Posts by AJ Fecher
New curatorial team addition at Conner Prairie continues advancing diversity in museum’s staff, exhibits and experiences
FISHERS, Ind. – Indiana’s living history museum and Smithsonian affiliate, Conner Prairie, is adding to its curatorial staff as part of the museum’s ongoing efforts to enhance its diversity, equity,…
Read MoreHabitat provides nature experience in a new way
One of the coolest things about working at Conner Prairie is being able to experience and enjoy nature daily. I love both stopping to look at the tiniest wildflowers and…
Read MoreConner Prairie Expands and Enhances Visitor Experiences with Announcement of $24 Million in New Capital Projects
Development of unique exhibits and guest experiences will transform the way visitors engage with the museum FISHERS, IN (August 12, 2022) – Indiana’s premier living history museum and one of…
Read MoreNew Smithsonian-Affiliated Exhibit Cultivates the Power of Ideas
What if I told you that anyone could be an inventor? What would you say? Some might say, “Oh geez, aren’t inventors, like. . . really, really smart? Don’t they…
Read MoreEnhancing the Vision of the White River With New Partnership
Volunteers kayaking on the White River during the White River Clean-up Day August 13, 2021 Conner Prairie and The White River Alliance team up to study water quality, build public…
Read MoreThe impact of our new Smithsonian-affiliated exhibits
A Q+A with Dr. Richard Kurin Dr. Richard Kurin, Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador-at-Large, focuses on strategic direction, institutional partnerships, public representation, philanthropic support and special initiatives at the Smithsonian.…
Read MoreConner Prairie Announces New Outdoor Exhibit Habitat to Encourage Exploration and Discovery
The new exhibit is a part of a collaboration with Smithsonian Gardens and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service FISHERS, Ind. (July 9, 2022) – Indiana living history museum, Conner…
Read MoreThe Power of Field Trips Provide Learning Opportunities
What do you think of first when you think of field trips? Whatever it was that first came to mind, that is learning. Be it the taste of a sack…
Read MoreInvesting in the next generation
At Conner Prairie, we strive to inspire curiosity and foster learning for kids of all ages. We invest in the next generation. And we’re able to do that through high-quality,…
Read MoreIn The Name Of Love, Conner Prairie At Indy Pride
Although Conner Prairie is a living history museum, that does not mean that we stay in the past. As a part of Conner Prairie’s mission values, we continually look for…
Read MoreConner Prairie Announces Opening of Smithsonian Spark!Lab Invention Space
Spark!Lab is Developed by the Smithsonian to Bring Hands-On Invention Learning to Cultural Organizations Nationwide FISHERS, Ind. (June 8, 2022) – Indiana living history museum, Conner Prairie, announces today the…
Read MoreThe Impact of the Conner Prairie Alliance
I joined the Conner Prairie Alliance in 2009. At the time, my daughter Katy was a new youth interpreter, and I wanted to support the museum’s mission, particularly its outreach…
Read MoreThe Influence of the White River for a Better Tomorrow
It starts with a trickle and ends with a roar. The Upper White River Watershed starts its 2,752 square mile journey in Harrisville, traversing sixteen counties and flowing through the…
Read MoreTop 5: Strange Brews
Americans annually drink, on average, around 30 gallons of beer. That average isn’t much different from 19th century consumption, but the beer being drunk is definitely in a different class.…
Read MoreWhy Livestock Conservancy is an important leader for heritage breeds
Have you ever wondered why Conner Prairie has heritage breeds? Rare breeds of livestock and poultry are part of our national and cultural heritage. Sure, we want to exhibit animals that…
Read MoreHeritage Breeds: Why Should We Care?
Conner Prairie’s Heritage Breeds program is an essential part of the work that we do with preservation and education within our Agriculture department. We not only serve and protect these…
Read MoreMemory Cafés: A Place of Belonging
When you think of the word “dementia,” what comes to mind? Most likely, you didn’t think of many positive words associated with the condition. There is a stigma attached to…
Read MoreMore Than Just a Cute Face: The Impact of Arapawa Goats
Conner Prairie has a long history with agriculture and caring for heritage breed livestock. Currently we are the home of 5 heritage breed breeding herds: American rabbits, Arapawa Island Goats,…
Read MoreA Full Schedule for 2022 Kroger Symphony on the Prairie
Your Favorite Sounds of Summer: Kroger Symphony on the Prairie presented by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra 2022 line-up features Melissa Etheridge, Three Dog Night, and ISO’s Star-Spangled Symphony! INDIANAPOLIS—The…
Read MoreConner Prairie Reimagines the Future During 2021 Annual Meeting
How the pandemic has reshaped how the world views and uses museums FISHERS, Ind. — (April 5, 2022) – The past two years have highlighted Conner Prairie’s adaptability to meet…
Read MoreAutism Acceptance: Where We Have Been To Where We Are Now
History, as a whole, is simply a series of relationships. These range from the personal, to the local, to the national, and span from friendships to economic relationships to political…
Read MorePhilanthropy is Personal
But humility can hold us back, it can keep us from making human connections and telling the stories others need to hear to be inspired by the mission of our community agencies. Now is the time to reshape our humility and to talk about our passions.
Read MoreNew Hires to Help Conner Prairie Transform its Role in the Community
Strategic Leadership Additions Will Advance Guest Experience; Interpretation; Development; And Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, And Inclusion INDIANAPOLIS — Over the past year, Conner Prairie has expanded its teams with several key…
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