington County was highlighted. The President, Janet Weber was interviewed by Sean Radcliff, creator of Preservation Oaks. Have fun and find out more about the Society, the services it offers, and how you can help, by listening to this interview.
The Genealogical Society of Washington County Oregon is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Society:
Website: http://gswco.org/
Facebook: On Facebook look for the Genealogical Society of Washington County Oregon
Mailing address: PO BOX 2123, HILLSBORO, OR, 97123
Physical address (Research and Monthly meetings): Hillsboro Brookwood Library 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway Monday – Thursday 10 am – 8 pm Friday – Sunday 10 am – 6 pm
Email address: GSWCO2123@gmail.com
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Historical and Genealogical Societies, and Media Creators across the United States. Recently the Frazier Farmstead Museum and the town of Milton-Freewater Oregon were highlighted. The Director, Linda Whiting and local Historian John Ehart were interviewed by Sean Radcliff, creator of Preservation Oaks. Have fun and find out more about the Museum, the services it offers, and how you can help, by listening to this interview.
The Frazier Farmstead Museum located in Milton-Freewater Oregon is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Museum:
http://www.frazierfarmsteadmuseum.org/
https://www.facebook.com/frazierfarmstead/timeline/
Physical Address: 1403 Chestnut Street, Milton-Freewater, Oregon 97862
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 764, Milton-Freewater, Oregon 97862
Email: Frazier1868@gmail.com
Phone: 541-938-4636
The museum is open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11:00am to 4:00pm and by special appointment for group tours. The facility is closed January, February and March. There is no admission charge, however all donations are welcome.