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.

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

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.