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Hello! The Montgomery County Department of Parks wants your help in planning the new Woodlawn Barn Visitor Center. The visitor center will
feature exhibits with themes that focus on the Underground Railroad, the Quaker Experience in Montgomery County, and the barn building as a feature of the County’s agricultural landscape. Your opinion is important to us, and we are gathering information on
the interest of potential visitors. The survey takes about 10 minutes.
If you complete the survey, and give us your contact information at the end, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a
$100 Visa Gift Card. The winner will be announced in late August 2010, after the August 15 closing date of the survey.
Let’s get started!
First, we will cover some information about the Underground Railroad and your interest in different topics. Then, we will ask some general questions about you.
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For the following, tell us whether you think each statement is
true or false. Don’t worry if you are not sure about the answers — just give us your best guess! This will help us know what kind of information we should include in the visitor center.
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| The Underground Railroad was a resistance movement to slavery through escape. |
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| Slave holders did not pass into the north to find escaped slaves, because it was illegal for them to do so. |
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| Most Quakers were in support of abolition before the Civil War. |
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| The majority of people who helped freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad were white. |
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| Quakers hold their services in meeting houses. |
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| In Maryland, enslaved people picked cotton on large plantations. |
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| Quakers are also known as Friends. |
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| Underground Railroad routes were underground pathways and tunnels. |
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| Quakers can participate in combat without consequences. |
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| Freedom seekers experienced difficult choices about staying enslaved or leaving on the Underground Railroad. |
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| Quakerism no longer exists in the United States. |
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What are you interested in learning about at the Woodlawn Barn Visitor Center?
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| Architectural features of the historic Woodlawn stone barn |
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| General information on barns |
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| Historic farming techniques |
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| Information about historic families that lived at the property |
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| The Underground Railroad in Sandy Spring |
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| Quaker history and their contribution to the Underground Railroad |
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| History of escaped slaves in Montgomery County |
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| Information on other historic sites in Montgomery County (Oakley Cabin, Sandy Spring Slave Museum, etc.) |
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Have you visited historic sites within Montgomery Parks (i.e. the Underground Railroad Experience Trail hike, the Oakley Cabin African American Museum or others)?
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If yes, please tell us which ones:
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How interested are you in the following programs offered at this site?
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Little or no Interest | 2
Somewhat Interested | 3
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| Self-guided multi-media program shown in the upper levels of the barn |
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| Self-guided tours of traditional exhibits on the lower level of the barn |
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| Docent guided tours of the exhibits and building |
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| Step-on bus tour with narrative of the Underground Railroad sites in Montgomery County |
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| Talks or discussion groups about slavery, the Underground Railroad and contemporary issues in Maryland |
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| Living history programs with actors depicting the life of Quakers and enslaved persons |
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| Guided Underground Railroad trail hikes |
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| Audio tours to Underground Railroad stops along the hiking trail |
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| Self-guided driving tour maps to local Underground Railroad attractions and activities |
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| The Woodlawn Manor House and historic outbuildings |
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How long do you think you might stay at the Woodlawn Barn Visitor Center?
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How likely are you to use the following amenities at this site?
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Somewhat Likely | 4
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| Picnic areas |
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| Bicycle racks |
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| Vending machines |
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| Items for purchase such as postcards, books or other heritage area mementos |
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| Use of the barn for private indoor events |
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| Use of the barnyard for private outdoor events |
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Would you be willing to pay an admission fee to tour the barn?
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If yes, how much is reasonable to you?
| Adults $5 |
| Adults $10 |
| Adults $15 |
| Youth and seniors $2 |
| Youth and seniors $5 |
| Youth and seniors $7.50 |
| Other, please specify |
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What is your age range?
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Number of children in your household.
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Age of children.
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Child 2 | 3
Child 3 | 4
Child 4 | 5
Child 5 | 6
Child 6 | N/A
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| 6-10 |
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What race do you consider yourself?
| African American/Black |
| Asian/Asian American |
| Caucasian/White |
| Hispanic, Latino or Latino origin |
| Native American (American Indian |
| Pacific Islander |
| Other, please specify |
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Do any members of your household need language assistance?
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If yes, what kind?
| Braille |
| Large print |
| French |
| Korean |
| Spanish |
| Farsi |
| Other, please specify |
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If so, would you be interested in bringing students to this site?
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What grade levels do you teach?
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How would you prefer to receive information on the Woodlawn Barn Visitor Center programs?
| Email |
| Internet/website |
| Through the schools |
| Word of mouth |
| Flyers/Brochures |
| Newspaper/Magazine |
| On site |
| Program guide |
| Other, please specify |
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How would you prefer to travel to this site?
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Are there any additional amenities, programs or activities that you would like to see at this site?
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Do you have any additional comments or suggestions that you would like to offer?
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Would you be interested in participating in a follow up interview or focus group at a later date to provide input on proposed exhibits and visitor needs at this site? If yes, please provide your contact information.
NOTE: Email address is used for scheduling purposes only.
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Thank you again for completing our Woodlawn Barn Visitor Center survey! If you would like to receive updates about Montgomery Parks, highlighting the great things to see and do in Montgomery County parks, please check YES
below. To be entered into our drawing to win a $100 VISA gift card, please provide your contact information.
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