Micro Stream Radio - Preservation Oaks

Sean Radcliff

Preservation Oaks: Discovering America's History, One Story at a Time. Every American community has a story. Every generation leaves its mark. And behind the history of our nation are remarkable people, fascinating traditions, extraordinary discoveries, and countless stories waiting to be told. Welcome to Preservation Oaks, where American history, society, and culture come alive through engaging conversations, captivating storytelling, and journeys into the past. We introduce you to the dedicated people and institutions preserving America's heritage, while exploring forgotten heroes, family histories, remarkable events, historical mysteries, and the surprising connections between yesterday and today. From small-town museums and historical societies to the events and individuals that shaped a nation, we celebrate the stories worth discovering and the history worth preserving. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a genealogist, a lifelong learner, or simply someone who enjoys a fascinating story, there's a place for you at Preservation Oaks. Because history isn't just what happened. It's what we remember, what we discover, and what we choose to preserve.

  1. Oct 5

    EP133 S06E002 Beckley Exhibition Mine & Youth Museum

    Welcome to another episode of Preservation Oaks, where we celebrate the incredible museums, historical and genealogical societies across the United States!  This time, we're shining a spotlight on the Beckley Exhibition Mine & Youth Museum in Beckley West Virginia.  Join host Sean Radcliff as he sits down with Director of Parks and Recreation, Leslie Baker, who shared the fantastic events that the Exhibition Mine & Museum are involved in. Tune in to learn more about this remarkable attraction and discover why you may want to visit the Exhibition Mine & Youth Museum yourself! The Beckley Exhibition Mine & Youth Museum is truly one of our preservation oaks!  Contact information: Website: https://beckley.gov/ Facebook: Search for: Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine West Virginia  Mailing Address: PO Box 2514 Beckley, WV 25802 Physical Address: 513 Ewart Ave. Beckley, WV 25801 Phone: 304-252-3730 -or- 304-256-1747 Email: info@beckleymine.com

  2. Sep 21

    EP132 S06E001 The Underground Railroad - Americas Courage in the Shadows

    Preservation Oaks is back with another captivating episode featuring the hidden gems of museums and historical societies across the U.S.!   This time, we focused on the story of The Underground Railroad with guests: Author, Educator, and Professional Genealogist Robin R. Foster and President, Bobbie Mathis, from the Union City Society for Historic Preservation located in Union City Michigan.   Bobbie Mathis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ucshp Website: uchistoricalsociety.weebly.com Email: UCSHPHammondHouse@gmail.com Address: 210 Charlotte ST., Union City, MI. 49094 Visits are by appointment only at this time. Please call ahead and schedule.    Robin R. Foster Substack: https://genealogyjustask.substack.com/ Website: https://www.genealogyjustask.com/ Email: robinfoster@genealogyjustask.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyJustAsk/ Please pick up any of Robin R. Foster’s excellent books and her newest release: Split by Chains, Bound by Blood, wherever fine books are sold.

  3. Sep 7

    EP131 S05E027 Lafayette History Museum

    Preservation Oaks is your go-to podcast for uncovering the coolest museums and historical societies in the U.S.!   In this episode, we feature the Lafayette History Museum in Lafayette Colorado. Host Sean Radcliff has an engaging conversation with Director, Chelsea Pennington Hahn, who highlights the amazing work the Museum does and ways you can get involved. Listen in to discover more about their programs and how you can join the fun! You won't want to miss this! The Lafayette History Museum is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks! Contact information for the Museum: Website: https://lafayettehistoricalsociety.org Email: info@lafayettehistoricalsociety.org Address: 108 E. Simpson St., Lafayette, CO 80026 Phone: (303) 665-7030  Facebook/Instagram: Search for: Lafayette History Museum

  4. Aug 24

    EP130 S05E026 Mines Museum of Earth Science

    Preservation Oaks is your go-to podcast for uncovering the coolest museums and historical societies in the U.S.! In this episode, we feature the Mines Museum of Earth Science in Golden Colorado. Host Sean Radcliff has an engaging conversation with Executive Director, Renata Lafler, who highlights the amazing work the Museum does and ways you can get involved. Listen in to discover more about their programs and how you can join in the fun! You won't want to miss this! The Mines Museum of Earth Science is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks! Contact information for the Organization: Colorado School of Mines Website: mines.edu Visiting Address: 1500 Illinois St., Golden, CO 80401 Mailing address: 1500 Illinois St., Golden, CO 80401 Phone: 303-273-3000 / 800-446-9488 Email: communications@mines.edu Facebook: Search for: ColoradoSchoolofMines   Mines Museum of Earth Science (Free admission) Website: mines.edu/museum Visiting Address: 1310 Maple St., Golden, CO 80401 Mailing Address: 1310 Maple St., Golden, CO 80401 Phone: 303-273-3815 Email: geomuseum@mines.edu Facebook: Search for: MinesMusem

