The Preservationists

Astronemis Ray, the host of The Preservationists, interviews two tour guides of the Astoria Ghost Tours: Kelly Lawson and Signe Condon. Listen in as Kelly and Signe share about history and paranormal experiences of the underground ghost tours.

A very special pledge drive episode!

Astronemis Ray shines a light on literature and how it relates to history. A panel of guests, Suzanne Harold, Rachel Jensen, Lauri Serafin and Eric Wheeler, discuss books they picked out for the episode.

Astronemis Ray speaks with Lauri Serafin about the fascinating history of the Astoria Reggata.

Astronemis speaks with Misty Czillinger and Rob Charnock from the Lower Columbia Preservation Society about the organization’s new tool lending library!

This month on “The Preservationists,” host Astronemis Ray interviews archivist Liisa Penner about the Liisa Penner Research Center & Archives at the Clatsop County Heritage Museum in Astoria. Discover how photographs, journals, maps, and family records help preserve the rich history of Clatsop County and connect generations through community memory.

Join host Astronemis Ray and architectural historian Eric Wheeler to explore an exciting new walking tour project launching this May led by the Lower Columbia Preservation Society. Designed to bring local history to life, the tour invites participants to discover the stories behind some of Astoria’s most distinctive buildings and spaces.

Join our host Astronemis Ray as she chats with Lauri Serafin, vice president of the Lower Columbia Preservation Society, and City Historian John Goodenberger for a special one-hour edition of The Preservationists focusing on the Tillicum House, the historic home that now serves as the headquarters for the KMUN radio station but has been many...

Join our host Astronemis Ray as she chats with City Historian, John Goodenberger, and the Astoria Public Library Director, Suzanne Harold, as they discuss the building’s architectural legacy, the thoughtful decisions behind the renovation, and the role libraries play as stewards of both history and community life.

In this episode executive director, Bruce Jones, joins us to discuss the Columbia River Maritime Museum’s deep ties to the community and it’s role in preserving maritime history along the Columbia River. With ongoing projects such as the Mariners Hall Project, hands-on education, and volunteer driven preservation work, tune in to find out how maritime...