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 discuss how local history is preserved through places like the Little White Schoolhouse and why community storytelling matters more than ever.

The Conifer Historical Society is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!

Contact information for the Organization:

Website: www.coniferhistoricalsociety.org Email: info@coniferhistoricalsociety.org

Phone: (303) 736-9963

Facebook: ConiferHistoricalSociety Society Home: 26951 Barkley Road, Conifer, CO 80433 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 295, Conifer, CO 80433

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 story. PLUS: The Genealogy Lab with Diana Crisman Smith! Tune in now!

The Palisade Historical Society is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!

Contact information:

Email: info@historicpalisade.org

Website: https://www.historicpalisade.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PalisadeHistoricalSociety

Instagram: @historicpalisadeco

Museum Address: 3740 G Road, Palisade, CO, United States, 81526

Mailing Address: PO Box 631, Palisade, CO 81526

Phone: 970-812-3064

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, what events and resources they offer, and how listeners can get involved.

The Colorado Chapter of Palatines to America is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!

The contact information for the Organization:

Contact information:

Website: https://www.copalam.us/ Email: contact@copalam.us Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/coloradopalatinestoamerica/ National Organization: https://www.palam.org/ Colorado Chapter Mailing Address: P.O. Box 51186 • Colorado Springs, CO 80949

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.

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The Golden History Museum & Park is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!

The contact information for the Organization:

Physical Address: 923 10th St., Golden, CO 80401 Phone: (303) 278-3557 Website: https://www.goldenhistory.org/ Facebook Page: Golden History Museum & Park

Listeners can visit the museum Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM–4:30 PM (hours vary slightly by day) and admission is ALWAYS free.

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 the past.

Learn what to look for in your own home, how to preserve and interpret your finds, and why these seemingly small objects hold the power to reconnect families and communities across generations.

Tune in and discover how the next great piece of history might be waiting in your own attic.

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 these remarkable historic corridors.

The Oregon-California Trails Association is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!

The contact information for the Association:

Website: https://octa-trails.org/ Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1019, Independence, MO 64051

Physical Address: 524 South Osage Street, Independence, MO 64050

Phone: (816) 252-2276 Email: Octa@indepmo.org

Facebook: (search Oregon-California Trails Association) OCTA1982

Instagram: Oregon-California Trails Association

YouTube: @octatrails

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 remarkable historic corridors.

The Oregon-California Trails Association is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!

The contact information for the Association:

Website: https://octa-trails.org/ Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1019, Independence, MO 64051

Physical Address: 524 South Osage Street, Independence, MO 64050

Phone: (816) 252-2276 Email: Octa@indepmo.org

Facebook: (search Oregon-California Trails Association) OCTA1982

Instagram: Oregon-California Trails Association

YouTube: @octatrails

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 through hands-on exhibits, costumed interpreters, pioneer farms, historic structures, school programs, and more. If you love history, the American West, genealogy, or great storytelling — this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

The American West Heritage Center is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks!

The contact information for the organization:

Website: https://www.awhc.org/

Address: 4025 South Highway 89-91, Wellsville, UT 84339 Phone: (435) 245-6050 Email: heritagecenter@awhc.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanWestHeritageCenter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanwesthc/