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Conner Prairie and Sun King Brewery Announce Winner of Specialty Headless Horseman Brew Growler Art Contest
Conner Prairie and Sun King Brewery Announce Winner of Specialty Headless Horseman Brew Growler Art Contest
Conner Prairie Helps to Revive Rare Breed of Sheep – Once popular breed almost extinct
FISHERS, Ind. (August 2, 2019) – With a growing herd of approximately 25 Tunis sheep, Conner Prairie is helping preserve this rare breed of sheep as one of…
Conner Prairie Lights up A Merry Prairie Holiday with Donation of Reynolds Christmas Lights
Conner Prairie Lights up A Merry Prairie Holiday with Donation of Reynolds Christmas Lights Reynolds gifts iconic light display to Museum’s new winter experience FISHERS, Ind. (Wednesday, July 24, 2019/Conner Prairie) – Conner Prairie, Reynolds Farm Equipment, the Reynolds Family and the festival title sponsor Conner Prairie Alliance surprise Central Indiana residents with an early…
New Survey: Nine in 10 Americans Say Our Past Should Inform Our Future; Curiosity in History Expands Across Generations with Millennials Leading the Way
Smithsonian Affiliate – Conner Prairie – Reveals Survey Findings in Advance of International Museum Day FISHERS, Ind. (May 15, 2019) – Ninety-six percent of Americans believe it is important to look at our history to inform our future, according to a new national survey commissioned by the Smithsonian Affiliate – Conner Prairie. The results –…
Conner Prairie Recognized as Site of Conscience by the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience
Museum recognized for efforts to turn memory into action. FISHERS, Ind. (Wednesday, January 9, 2019) Conner Prairie has been named a Site of Conscience by the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, an organization that encompasses the only global network of historic sites, museums and memory initiatives that connect past struggles to today’s movements for human…
Conner Prairie Announces Preschool on the Prairie
New Initiative Will Focus On Nourishing Children through Nature FISHERS, Ind. – This fall, Conner Prairie will debut a new early childhood program, Preschool on the Prairie, that combines outdoor exploration with an innovative curriculum creating an educational experience second to none. As our educational vision expands to better serve our youngest visitors, we intend…
Conner Prairie Partners with Sun King Brewing Company to Create a Specialty Brew for Headless Horseman
FISHERS, Ind. – After receiving more than 600 name submissions, Conner Prairie and Sun King Brewing Company announce “Ichabrewed Crane” as the official name of the Headless Horseman Festival brew. The list of more than 600 name submissions was narrowed to three finalists: Ichabrewed Crane, Conner Scarey, and Knock It Off. The contest winner received…
Duke Energy Foundation Grant Helps Conner Prairie Bring STEM Education to the Classroom
FISHERS, Ind. (Wednesday, September 12, 2018/Conner Prairie) – Conner Prairie announced today that the museum is the recipient of a $70,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to help support Conner Prairie’s goal of bringing interdisciplinary education directly to elementary-age students in Indiana. The grant will allow Conner Prairie to bring its unique approach of…
Conner Prairie reveals three renovation, expansion projects
Conner Prairie had a record-setting 2016, and it’s on tap to have a busy 2017.
At the annual meeting Wednesday night, leaders of the interactive museum announced three renovation and expansion projects that are expected to start this year at the Fishers attraction.
The investments include expanding the Prairie House for summer camp programs, renovating the Chinese House and testing a new maker space exhibit.
Press Release Archives
2019
- Conner Prairie Helps to Revive Rare Breed of Sheep, Once Popular Breed Almost Extinct | 2019-08-02
- Conner Prairie Lights up A Merry Prairie Holiday With Donation of Reynolds Christmas Lights | 2019-07-24
- New Survey: Nine in 10 Americans Say Our Past Should Inform Our Future; Curiosity in History Expands Across Generations with Millennials Leading the Way | 2019-05-16
- Conner Prairie Unveils Newly Renovated Chinese House and The Bluffs, Hosts Annual Meeting in Historic Lilly Retreat | 2019-04-25
- Conner Prairie to Ring in 2019 Holiday Season with Brand New Celebrations throughout Historic Grounds | 2019-04-15
- Make It a Historic Spring Break with Conner Prairie | 2019-03-26
- Conner Prairie Recognized as Site of Conscience by the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience | 2019-01-10
- Conner Prairie Announces Preschool on the Prairie | 2019-01-08
2018
- Conner Prairie Partners with Sun King Brewing Company to Create a Specialty Brew for Headless Horseman | 2018-10-03
- Conner Prairie to Open Headless Horseman-Designed Corn Maze on the First Day of Fall | 2018-09-19
- Duke Energy Foundation Grant Helps Conner Prairie Bring STEM Education to the Classroom | 2018-09-12
- Conner Prairie to Honor First Responders with Free Admission | 2018-05-21
- Conner Prairie and Ritz Charles Partner to Reopen Historic Chinese House as Stunning Event Venue | 2018-05-02
- 3 of world’s rarest breed of goats born at Conner Prairie | 2018-04-18
- Bank of America partners with nationally acclaimed living history museum Conner Prairie | 2018-03-28
- Largest group of youth volunteers in Conner Prairie’s history set to serve starting March 27, first day of museum’s 2018 outdoor season | 2018-03-12
- Record attendance, national honors highlight 2017 for Smithsonian affiliate Conner Prairie | 2018-1-24
- Makerspace exhibit Makesmith Workshop to open Jan. 11 at Conner Prairie | 2018-01-08
- Collection of performances ‘Black Hoosiers: Untold Tales’ to showcase lives, contributions of influential African Americans in Indiana history | 2018-01-02
2017