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Civil War DaysPrairietown Fast Forwards to 1863
Civil War Days May 18 & 19
Visit the homefront during the Civil War and find out what it was like to be a citizen during these divided times. The residents are taking sides; which side do you stand on?

All over Conner Prairie, experience the soldiers' battlefield and camp lives. View the entire weekend's schedule here:


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Civil War Days
May 18 & 19 - Civil War Days
Cannons, horses, camp life, Abraham Lincoln, the battleground! The Civil War comes to life at Conner Prairie. Visit soldiers' camps and Abe Lincoln, and witness the battle each afternoon. Civil War Days
History on Tap
May 31; 6:30-10:30 pm - History on Tap
Join the Conner Prairie Horizon Council for an evening of craft beer, brewing demonstrations with local brewers and historic beer recipes. Ticket and Event Information
Bioblitz: Conner Prairie's Wild Side
June 8 & 9 - Bioblitz: Conner Prairie's Wild Side
Scientists are swarming over Conner Prairie, taking a bio-inventory of plants, animals and other living creatures. Talk with them and make your own mini-Bioblitz! Weekend Activities
Symphony on the Prairie
Select Evenings: June 21-Sept 1 - Symphony on the Prairie
Through September 1, enjoy a variety of concerts, from the Star Spangled Symphony to to Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. 2013 Performance Schedule

Learn a Historic Trade!

Choose from a variety of classes this spring, ranging from one day to a series of classes.
Call 317.776.6006 for reservations.

Fun in the Forge - Be a Blacksmith for a Day!
Saturday, June 1
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
$95/$90 member

See the full schedule and class details here