Civil War Days at Conner Prairie
Reenactor Information
Event: Saturday, May 21 & Sunday, May 22, 2011
If you need to contact a re-enactor during the course of Civil War Days Weekend due to an emergency, please call (317) 776-6000. You will need to provide the re-enactors name and unit number. We will get a message to the re-enactor to return your call.
Program
The event will feature:
- Authentic military camps
- Scripted battles on Saturday and Sunday
- Union and Confederate military drills and demonstrations
- Sutlers
Program details and additions will be posted here as they are confirmed. Check back frequently to view the updated schedule.
Questions?
Please call Jim Willaert or Dan Schoeneberg at 317.776.6000 or submit your questions to civilwar@connerprairie.org
Event
Civil War Days will be open to the public on:
- Saturday, May 21; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Sunday, May 22; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Arrival & Set-up
Check-in for registered participants begins Friday, May 20 at 1 p.m.
Set-up begins Friday, May 20 at 1 p.m.
Due to heavy school tour traffic earlier in the day, participants should not arrive any earlier than 1 p.m.
Set up will begin at 1 p.m. for those who are able to carry their gear in by hand or with the help of a hand cart. (Conner Prairie will supply a cart.) No vehicle traffic will be allowed in the public areas before 5 p.m. on Friday, May 20. Alternate access is available to the cavalry camps at 1 p.m.
All vehicles must be moved to the parking areas no later than 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 21.
Check-in Hours
- 1 pm - midnight on Friday, May 20
- 6 am - 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 21
- After 10 a.m. Saturday, check in at the Great Hall inside the Welcome Center
If you arrive after midnight on Friday, please be sure and check in at the registration tent after 6 a.m. on Saturday morning.
Camps
Military and civilian camps will be located throughout the grounds of Conner Prairie. Since many units need to depart prior to 5 p.m. on Sunday, some camp locations have been designated outside of the historic villages. These locations will be assigned to units who indicate a need to depart during the park's operating hours. This will allow vehicles to safely access these camp areas for load out after the completion of the battle on Sunday afternoon.
Please note: due to construction of a new experience area, some camps may be in different locations than in previous years.
No vehicles will be allowed in the public areas prior to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Amenities
The camp area is close to the Welcome Center, restrooms and the park's historic areas. Firewood, water and straw are provided. One complimentary admission ticket to the museum will be provided to each registered participant. Additional admission tickets are available for purchase on the day of the event.
Sutlers & Food Vendors
Food is available for purchase at Conner Prairie and on-site food vendors. Civil War period sutlers will be on-site during event hours.
Saturday Evening Dinner and Dance
Dinner will be provided for all registered re-enactors on Saturday evening.
A dance for reenactors and participants will be held on Saturday evening.
Bounties
A limited number of bounties are available for this event:
- Artillery—6 guns—$250/gun
- Cavalry—20 horses—$50/horse
- Infantry/Medical—12 units—$30/unit
Bounties will be awarded based on date of registration.
Units must participate in both days' battles to qualify for bounty.
Infantry units must field at least 15 soldiers for each battle to qualify for the bounty.
Bounties will be paid after the battle on Sunday afternoon.
Please note: the list above includes the TOTAL number of bounties available, not per army.
Rules and Policies
Event guidelines are in place to ensure the safety of the reenactors, staff and visitors. Signing the registration form indicates your agreement to abide by these rules and policies.
Review the rules and policies
Lodging—Hotels & Campgrounds
Modern camping is not available at Conner Prairie. Modern accommodations are available at these nearby hotels and campgrounds.
Hampton Inn North
12197 N. Meridian St
Carmel, IN
317.843.1100
Holiday Inn Express
9790 North by Northeast Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN
317.578.2000
White River Campground (Hamilton County Parks & Recreation)
11299 E. 234th St
Cicero, IN 46034
317.984.2705
Location & Directions
Conner Prairie is located northeast of Indianapolis in Fishers, IN just six miles north of I-465 at 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038. You can reach us by phone at 317.776.6006 or 800.966.1836.
