2025 Historic Columbia Strategic Plan Survey

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1. How well does Historic Columbia reflect and represent the histories, cultures, and communities of the Columbia area? (Required.)

Very well

Somewhat well

Needs improvement

Not at all

Other (please specify)

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2. Which of the following strategic areas do you believe Historic Columbia should prioritize in the next 3 years? (Select up to 3) (Required.)

Preservation advocacy for historic buildings in Columbia and Richland County

Community outreach and partnerships

Educational programs for students

Events and public programming for the general public

Sustainability and environmental impact

Preservation and interpretation of HC’s gardens

Other (please specify)

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3. What barriers, if any, prevent you from participating in Historic Columbia’s programs, events, or membership opportunities? Select all that apply. (Required.)

Cost

Limited time availability

Event/program timing

Lack of awareness of offerings

Accessibility challenges

Other (please specify)

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4. What would encourage you to become a member or to continue renewing your membership to Historic Columbia? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

Support for the mission

Access to exclusive events

Networking opportunities

Discounts on programs or events

Educational or learning opportunities

Other (please specify)

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5. What types of stories or historical perspectives would you most like Historic Columbia to explore more in-depth through programs, exhibits, or tours? (Select up to 2) (Required.)

Underrepresented communities and histories

Social and cultural movements

Architecture and preservation stories

Environmental and landscape history

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6. If Historic Columbia were to expand its impact, which of the following would you most support? (Required.)

Mobile programs that travel to schools and communities

Digital initiatives (virtual exhibits, online tours)

Community-based history projects

Sustainability initiatives at historic sites

Preservation-related workshops

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7. How would you like to see Historic Columbia’s resources (historic homes, gardens, exhibit) used in new or different ways to better serve the community?

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* 1. How well does Historic Columbia reflect and represent the histories, cultures, and communities of the Columbia area? (Required.)

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* 2. Which of the following strategic areas do you believe Historic Columbia should prioritize in the next 3 years? (Select up to 3) (Required.)

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* 3. What barriers, if any, prevent you from participating in Historic Columbia’s programs, events, or membership opportunities? Select all that apply. (Required.)

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* 4. What would encourage you to become a member or to continue renewing your membership to Historic Columbia? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

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* 5. What types of stories or historical perspectives would you most like Historic Columbia to explore more in-depth through programs, exhibits, or tours? (Select up to 2) (Required.)

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* 6. If Historic Columbia were to expand its impact, which of the following would you most support? (Required.)

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* 7. How would you like to see Historic Columbia’s resources (historic homes, gardens, exhibit) used in new or different ways to better serve the community?

1. How well does Historic Columbia reflect and represent the histories, cultures, and communities of the Columbia area? (Required.)

2. Which of the following strategic areas do you believe Historic Columbia should prioritize in the next 3 years? (Select up to 3) (Required.)

3. What barriers, if any, prevent you from participating in Historic Columbia’s programs, events, or membership opportunities? Select all that apply. (Required.)

4. What would encourage you to become a member or to continue renewing your membership to Historic Columbia? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

5. What types of stories or historical perspectives would you most like Historic Columbia to explore more in-depth through programs, exhibits, or tours? (Select up to 2) (Required.)

6. If Historic Columbia were to expand its impact, which of the following would you most support? (Required.)

7. How would you like to see Historic Columbia’s resources (historic homes, gardens, exhibit) used in new or different ways to better serve the community?