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Response 2.1; In a recent assessment of our register book, we found that between January 1 and <br />Evidence* 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 experience, 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 Wil 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 Ellensburg 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 <br />