Great River Road Network of Interpretive Centers Visit Checklist
State Commissioner visits annually or bi-annually by making an appointment with the I.C. Director or appropriate personnel.
The goal is to develop a stronger relationship between the Interpretive Centers (I.C.) and the MRPC.
During the visit, the commissioner will review the checklist and share new or ongoing information about the MRPC. The talking points should include benefits of being an I.C. (e.g., featured on website, printed maps, social media, itineraries and more.)
- Interpretive Center Visited Charles Lindberg Home & Museum
- Date of VisitJul 20, 2023
- Visiting Commissioner's NameJohn Anfinson
- Name, Title, Email and Telephone Number of I.C. Personnel InterviewedKayla Stielow, Site Manager
- What are your regular hours?Memorial Day through Labor Day, Friday & Saturday 10:00-4:00
- What is your admission pricing?$10 Adults; $8 Seniors and students 5-17 years old
- How many visitors do you see annually?7,000
- Does I.C. have a website?Yes
- Website URLhttps://mnhs.org/lindberg
- Do you have a button on your website with the Great River Road logo and link to the experiencemississipprver.com website?No
- URL to page where button is located
- When will you be adding a logo and link?Up to MNHS
- Do you have a Facebook page?Yes
- Facebook URLhttps://Facebook.com/linderberghouse
- Do you carry GRR maps or rack cards for sale, distribution or on display?Yes
- Do you display a GRR banner or other signage?No
- Are your frontline personnel knowledgable of the GRR? Do they receive any formal training?Yes
- Do you have photos or video of your I.C. to share for promotional use?Yes
- What other Interpretive Centers do you communicate with regarding GRR activities?
- How could the state or national MRPC help your interpretive center?Advertise and promote
- What do you need from us?Nothing else at the moment.
- How have you worked with the MRPC in the past?Just through visits and communication.
- How does being affiliated with the Great River Road help your visitation?Increases interest and visitation
- Do many people visit your IC because they are travelling the Great River Road?Yes
- Has the status as an All-American Road led to more visitation?No
- Do people know about this designation and why it matters?Yes
- How does your organization currently connect visitors to the Mississippi River and the Great River Road?Interpretation includes discussion of the power and influence of the river .
- Are the descriptions for your listing on the National Great River Road website and, if applicable, on your state’s Great River Road website up to date?Yes
- Please send updated information as needed, along with a photo (or photos) that you’d like us to use for promotional purposes.
- What are you doing to engage diverse audiences?More transparent interpretation and online programming.
- Is the contact information on you website up to date?Yes
- Please send updated information as needed, include a phone number and email contact?
- COVID-19 Impacts
- How has Covid affected your staff and visitation at your IC over the past two years?Closed March 2020 to June 2021
- How are you planning to adjust or how have you adjusted in 2022?Smaller staff, less open hours, more online options.
- What do you see as the long-term impacts?Stronger emphasis on online programming.
- How can MRPC help with regard to the impacts of Covid?Nothing at this time.
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