Starting June 9, there will be a whole new set of adventures for you to uncover in 1836 Prairietown at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park. We’ve kept what you’ve always loved about Prairietown and added new adventures, new excitement and even more fun. Every step into the newly revitalized pioneer town reveals new opportunities for […]
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Civil War Days at Conner Prairie
May 19-20 Watch eyes grow wide when horses charge and cannons roar as reenactors from across the country bring an1860s battle to life again. Young and old can learn firsthand what the Civil War was about from both Union and Confederate soldiers at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park. Create a memory sure to last a […]
Mother’s Day Plant Sale at Conner Prairie
May 11-13 Do you know a mother who enjoys growing her own plants, herbs and vegetables? Bring her to Conner Prairie Interactive History Park to shop our Mother’s Day Plant Sale that will feature different varieties of plants, herbs, flowers and heirloom tomatoes, sure to make her garden beautiful this spring. Some of the seeds […]
Green Thumbs Up at Conner Prairie
Daily in May Green Thumbs Up Do you have a green thumb? Find out at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park as we work in the different gardens throughout the month of May. Dig around and get dirty in the different gardens across the historic grounds. Grab a shovel and help finish the planting or simply […]
Bicentennial of the War of 1812 at Conner Prairie
April 21-22 Bicentennial of the War of 1812 Exactly 200 years ago, a war was raging right here in Indiana – maybe even in your own backyard! William Conner and many other Hoosiers played important roles in this war in which the British and Americans were fighting over the rights to rule this land once […]
Follow the North Star at Conner Prairie
April 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28 Follow the North Star Presented by Fifth Third Bank In this nationally acclaimed, award-winning program, you will experience what it was like to seek freedom on the Underground Railroad at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park. You’ll be changed forever as you encounter the fears and challenges faced by Indiana residents […]
Sheep-to-Blanket at Conner Prairie
April 13-15 Sheep-to-Blanket Whether you love animals, crafts or just getting out and enjoying the country, Sheep-to-Blanket weekend at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park has something for everyone! See sheep dogs in action (Saturday and Sunday only) as they demonstrate their herding skills. Discover all the secrets behind turning wool into warm blankets and enjoy […]
Animal Extravaganza at Conner Prairie
Daily Animal Extravaganza Supported by Elanco Spring has arrived and so have the new baby animals at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park! Join us throughout the month of April as we celebrate these feathered and furry friends. The Animal Encounters Barn will be bustling with baby lambs, kids, calves and maybe some surprises that you […]
Conner Prairie Opening Weekend
March 31-April 1 Shake off the winter blues and head out to Conner Prairie Interactive History Park to find out what’s new this year. Scour the grounds and maybe even win a prize by playing our opening weekend Amazing Race Through Time, a competition that includes physical and mental challenges across all five themed outdoor […]
QUASH 2011
The Quest to Unravel Alzheimer’s Scavenger Hunt, also known as QUASH, is one part scavenger hunt, one part obstacle course and a whole lot of fun! Together with friends and family, local Hoosiers form teams to solve clues, answer trivia and complete challenges out on the QUASH course. The opening and closing ceremonies for the […]