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

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.

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