On-site survey at 3 NPS Battlefields (LIBI, BIHO, and BEPA)

[This on-site survey will use the same questions and methods of collection for visitors at BEPA, BIHO, and LIBI.]
This survey looks at how people relate to an historic event when visiting a heritage site. This research is being
conducted for the National Park Service and is a part of a University of Montana doctoral work. Your participation
is voluntary. The questionnaire should take about ten minutes to complete. Thank you for your time.

Section I. Questions Related to Experience Visiting Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
1. Why did you visit [THIS BATTLEFIELD] today?
2. Was visiting [THIS BATTLEFIELD] the primary purpose of your visit?

Yes

No

3. What is your personal connection to this site?
4. Do you have any relatives who fought in the Battle [AT THIS BATTLEFIELD]?

Yes

No

5. How important are the following in the significance of [THIS BATTLEFIELD] to you?

Cultural Heritage/Ethnic Identity
National History
Personal Factors
Spiritual Values
Other:

Very
Important
Important
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4

Neutral

Unimportant

3
3
3
3
3

2
2
2
2
2

Very
Unimportant
1
1
1
1
1

6. Have you ever attended the commemorative anniversary activities at [THIS BATTLEFIELD]?
Yes
No
If YES, what are your most significant memories?
7. What activities did you do while visiting the battlefield today?
8. Did you learn anything new today about [THIS BATTLEFIELD]?
Yes
If YES what?

No

9. Did the National Park Service do a good job in presenting information about [THIS BATTLEFIELD]?
Yes
And, why?

No

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10. How often have you visited [THIS BATTLEFIELD] in the past? (please check one answer)
 Never

 1 Time

 2 to 5 Times

 More than 5 Times

If more than one time, when was your last visit? ___________________
Section II. General Questions Related to Visiting Heritage Sites
1.

Have you visited other historic battlefields?
If YES, which ones?

2. Have you visited any other types of heritage sites?
If so, which ones?

Yes

No

Yes

No

3. In general, what kinds of activities are important to you while visiting a historic site (please check all
that apply)?

Anniversaries
Audio Tours
Book Store
Brochures or Pamphlets
Kids’ Programs
Museum
Picnic Areas
Ranger Talks
Re-enactments
Research Facility
Self-Guiding Tour Road
Special Programs
Walking Trails
Other:

Very
Important
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

Important

Neutral

Unimportant

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Very
Unimportant
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

Section III. Demographic Information
1. Gender”

 Female

2. Are you Hispanic or Latino? (check one)

 Male
Yes

No

3. What is your race? (check one or more)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White
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4. Highest Level of Education Completed:
Never Finished High School
High School Graduate
Some College
Completed College
 Some Graduate School
Advanced Degree
5. Current state or country of residency?

______________________________

6. How many miles did you travel to get here? ___________________________________
7. Have you ever served in the military?

Yes

No

Thank you for your participation!

PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT Statement: 16 U.S.C. 1a-7 authorizes collection of this information. This information will be used
to park managers offer a series of recommendations concerning on-site interpretation content and delivery during
commemorative celebrations. Response to this request is voluntary. No action may be taken against you for refusing to supply
the information requested. The permanent data will be anonymous. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
BURDEN ESTIMATE Statement: Public reporting burden for this on-site survey is estimated to average 10 minutes per
response. Direct comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection to: Stephanie Martin, Park
Ranger, Bear Paw Battlefield, Nez Perce National Historical Park, P.O. Box 26, Chinook, MT 59523, Stephanie_Martin@nps.gov;
Melana Stichman, Biological Sciences Technician, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, P.O. Box 39, Crow Agency,
MT 59022, Melana_Stichman@nps.gov; and Mandi Wick, Lead Park Ranger, Big Hole National Battlefield, P.O. Box 237, 16425
Highway 43 West, Wisdom, MT 59761, Mandi_Wick@nps.gov
OMB Control Number 1024-0224
Current Expiration Date: 8/31/2014

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