Press Releases
Conner Prairie offers adventure and art camps for children ages 5 - 14
New affiliate group to shape, support Conner Prairie
Admissions, memberships and revenue saw increases last year
Special activities will include science programming, Animal Encounters, storytelling, toys and games
Project to continue through late winter
Conner Prairie to report on 2009 accomplishments and plans for 2010
Family festivities include Conner Prairie by Candlelight, Bill Hixson’s holiday designs & Holiday on the Prairie
Despite economic downturn, attendance is 11 percent higher than in 2008
Nine-night event includes dialogue with author of “The Slave Ship: A Human History”
10-night event begins Oct. 16
Museum Day 2009 poised to be largest to date
Chronicles the behind-the-scenes insights and risks involved with the reinvention of this cultural landmark
Antique tractors, hayrides, re-created 1886 fair among activities for September 19 & 20
Conner Prairie Alliance volunteers will open Apple Store Sept. 1
U.S. Senator, American Girl founder, Emmy-nominated journalist and opera star among honorees
U.S. Postal Service to commemorate with special postmark, Smithsonian to have historic items on loan
Less than two months since opening balloon has exceeded expectation
Enter for a chance to win an 1859 Balloon Voyage flight with Disney star Olesya Rulin
Conner Prairie offers military discount for Independence Day festivities
Conner Prairie offers first publicly accessible wind turbine in Central Indiana
David Allison named one of the Governor’s Award for Leaders of Tomorrow
Conner Prairie’s proposed exhibit commemorates a pioneering event in aviation history, while preserving an important part of the state’s history and continuing its mission to stimulate curiosity about Indiana’s past.
Conner Prairie’s proposed exhibit commemorates a pioneering event in aviation history, while preserving an important part of the state’s history and continuing its mission to stimulate curiosity about Indiana’s past.
October 17-19, 22-26 and 29-30
Put down that video game and go outside!
Keynote address by Dr. Ford Bell, President and CEO of the American Association of Museums
In its 19th year, Conner Prairie’s Arts & Arms Making Workshop gives interested guests a rare opportunity to work closely and directly with some of the nation's best craftsmen. Develop your skills from basic to advanced in small class settings with well-equipped facilities.
7th Annual Spirit of the Prairie Awards returns September 6
July 4 – 6, 2008
May 17 and 18, 2008
Meet Abraham Lincoln and Visit Military Camps!
DISCOVERY STATION – OPEN NOW!
Conner Prairie Announces 2007 Accomplishments, New Board Members & Officers
Conner Prairie's Follow the North Star offers an unprecedented simulation of the Underground Railroad experience
2007: November 1-3, 8-10 and 15-17
2008: April 11-12, 18-19, 25-26
November 6-8, 13-15, 20-22
A Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Watermelon Seed Spitting Contests,
Homemade Ice Cream Making, 1886 Base Ball Games and a Militia March
…it must be Glorious Fourth at Conner Prairie!!
Celebrating the Arts, Music and People of the Midwest
Saturday, June 2 10am - 5pm
Sunday, June 3 11am – 5pm
Tickets on Sale NOW!
Conner Prairie's Follow the North Star offers an unprecedented
simulation of the Underground Railroad experience
2007: April 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 & November 1-3, 8-10 and 15-17
Meet Abraham Lincoln and Visit Military Camps!
January 5 through March 25 (Friday-Sunday), 2007; 6-9 pm
Dec. 8-10, 15-17; 5:30-8:00pm - reservations required
Angela Tuell
Public Relations Manager
Conner Prairie
317.776.6006 x232
Fax: 317.776.6014
E-mail: tuell@connerprairie.org