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Response 2.1 In a recent assessment of our register book,we found that between January 1 andEvidence*July 31 of 2019,66%of our visitors who signed it were from areas more than 50 <br />miles,totaling 556 visitors of an overall 841.Of these individuals,when inquired, <br />half had indicated they were staying overnight due to comments such as "heard <br />from the hotel"verbally or written.This is out of a current total of 4,248 people who <br />have visited the museum;with 3,230 attending for exhibit or general purpose. <br />Most of these individuals inquired about other activities in and around Ellensburg <br />and Kittitas County,such as food,shopping,educational offerings,other museums <br />and historical sites.Of these,we are certain that at least 50%will purchase meals, <br />gas,gifts,and more while passing through Kittitas County.Guests to the museum <br />have identified they come from locations outside Kittitas County and the state of <br />Washington.We also direct visitors to local attractions in and around Kittitas <br />County and Ellensburg,such as museums,historic sites,recreational opportunities <br />and more. <br />Our Facebook page reflects primary visitation by individuals from 50+miles, <br />including Portland,Oregon and the major Washington cities of Seattle,Tacoma, <br />Spokane,Portland,Kennewick,Vancouver,Everett,Moses Lake,and Port Orchard <br />all within the top 10 cities following our page. <br />We have been collecting data from individuals who sign up for our tours through <br />our website including zip codes and email addresses.These individuals also <br />receive a questionnaire which asks about the event,their e×perience,and <br />questions such as length of stay,place of stay,etc.This will continue as long as we <br />have the Walking Tour program. <br />We have received commitment from some of our organizations that meet at the <br />museum that the attendees will be staying in the area overnight.We have <br />commitment from 4 of our upcoming presenters for hotel stays (1 night each),and <br />one Museum Association group (totaling 8 nights).We have also had an additional <br />individuals stay in EIIensburg solely to visit the Museum and its events (16 stays). <br />As we are an add-on to many experiences,we have found that while we do not <br />directly generate a high number of stays,we add to the stay and most will stay an <br />extra night to take part of an event. <br />2500 character lirrit