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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 Mar 11, 2024
EP065 S03E013 Impacts of WW1 on U.S. Families
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
EP064 S03E012 Berrien County Historical Association
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
EP063 S03E011 Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center -Dan Truckey
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
EP062 S03E010 American Rosie the Riveter Association - Jeannette Gutierrez
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
EP061 S03E009 Oswego Heritage Council - Kathryn Sinor
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
EP060 S03E008 Sandy Historical Society
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
EP059 S03E007 Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon - Janice Sellers
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
EP058 S03E006 Genealogical Society of Washington County Oregon
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
EP057 S03E005 Frazier Farmstead Museum
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.

Monday Nov 06, 2023
EP056 S03E004 Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Historical and Genealogical Societies, and Media Creators across the United States. Recently the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum in McMinnville Oregon was highlighted. The President and CEO, Tyson Weinert was 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 Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum located in McMinnville Oregon is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Museum:
https://www.facebook.com/EvergreenMuseum
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum - YouTube
Address: 500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 434-4180
Email: info@evergreenmuseum.org
Adult $22, Veterans & Seniors $18, Youth (5-15) $12, Children under 5 free

Monday Oct 23, 2023
EP055 S03E003 The 19th Century and the Family Historian
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Associations, Historical and Genealogical Societies, and History Focused Media Creators across the United States. To celebrate Halloween and October’s Family History month, we discuss “The 19th Century and the Family Historian”.
Have fun and find out more about the transitional, mysterious, dangerous, and spooky 19th century, by listening to this interview.
The 19th century was truly a transitional, mysterious, dangerous, and spooky time in our history.

Monday Oct 09, 2023
EP054 S03E002 Heritage Museum Natascha Adams
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Associations, Historical and Genealogical Societies, and History Focused Media Creators across the United States. Recently the Heritage Museum and the town of Independence Oregon were highlighted. The Director, Natascha Adams was 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 Heritage Museum located in Independence Oregon is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Museum:
Website: https://www.orheritage.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndependenceHeritageMuseum/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeritageMuseumSociety
Address: 281 S. 2nd Street, Independence, OR, United States, Oregon
Phone: 503-838-4989
Email: orheritage@ci.independence.or.us
Admission to the Heritage Museum is always free, and donations are gratefully accepted. The museum is open Tuesday – Thursday 10AM – 6PM, Friday & Saturday 10AM – 4PM, and closed Sunday & Monday.
Don’t forget to take a look at the Heritage Museum Curator’s Corner videos on YouTube. I believe they are listed under the City of Independence Oregon.

Monday Sep 25, 2023
EP053 S03EP001 Las Villas Del Norte - Moises Garza
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Associations, Historical and Genealogical Societies, and Media Creators across the United States. Recently the creator of Las Villas Del Norte, Mexican Genealogy Research Group was highlighted. Moises Garza, a genealogist, educator, speaker, podcaster, and author who has created over 70 books about Mexican genealogy in Southern Texas or Northeastern Mexico, specifically from Tamaulipas, Coahuila, and Nuevo Leon.
The Las Villas Del Norte group is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information:
https://lasvillasdelnorte.com/ (The Villages of the North)
https://www.facebook.com/lasvillasdelnorte
47k members!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mexicangenealogy
Email: moisesgarza@gmail.com
Podcast: We Are Cousins - YouTube
Annual Conference: https://wacconference.com/
Moises Books: Amazon.com: Moises Garza: books, biography, latest update
Moises recommended books: Amazon.com : george ryskamp

Monday Sep 18, 2023
Announcing Season 3 of the Preservation Oaks podcast!
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Micro Stream Radio presents a spectacular event this September!
Get ready for Season 3 of Preservation Oaks!
Mark your calendars for September 25th, when host Sean Thomas Radcliff brings you a fresh lineup of fascinating guests!