Seasonal Programs
Woodland Indians: Art and Culture
Members of the Delaware Tribe from Oklahoma travel to
Conner Prairie to present this special program on their history
and culture. Students will attend six sessions, including an outdoor
dance program. Reservations are required
and can be made by calling 317.776.6000, ext. 276.
| Who: |
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Grades 2-8 |
| Dates: |
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Monday-Friday, October 2-6, 2006 |
| Times: |
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9:30 am-1:30 pm |
| Length: |
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4 hours |
| Cost: |
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$4.50/student; $4.50/adult chaperone
Teaching and school staff free admission |
| Standards: |
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Soc. Studies 2.5.5, 3.1.1, 4.1.2, 5.5.5, 6.5.7, 8.1.1 |
Follow the North Star
Learn about the Underground Railroad in a personal, dramatic way.
This immersion history program gives students the opportunity
to role-play a group of fugitive slaves traveling through Indiana
in the 1830s. Attendance at a mandatory training session is required
for all adult leaders prior to the date of your visit.
| Who: |
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Grades 8-12 |
| Dates: |
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Fall: November 6, 7, 13, 14 & 15, 2006
Spring: March 20, 21, 22 & 27 & April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2007 |
| Times: |
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9 am-1 pm, groups of 15 are scheduled every 15 minutes
Fall reservations accepted now; spring reservations open at
8:30 am on November 16, 2006. Phone calls will be taken in the
order received. Please do not leave a message. |
| Length: |
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1½ hours |
| Cost: |
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$7/student (deposit required)
One adult free with every 14 students; $7/additional adult |
| Standards: |
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Soc. Studies 8.1.20, 8.1.27, 8.1.31, USH.1.3, USH.1.8 |
Evening public programs of Follow the North Star are also offered.
See the calendar for dates and
details!
Prairie Holiday
Time travel back to December 1836 and explore the history of familiar
holiday traditions. Some residents in Prairietown are preparing
for celebrations and others are going about daily routines. This
program includes a visit to the Golden Eagle Inn, Schoolhouse, Whitaker Store and Curtis House.
| Who: |
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Grades 2-6 |
| Dates: |
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Tuesday-Friday, December 5-8 & 12-15, 2006 |
| Times: |
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9 am-12:20 pm
Groups of 25 are scheduled every 20 minutes |
| Length: |
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1¾ hours |
| Cost: |
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$4.50/student; $4.50/adult chaperone
Teaching and school staff receive free admission. |
| Standards: |
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Soc. Studies 2.1.4, 3.5.4, 4.4.1, 5.5.4, 6.5.2 |
Prairie Holiday also includes a free visit to Gingerbread Village. Please allow additional time if you are interested.
Maple Sugar Magic
Explore the history of maple sugaring in Indiana in this outdoor
program. Discover how Native Americans change sap
to syrup and sugar, learn about maple sugaring techniques
in 1836 and see 1880s methods. Discuss modern methods
and sample pure maple syrup.
| Who: |
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Grades K-4 |
| Dates: |
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Monday-Friday, February 27-March 3, 2006 |
| Times: |
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9:30 am-1:30 pm
Groups of 25 are scheduled every 20 minutes |
| Length: |
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2 hours |
| Cost: |
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$5/student; $5/adult chaperone
Teaching and school staff receive free admission. |
| Standards: |
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Soc. Studies K.1.1, K.3.4, 1.1.1, 1.3.8, 2.4.1, 3.1.7, 4.4.1;
Science K.1.1, 1.6.2, 2.3.5, 3.3.5, 4.4.3 |
To make your reservations, contact Guest Services at 317.776.6006 or 800.966.1836.