Hutson Museum Competitors

The Oregon Historical Society is dedicated to making Oregon’s long, rich history visible and accessible to all. For more than a century, we have served as the state’s collective memory, gathering and preserving a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, films, manuscripts, books, and oral histories. Researchers from around the world travel to our library, unearthing information that challenges conventional thinking. Curious individuals come to us to explore their family trees or discover the history of their homes or neighborhoods. Archaeologists, environmentalists, filmmakers, architects, novelists, artists, and others all find their way to us, asking questions, making discoveries, creating knowledge. We share our vast collection through thought-provoking museum exhibits and robust digital platforms. We bring history directly to Oregon’s students in ways that bridge gaps of time and perspective, and we support lifelong learning through our many public lectures and events. We advance critical inquiry through the Oregon Historical Quarterly, a journal that has sparked conversations throughout our community for over a century.

Established in May of 1998, SWEN Weathervanes started out making various themed weathervanes out of Gene & Kathie Schobinger’s garage. With the help of their 2 son’s Robert & Brian, the Schobinger Family have since expanded to make 12 different product lines in as many as 400 different designs. Everything is built in house at their shop located in Gardner, ND (just a quick 20 miles north of Fargo). In June 2011, Gene & Kathie passed the torch over to their oldest son Robert and his wife Kim. With the new blood, SWEN Products is a second generation company instilling the same core values. We are a small company from a small community, so we value every customer as if they are part of our family. We pride ourselves on our hand-made unique products. Made in the USA Manufacturing -Gardner, ND Distribution/Sales - West Fargo, ND

Northwest History Network is a non-profit corporation registered with the State of Oregon committed to expanding understanding of history and culture through collaboration, professional development & support, and public engagement. We seek to: *Provide professional support for community partners documenting, preserving, and/or presenting their histories. *Facilitate communication and foster collaboration between public and private organizations, educational institutions, libraries, museums, and archives. *Protect and increase preservation and access to historical resources and materials. *Expand historical education by using non-traditional venues to present public history projects. *Use varied strategies and technologies to promote appreciation and understanding of the past. Foster a non-competitive and supportive atmosphere for those committed to public history.