  5. Aug 10

    EP129 S05E025 Our Ancestors Were Also Panicking - A Survival Guide from History

    Welcome to another exciting episode of Preservation Oaks, where we highlight fascinating museums and historical societies from coast to coast!   This time, we shine a spotlight on what history can tell us about how to handle today’s drama.   Sean is on holiday, so, Emily Garcia is your host for: Our Ancestors Were Also Panicking - A Survival Guide from History. You won’t want to miss this!

  6. Jul 27

    EP128 S05E024 South Park Historical Foundation

    Preservation Oaks is your go-to podcast for uncovering the coolest museums and historical societies in the U.S.! In this episode, we feature the South Park Historical Foundation and South Park City in Fairplay Colorado. Host Sean Radcliff has an engaging conversation with President, Stephanie Kuenn, & Project Specialist, Dean Butler, who highlight all the amazing work the Foundation does and ways you can get involved. Listen in to discover more about their programs and how you can join the fun! You won't want to miss this!   The South Park Historical Foundation is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!   Contact information: Visiting Address: 100 4th St, Fairplay, CO 80440 ​ Mailing address: P.O. Box 634 Fairplay, CO 80440 Phone: (719) 836-2387​ Website: www.southparkcity.org​ Email:  southparkhistorical@gmail.com Facebook: Search for southparkcitymuseum South Park City is open to the public from May 15 to October 15 every year.

  7. Jul 20

    EP127 S05E023 AASLH American Association for State and Local History

    Preservation Oaks is your go-to podcast for uncovering the coolest museums and historical societies in the U.S.! In this episode, we feature AASLH, the American Association for State and Local History. Host Sean Radcliff has an engaging conversation with President & CEO John Dichtl, who highlights all the amazing work the association does and ways you can get involved to be successful! We are especially interested in the newly announced History & Democracy Initiative!   Listen in to discover more about their programs and how you can join the fun! You won't want to miss this!   The American Association for State and Local History is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!   Contact information: Website: aaslh.org   Phone: 615-320-3203 Email: dichtl@aaslh.org Address: 404 BNA Dr Ste 105, Nashville, TN 37217 Facebook: AASLH

  8. Jul 13

    EP126 S05E022 Nederland Area Historical Society

    Welcome to another exciting episode of Preservation Oaks, where we highlight fascinating museums and historical societies from coast to coast! This time, we shine a spotlight on the Nederland Area Historical Society in Nederland Colorado. Sean speaks with incredible guests Susan Kelly, Jessie Ansari, Jamie Lammers, and Emmit Hoyl, as they discuss the Society's remarkable contributions and ways you can get involved. Listen in to uncover more about their programs and how you can be part of the adventure! You won’t want to miss this! The Nederland Area Historical Society is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!  Contact information: Website: nederlandareahistoricalsociety.org Email: nedelandhistory@gmail.com Address: 81 W. 2nd St. Nederland, CO 80466 Mailing address: PO Box 1252, Nederland, CO 80466 Facebook: NederlandHistory Facebook Gillaspie House Museum: GillaspieHouseMuseum

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Preservation Oaks: Discovering America's History, One Story at a Time. Every American community has a story. Every generation leaves its mark. And behind the history of our nation are remarkable people, fascinating traditions, extraordinary discoveries, and countless stories waiting to be told. Welcome to Preservation Oaks, where American history, society, and culture come alive through engaging conversations, captivating storytelling, and journeys into the past. We introduce you to the dedicated people and institutions preserving America's heritage, while exploring forgotten heroes, family histories, remarkable events, historical mysteries, and the surprising connections between yesterday and today. From small-town museums and historical societies to the events and individuals that shaped a nation, we celebrate the stories worth discovering and the history worth preserving. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a genealogist, a lifelong learner, or simply someone who enjoys a fascinating story, there's a place for you at Preservation Oaks. Because history isn't just what happened. It's what we remember, what we discover, and what we choose to preserve.

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