Derry Museum of History Survey

1.How familiar are you with the Derry Museum of History?

I didn't know Derry had a history museum.

I know the Museum exists but I've never visited it in person or engaged with it online.

I have not visited the Museum, but I have interacted with it at the Farmers' Market, online, or at other locations.

I have visited the Derry Museum of History.

I have visited and I volunteer with the Derry Museum of History.

2.How would you describe the purpose of the Derry Museum of History? Please check all that apply.

Visitor attraction: The Museum is the “front porch” of the community, welcoming visitors and giving them an overview of what’s special and unique about this place.

Catalyst for change: The Museum exists to deliver a message that will encourage people to think differently about their relationship to others or to the world.

Center of creativity: The Museum engages visitors in activities where they make and do things. Visitors, rather than the Museum, determine the outcomes.

Memory bank: The Museum displays aspects of the history of the place, person, cultural tradition, etc.

Storyteller: The Museum interprets the history of a place, person, cultural tradition, etc., in ways that relate the past to the present - and even to the future.

Attic: The Museum preserves objects and images that would otherwise have been discarded.

Treasure trove: The Museum preserves valuable, meaningful, rare, and unusual objects and images.

Shine / Hall of Fame: The Museum honors a particular group or individual and assumes visitors have a built-in interest in this topic.

Exclusive club: Although open to the public, the Museum is primarily aimed at people with special interests in and knowledge of the topic.

3.What part of Derry history do you find most interesting or would like to learn more about?

4.How are you likely to participate in Derry Museum of History activities? Please check all that apply.

I am likely to only tour the Museum with out-of-town friends or family.

I am likely to follow the Museum on Facebook, YouTube, or a blog.

I am likely to research local history topics of interest (such as old homes, cemeteries, genealogy, etc.).

I am likely to attend lectures or other programs for adults.

I am likely to attend kids or family-friendly events at the Museum.

I am likely to participate in online programs.

I am likely to participate in in-person programs.

I'm not likely to participate in any activities of the Derry Museum of History.

What other activities would you participate?

6.Where do you live?

I live in Derry.

I live in New Hampshire, but not Derry.

I live in New England, but not New Hampshire.

I live outside of New England.

7.Please enter your email address if you'd like to receive updates on museum activities or stories about Derry history.

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