Strategic Planning Survey
About You
Residency (Check the item that best describes you.)
Fort Mill resident
York County resident
Resident of Charlotte Region
From elsewhere in South Carolina
Visitor from another state
Age Group
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
Check all that apply.
I have visited the Fort Mill History Museum.
I have attended an event or tour from the Fort Mill History Museum.
None of the above
Museum Interests
Which topics interest you most? (Check all that apply.)
African American history
Cemeteries
Churches
Downtown Fort Mill
Historic homes
Historic Paradise history
Historic Photographs
Local Fort Mill Businesses
Military history
Native American history (Catawba)
Oral histories
PTL Heritage USA
Railroads
Schools & education
Springs Industries
Women in Fort Mill
What museum experiences interest you the most? (Check all that apply.)
Adult lectures
Children's history camps/programs
Community events/festivals
Family activities
Guided museum tours
Permanent exhibits
Public art projects
School field trips
Temporary/pop-up exhibits
Walking tours
Community Impact
In your opinion, what role should the museum play? (Check all that apply.)
Educate adults
Educate children
Increase tourism
Preserve Fort Mill's history
Serve as a community gathering place
Support downtown revitalization
Support local businesses
Which community partnerships are most important? (Check all that apply.)
Arts organizations
Churches
Fort Mill School District
Local businesses
Town of Fort Mill
Tourist organizations
Veteran organizations
Winthrop University
Other
Which resources would you use? (Check all that apply.)
Digital resources
Educational videos
Online exhibits
Research library
Walking tour app
Other
How would you like to learn about museum events? (Check all that apply.)
Digital newsletter
Facebook
Instagram
Museum website
Visit York County
Word of mouth
Other
What would encourage you to get more involved? (Check all that apply.)
Clearer info on how to volunteer
Corporate sponsorship opportunities
Family-friendly volunteer opportunities
More visible fundraising goals
Recognition/membership programs
Not interested
Other
Future Direction
Where do you think the museum should be located in the future?
Remain downtown (current location)
Remain downtown, explore expansion (i.e. second location/additions to building)
Move to larger facility within downtown
Move to larger facility outside downtown
Unsure / not enough info
Which should be the museum's highest priority over the next five years?
Develop public art and history projects
Expand community events
Expand exhibits
Improve digital resources
Increase educational programming
Increase fundraising efforts
Increase tourism
Preserve Fort Mill's history
School and student programs
Overall, how important is the Fort Mill History Museum to our community?
Not Important
1
2
3
4
Extremely Important
5
1 is Not Important, 5 is Extremely Important
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