Good Neighbor Podcast: Palmer
Bringing together local businesses and neighbors of Palmer. Good Neighbor Podcast Palmer MA hosted by Liz Lemon helps residents to connection with local doctors, lawyers, financial advisors, insurance agents and other business owners in and around Palmer, and other Massachusetts Communities. Helping neighbors to become friends while introducing them to local businesses and charities is my goal.
With 29+ years of hard work, my career began in Graphic Design. Evolving to TV Production, Newscast Directing, Technical Producing, and Filmmaking. In addition, Sales, Marketing, and Advertising across various platforms, while always exceeding expectations. Then transitioning to the Entertainment and Sports Industries, I specializes in Special Events, Promotions, VIP Services, Live Events and Security, expanding Nationally at various Stadiums, and Concert Venues.
Passionate about learning and diverse topics, I love sports, especially the New England Patriots, the NFL, and NASCAR. An avid outdoors enthusiast, I also enjoy swimming, hiking, and exploring new places while photographing, digitally recording each one . Excited about my new role as PPM Area Media Executive at Podcast Plus Media, I'm ready for this new Adventure of a Lifetime, continuing to connect with people and exceed expectations in the local community.
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Good Neighbor Podcast: Palmer
EP# 68: Unearthing History: Ray Radigan's Journey from National Parks to Deerfield's Memorial Hall Museum
Ever wondered about the hidden treasures in your own backyard? Join us on the Good Neighbor Podcast as we chat with Ray Radigan from the Memorial Hall at Deerfield Museum, the oldest museum in Western Massachusetts. Ray brings his wealth of experience from the National Park Service and other esteemed museums to shed light on this historical gem. You'll discover a rich tapestry of exhibits, from pre-contact indigenous artifacts to contemporary displays, all housed in a three-floor, 19-gallery wonderland.
Tune in to hear Ray's personal journey in the museum industry, including the hurdles he overcame to find his ideal position. You'll gain insights into the fascinating collections at Memorial Hall and learn why it's a must-visit destination. Ray's passion for museums is contagious, and he encourages everyone, whether local or just passing through, to explore the extensive offerings of Memorial Hall. For more details on planning your visit, check out their active website and social media platforms. Don't miss this in-depth conversation that promises to broaden your horizons and fire up your curiosity!
This is the Good Neighbor Podcast, the place where local businesses and neighbors come together. Here's your host, Liz Lemon.
Speaker 2:Welcome to Good Neighbor Podcast. Are you in need of some fun family activities this hot summer? Surprisingly, it might be closer than you think. Today I have the pleasure of introducing your neighbor, ray Radigan, with the Museum Hall at Deerfield Museum. How are you today? Rayfield Museum. How are you today, ray?
Speaker 3:Great, how are you?
Speaker 2:Great, we're excited to learn all about you and your business. So please tell us about the Museum Hall at Deerfield Museum.
Speaker 3:Sure, yep yep. Memorial Hall in Deerfield is the oldest museum in western Massachusetts. We've been here since our organization was founded in 1870. The museum has been here open since 1880. And we have pretty much everything from we span the age, from pre-contact indigenous artifacts right up through the present. We have everything from historic textiles and quilts and clothing to military artifacts, to historic tools and toys. So it really spans the gamut.
Speaker 2:Wow, how did you get into the business?
Speaker 3:So I've been working in museums and cultural organizations for about 15 years now. I worked for the National Park Service previously and several other museums before this one. Wow, what are the myths and misconceptions within the museum industry? I don't think there's a whole lot of misconceptions, I think it's just a lot of people missing out. You know museums are, you know here, especially ours. We are a free museum. We're open to the public six days a week during the summer. So I think it's just a lack of knowledge on some counts. I mean, obviously a lot of people are well aware, so that's not across the board, but there are certainly some people who don't know that we're there.
Speaker 2:Right, that's very true. That's very true. That's what we're here for. Fantastic, absolutely Outside of work. What do you do for fun?
Speaker 3:Outside of work. You know I actually like to visit other museums, you know other kind of cultural institutions like that. You know, go hiking, spend some time outside when the weather's nice.
Speaker 2:That's brilliant too. You get a taste of what all the other museums are doing. So that's fun, that's exciting. So let's change gears just for a moment. Can you describe one hardship or life challenges that you rose above and can now say because of it, you're better and stronger? What comes to mind?
Speaker 3:You know, just thinking about, you know, kind of in the context of the museum. You know it took me a while to find the right job. I bounced around for a number of you know a number of different jobs and you know some of them were good for one reason and not another and vice versa. But I've been here about six years now and really enjoy it.
Speaker 2:That's good. That's good and it helps when you're in the industry for a period of time, because you get to be part of the evolution and again see what other museums are doing as well. What is the one thing that you wish our listeners knew about? Memorial Hall at Deerfield Museum.
Speaker 3:I wish that people knew how much we have. You know, I think a lot of people who come in you know they've never been here before. They don't know what to expect. They don't necessarily expect that it's three floors and 19 different galleries and you know you could easily spend all day in here and not see everything. I think a lot of people just don't realize quite the volume of it.
Speaker 2:That's a good point. I myself didn't realize either. That's a lot of rooms and you definitely can spend an entire day there that's for sure. What can our listeners learn more about? Memorial Hall at Deerfield Museum?
Speaker 3:So, yeah, we, you know, our website and our social media are certainly very up-to-date and active. Memorialhalldeerfieldorg is our website and our social media are certainly very up-to-date and active. Memorialhalldeerfieldorg is our website and all of our social media links are there. And, yeah, so that we got all of our information from you know kind of the day-to-day hours and where to park and all that stuff to you know an in-depth look at what we have in our collection.
Speaker 2:Is there a phone number you'd like to share?
Speaker 3:Yeah, it's 413-774-7476.
Speaker 2:Awesome. Well, ray, it's been a pleasure. Thank you so much for joining us on the show today, and we wish you and your business the best, moving forward and happy summer.
Speaker 3:Thank you so much for including us.
Speaker 1:Thank you for listening to the Good Neighbor Podcast. To nominate your favorite local businesses to be featured on the show, go to gnppalmercom. That's gnppalmercom, or call 413-414-5940.