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Strategic Planning Survey - 2026-2030
Help the Jackson County Historical Society chart the course for the rest of the decade!
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Are you a member of the Jackson County Historical Society?
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If you answered yes, what expectations do you have from the Jackson County Historical Society as a member? What does it mean for you to be a member of the historical society?
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In the past two years, have you attended any programs or events sponsored by Jackson County Historical Society?
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If you answered yes, please select those you attended.
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Trivia Night
Show & Tell
Cemetery Tour
Summerfest Ice Cream Social
Sounds of '68 Concert
Festival of Trees
Guest Speakers
Coming of Age: the 1968 Generation
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How would you rate (1 worst, 5 best) the overall quality of the events and programming at the Jackson County Historical Society?
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What changes, if any, would make it more likely for you to attend a program or event at the Jackson County Historical Society?
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What other kinds of programs or events, if any, would you be interested in attending at the Jackson County Historical Society?
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2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. What programs or events, if any, should the Jackson County Historical Society hold in commemoration of this?
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2029 marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of Lakefield. What programs or events, if any, should the Jackson County Historical Society hold in commemoration of this?
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In the past two years, have you visited the museum to view our local history exhibits?
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If you answered yes, what is your favorite exhibit at the museum?
Bison/McKellar Fossil Collection
Making Art out of Anything
Heron Lake
Railroad
Kitchen
Main Street
Agriculture
Native American
Immigration
Churches
Music
Schools
Telephones & Technology
Military
How would you rate (1 worst, 5 best) the overall quality of the exhibits at the Jackson County Historical Society?
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What changes, if any, would you make to improve the exhibits at the Jackson County Historical Society?
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What potential new exhibit topics would you be interested in seeing at the Jackson County Historical Society?
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In the past two years, have you conducted family or historical research through the Jackson County Historical Society, either virtually or in-person?
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How would you rate (1 worst, 5 best) the overall quality of your experience conducting research through the Jackson County Historical Society?
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What changes, if any, would you make to the family or historical research process at the Jackson County Historical Society?
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In the past two years, have you visited any of the Jackson County Historical Society's three buildings - the Halsten-Olson Cabin, the District 5 Schoolhouse, and the Stall Church - at the Jackson County Fair?
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How would you rate (1 worst, 5 best) the overall quality of the Jackson County Historical Society's presence at the Jackson County Fair?
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What changes, if any, would you make to improve the Jackson County Historical Society's presence at the County Fair?
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How can the Jackson County Historical Society better utilize these three historic buildings?
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Which of these potential projects would you identify as most needed for the Jackson County Historical Society's museum complex in Lakefield? Please select up to three.
Parking Lot Improvement
New Furnace for Main Building
Increased/Expanded Gift Shop
Office Technology Upgrades
Repainting/Tuckpointing Exterior
Repainting Interior
Replacement of Ceiling in Heron Lake Room
Installation of New Bathroom in Exhibit Hall
Additional Shelving for Collections Storage
Improved Interior Lighting
Increased Handicap Accessibility
Improved Carpeting/Flooring
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In your opinion, please rank, from highest to lowest, the following aspects of the Jackson County Historical Society's work in order of importance: Exhibits, Research, Events/Programming, County Fair.
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How would you rate (1 worst, 5 best) the Jackson County Historical Society's effectiveness in serving the entire county and those who live beyond its borders?
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How can our organization better represent all parts of the county and those who live outside the county?
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