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Welcome to another episode of Preservation Oaks, where we celebrate the incredible museums and historical societies across the U.S.!   This time, we’re shining a spotlight on the Joseph F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center in Dekalb Illinois. Join host Sean Radcliff as he sits down with Executive Director, Jessi Haish-LaRue, who shared the fantastic initiatives the Homestead is involved in...

Preservation Oaks is back with another captivating episode featuring the hidden gems of museums and historical societies across the U.S.! This time, it's a Halloween special, where Sean shares a creepy and mysterious letter received from a listener named Zoey, a history major from North Carolina who made a spring break trip to Galveston Texas and found out there is more to this world than she coul...

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...

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.   Bob...

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...

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...

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!

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 w...

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...

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...

Join us on Preservation Oaks as we mark a truly historic milestone, 250 years since the founding of the United States.   In this special episode: Celebrating 250 Years of America, we reflect on the journey of a nation shaped by courage, sacrifice, innovation, and an enduring commitment to the ideals of liberty and self-governance.   From the founding generation to the present day, this episode exp...

Join us on Preservation Oaks as we explore the most fascinating museums and historical societies across the U.S.!   In this episode, we spotlight Parker History in Parker Colorado. Sean Radcliff chats with VP Mrs. Catherine Traffis, who gives us the inside scoop on the Society’s incredible projects and how you can participate. Tune in to find out what they offer and how you can get in on the actio...

Join us on Preservation Oaks, where history lives and voices echo through time.   In this special two-part episode, From Bootleggers to Bureaucracy: The History of Crime 1926–2026, we trace the evolution of crime and crime-fighting across the last century.   From the bootleggers and gangsters of the 1920s to the rise of national enforcement, organized crime, and global financial systems, Part Two...

Join us on Preservation Oaks, where history lives and voices echo through time. In this special two-part episode, From Bootleggers to Bureaucracy: The History of Crime 1926–2026, we trace the evolution of crime and crime-fighting across the last century. From the bootleggers and gangsters of the 1920s to the rise of national enforcement, organized crime, and global financial systems, Part One expl...

In this episode of Preservation Oaks, we dive into the incredible world of museums and historical societies across the U.S.! We had the pleasure of featuring Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park in Lakewood Colorado. Join Sean Radcliff as he chats with fantastic guests Betsy Bowers and Katy Lewis, who share the amazing initiatives they are involved in and how you can participate. Tune in to learn more ab...

In this episode, we spotlight Dinosaur Ridge in Morrison Colorado. Sean Radcliff chats with Executive Director Jeff Lamontagne, who gives us the inside scoop on one of our nation’s premiere archeological sites: Dinosaur Ridge. Tune in to find out how you can join, volunteer, and donate to support them!   Dinosaur Ridge is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!   Contact information: Website:...

Sean Radcliff explores how genetic-genealogy tools are transforming family-history research, sometimes validating long-held trees, sometimes completely rewriting them. We cover how DNA testing works, how you can use it to improve accuracy in your research, and what to do when the results don’t match your assumptions. Whether you’re a family genealogist, a professional researcher, or simply curious...

Join us on Preservation Oaks as we explore the most fascinating museums and historical societies across the U.S.! Episode 119 of Preservation Oaks takes us into the foothills of Colorado to explore the history of Conifer, a community shaped not by a central main street, but by people, travel routes, and shared experience. Board member Christa Johnson joins us from the Conifer Historical Society to...

Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S. Join us as host Sean Radcliff talks with JoAnn Rasmussen, Chair of the Palisade Historical Society, about the compelling history of Palisade, Colorado. From peaches and coal mines to community heritage. Learn how this iconic town preserves its past and invites you to be part of its...

Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S. In this episode, we feature the Colorado Chapter of Palatines to America in Colorado! Sean gains insights from President Jennifer Bigham, Sandy Carter-Duff, Kay Mariea, and Jerry Schaefer. Learn how this historic society has helped thousands trace their German-speaking ancestors, wh...

Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S.   Episode 116 features Stephanie Gilmore, Curator at the Golden History Museum & Park! Tune in as Sean explores Golden’s fascinating past, exhibits, and how history comes alive today. Don’t miss this deep dive into local heritage, preservation work, and community stories. #Golde...

In this special episode of Preservation Oaks, Sean takes listeners on a journey into the forgotten corners of attics, basements, closets, and barns, where history often hides in plain sight. From Civil War diaries to WWII love letters, Underground Railroad documents, and family Bibles with hidden records, we explore real discoveries that transformed family stories and deepened our understanding of...

Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S.   Part TWO: Join host Sean Radcliff and guest Travis Boley, Association Manager of the Oregon-California Trails Association (OCTA) in a two-part episode, as they explore the legacy of America’s iconic emigrant trails, the ongoing work of preservation, and how you can help protect th...

Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S.   Join host Sean Radcliff and guest Travis Boley, Association Manager of the Oregon-California Trails Association (OCTA) in a two-part episode, as they explore the legacy of America’s iconic emigrant trails, the ongoing work of preservation, and how you can help protect these remark...

Preservation Oaks is all about showcasing the coolest Museums, Genealogical and Historical Societies across the U.S. Step back in time as Preservation Oaks explores one of Utah’s most immersive heritage experiences — The American West Heritage Center in Wellsville Utah! Our guest, Karen Larson, Education & Living History Manager, reveals how the Center brings the years 1820–1920 to life throug...