In this episode, we had the good fortune to meet Debbie Berges, Dale Renfro, and Linda Roggenkamp who are leaders of the Onaga Historical Society located in Onaga, Kansas. They were so kind to share their time to help educate listeners and myself about Onaga, the Historical Society and its museums, and the current list of most pressing needs and priorities. Happy 47th Birthday on February 3rd to the Onaga Historical Society. The Society has been active since 1975 thanks to the good people of Onaga! When you visit Onaga, the Historical Society and Museums, you should plan to spend the day, because it’ll take upwards of 2-3 hours to experience the history on display! If you’re visiting from outside the area, you might want to plan to spend a week to see all the sites and various area Societies since there are five in Pottawattamie County. If you’re a listener in the area the society serves, OR if you’re a listener researching ancestors from the Onaga Kansas area and you’re not already a member, please consider joining and supporting the society! The contact information for the Society is: Onaga Historical Society | Facebook onagahistory@gmail.com Mail: Onaga Historical Society, P.O. Box 61; Onaga, KS 66521 Closed from October through April. Open by appointment by contacting onagahistory@gmail.com or calling 785-889-7104, 785-844-0202 or 785-889-4546. Leave a message if necessary and we will get back to you. Donate using PayPal or write a check to P.O. Box 61, Onaga, KS. 66521. I hope this episode helps the audience understand how valuable the society is within the community and what kinds of excellent services they offer their members and the public. The Onaga Historical Society is truly one of our Nation’s Preservation Oaks!

Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Historical and Genealogical Societies across the United States. Recently the Museum of Danish America was highlighted. The Executive Director, Ms. Tova Brandt was interviewed by Sean Radcliff, creator of Preservation Oaks. Have fun and find out more about this national museum, the services it offers, and how you can help, by listening. The Museum of Danish America is truly one of our nation's Preservation Oaks! The contact information for the Museum: Website: danishmuseum.org Facebook: Museum of Danish America YouTube: youtube.com/@DanishMuseum Mailing address: 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn, IA 51531 General correspondence email: info@danishmuseum.org General calls: 712.764.7001