Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Connect to Oregon’s Diverse Stories

Stories have power—the power to shape our understanding of ourselves and our world. They invite us to reflect, challenge us to learn, and inspire us to act. Above all, stories help us connect: Through our shared stories we create vital links within and across our diverse communities. 

Since our founding, we’ve been digging into Oregon stories—conducting research and creating exhibits in collaboration with Native American Tribes to enhance public knowledge of the state’s deep history. In 2019 we expanded that tried-and-true, collaborative research approach to codevelop Racing to Change, an award-winning civil rights exhibit, in partnership with Oregon Black Pioneers and leaders from across Lane County’s Black communities.  

With your support, we can go further. Your Ducks Give contribution will help us develop online resources that offer the public an even more inclusive Oregon story—ranging from Chinese immigrant experiences during the 19th century to diverse heritage arts practiced around the state today. 

Make your gift now. Be one of 100 donors who help unlock $7,000 in challenge gifts. Every contribution, no matter the amount, will help us inspire greater connection across a more inclusive Oregon history. Thank you for being a part of it.  




Museum of Natural and Cultural History Supporters
Rank State Gifts
1 OR 98
2 CA 6
3 WA 3
$500
MNCH Oregon Stories Challenge
THANK YOU! Your generous gifts have unlocked $500 in challenge funds from Jill Gelineau and David Clark to support the museum’s inclusive stories initiative. Please help us reach our next goal.
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$1,500
MNCH Oregon Stories Challenge
THANK YOU! Your generous gifts have unlocked $1,500 in challenge funds from Jill Gelineau and David Clark to support the museum’s inclusive stories initiative. Please help us reach our next goal.
30 / 30 Gifts
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$2,000
MNCH Oregon Stories Challenge
THANK YOU! Your generous gifts have unlocked $2,000 in challenge funds from the William and Martha Hall Oregon Community Foundation Fund to support the museum’s inclusive stories initiative. Please help us reach our next goal.
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$3,000
MNCH Oregon Stories Challenge
WE DID IT! Your generous gifts have unlocked another $3,000 in challenge funds from the William and Martha Hall Oregon Community Foundation Fund to support the museum’s inclusive stories initiative—for a total of $7,000 in Ducks Give challenge gifts today! Thank you for helping us amplify diverse voices in the telling of Oregon's story.
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