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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 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!

Monday Sep 11, 2023
EP052 S02E026 Clark County Museum - Amber Colbert
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Associations, Historical and Genealogical Societies, and Media Creators across the United States. Recently the Clark County Museum and the town of Henderson Nevada were highlighted. The Administrator, Ms. Amber Colbert was interviewed by Sean Radcliff, creator of Preservation Oaks. Have fun and find out more about the museum, the benefits it offers to members, and how you can help, by listening to this interview.
The Clark County Museum located in Henderson Nevada is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Museum:
Clark County Museum (clarkcountynv.gov/museum)
Clark County Museum Guild http://www.clarkcountymuseumguild.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkCountyMuseum
Phone: (702) 455-7955
Email: CCParks@Clarkcountynv.gov
Address: 1830 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, NV 89002-8502

Monday Aug 28, 2023
EP051 S02E025 Kentucky Genealogical Society - Chris Padgett
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Associations, Historical and Genealogical Societies, and Historic Media Creators across the United States. Recently the Kentucky Genealogical Society was highlighted. The President, Chris Padgett 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 Kentucky Genealogical Society is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Society:
Home - Kentucky Genealogical Society (kygs.org)
https://www.facebook.com/KYGenSoc
kygs.omeka.net (archive)
On (X) (previously known as Twitter) as Kentucky Genealogical Society (@KentuckySociety)

Monday Aug 14, 2023
EP050 S02E024 International Skiing History Association
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Historical and Genealogical Societies, Associations, and Media Creators across the United States. Recently the International Skiing History Association was highlighted. The Chairman, Rick Moulton was interviewed by Sean Radcliff, creator of Preservation Oaks. Have fun and find out more about the Association, the mission, and how you can help, by listening to this interview.
The International Skiing History Association is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Association:
https://www.skiinghistory.org/
https://www.facebook.com/skiinghistory/
International Skiing History Association - YouTube
Email: Info@skiinghistory.org

Monday Jul 31, 2023
EP049 S02E023 Who Needs A Curator?
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Preservation Oaks showcases Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Preservation, Historical, and Genealogical Societies throughout the United States.
In this episode, we delve into the topic: "Who Needs a Curator?" featuring the expertise of Dr. James Burns, a seasoned Freelance Consultant and Curator. Tune in to this episode for an enjoyable and informative discussion at preservationoaks.podbean.com. Explore and discover more!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wjamesburns/
Email: cypresssageadvising@gmail.com
The Curator Core Competencies can be found here:
https://www.aam-us.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/CURATOR-CORE-COMPETENCIES.pdf
and the CurCom Code of Ethics can be found here:
https://www.aam-us.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/curcomethics.pdf

Monday Jul 17, 2023
EP048 S02E022 Scott Symonds Scottman895
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Historical and Genealogical Societies and Media Creators across the United States. Recently the Scottman895 Travel YouTube channel was highlighted. The creator of the channel, Scott Symonds was interviewed by Sean Radcliff, creator of Preservation Oaks. Have fun and find out more about the YouTube channel, Scott Symonds, and how you can help, by listening to this interview.
The contact information for the YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/scottman895
Website: https://scottman895travel.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scottman895
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scottman895
Email: There is a contact form on Scott’s website.

Monday Jul 03, 2023
EP047 S02E021 Preservation Burlington - Ron Wanamaker
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Preservation, Historical and Genealogical Societies across the United States. Recently the Preservation Burlington organization and the town of Burlington Vermont were highlighted. The President, Ron Wanamaker was interviewed by Sean Radcliff, creator of Preservation Oaks. Have fun and find out more about the organization, the services it offers, and how you can help, by listening to this interview.
The Preservation Burlington Organization located in Burlington Vermont is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Organization:
Website: https://www.preservationburlington.org/
Email: Info@preservationburlington.org
Address: P.O. Box 481 Burlington, VT. 05402
Social Media: On Local CCTV Channel, Facebook, Instagram.
Tune in to CCTV Channel 17 the 4th Thursday of each month for Live at 5:25. Free Speech for Change | Center for Media and Democracy (cctv.org)

Monday Jun 19, 2023
EP046 S02E020 Research Techniques for the Family Historian
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Preservation, Historical and Genealogical Societies across the United States. Our most recent guest is Warren Watson a historical Researcher and Archivist presenting Research Techniques for the Family Historian. Have fun and learn some interesting techniques, learned during years of research.

Monday Jun 05, 2023
EP045 S02E019 Museum of Danish America - Tova Brandt
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Historical and Genealogical Societies across the United States. Recently the Museum of Danish America was highlighted. The Executive Director, Ms. Tova Brandt was interviewed by Sean Radcliff, creator of Preservation Oaks. Have fun and find out more about this national museum, the services it offers, and how you can help, by listening.
The Museum of Danish America is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Museum:
Website: danishmuseum.org
Facebook: Museum of Danish America
YouTube: youtube.com/@DanishMuseum
Mailing address: 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn, IA 51531
General correspondence email: info@danishmuseum.org
General calls: 712.764.7001

Monday May 22, 2023
EP044 S02E018 South Umpqua Historical Society
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Historical and Genealogical Societies across the United States. Recently the South Umpqua Historical Society and Museum and the town of Canyonville Oregon were highlighted. Have fun and find out more about the Society, the services it offers, and how you can help, by listening to this interview.
The South Umpqua Historical Society located in Canyonville Oregon is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for the Society:
ADDRESS: 421 S. W. Fifth Street, Canyonville, OR 97417
Mailing address: South Umpqua Historical Society, P.O. Box 1112, Canyonville, OR. 97417
PHONE: 541-839-4501
WEBSITE: Pioneer-Indian Museum: Home (www.pioneerindianmuseum.org)
EMAIL: info@southumpquapioneers.org
Find them also on Facebook.

Monday May 08, 2023
A History of Historical & Preservation Societies
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Historical and Genealogical Societies across the United States.
On this episode, Sean Radcliff discusses A History of Historical and Preservation Societies, and getting a better understanding of why and how these organization began, what value they are to society and our communities, why they’re valuable in today’s world, and why our citizens should volunteer and support them. Have fun listening to find out more!

Monday Apr 24, 2023
EP042 S02E016 Historic Tuscaloosa - Will Hawkins
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Historical and Genealogical Societies across the United States. Recently the Historic Tuscaloosa organization and Tuscaloosa Alabama were highlighted. The Executive Director: Will Hawkins was interviewed by Sean Radcliff, creator of Preservation Oaks. Have fun and find out more about Historic Tuscaloosa, the services it offers, and how you can help, by listening to this interview.
Historic Tuscaloosa located in Tuscaloosa Alabama is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!
The contact information for Historic Tuscaloosa:
- Website: https://www.historictuscaloosa.org/
- Phone: (205) 758-2238 to inquire about Historic Tuscaloosa or visiting one of the historic landmark properties they preserve and operate.
- Email: info@historictuscaloosa.org
- Mailing address: PO. Box 1665, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35403
- Find them also on Facebook and Instagram as Historic Tuscaloosa
- You can visit The Old Tavern - located at: 500 28th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401,
- You can visit the Battle-Friedman House – located at: 1010 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- Visit the Jemison- Van de Graaff Mansion – located at: 1305 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.
- Visit the McGuire-Strickland House – it’s not available for regular tours, but is sometimes open for touring during the annual spring and winter homes tours. when it is sometimes
- Visit the Murphy African-American Museum – located at: 2601 Paul W Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. You’ll need to call for an appointment.