Conner Prairie Blog
The Beauty of Poetry Twenty-five years ago, the American Academy of Poets launched National Poetry month. Since 1996, April has been a time to celebrate and explore the wonder of…
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HSE Teacher-in-Residence Amy Murch teaches Archery to HSE 4th graders. Pre-Covid. Photo Credit: Unknown The Adventures on the Prairie partnership Here at Conner Prairie our mission is to be, “….a…
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Celebrating Earth Day Since April 22, 1970, Earth Day has been a traditional celebration regarding the protection of our natural environments. A beautiful day dedicated to the thoughts and understandings…
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Signs of Spring on the Conner Prairie grounds Spring arrives at Conner Prairie in spurts. One day the sky is impossibly blue and the sun is shining. The next week…
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The old adage “if only these walls could talk” holds a lot of weight when one walks past the historic buildings that have been assembled on the Conner Prairie grounds.…
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So much of life is made up of everyday, predictable routine. For some it’s humdrum. For others, events that happen dependably at the same time every week are a source…
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Come join other adventurers who travel back in time at Conner Prairie to watch our skilled craftsmen ply their trades. Will you explore Prairietown to see Mr. McClure in his…
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What is Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI)? Like many historical institutions across the country, Conner Prairie is working hard to fight the battle against systemic racism. In June of…
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Self-advocacy is critical in leadership – especially for women. Learn how confidence, honesty, and integrity can help you become a great leader.
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Madam CJ Walker Forged a New Path in Indianapolis “I had to make my own living and my own opportunity. But I made it! Don’t sit down and wait for…
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We’re Thankful for You “Where there’s hope, there’s life. It fills us with fresh courage and makes us strong again.” -Anne Frank In 2020, our community, our nation, and our…
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Conner Prairie is one of the best outdoor locations to enjoy an Indianapolis fall Before long, our beautiful Indiana autumn will turn into an Indiana winter. Start your day off…
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A One Day Indianapolis Covered Bridge Itinerary Is there a more classic pairing than autumn and covered bridges? Enjoy a perfect fall experience featuring a couple of Central Indiana’s most…
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September 25, 2020 When Karen and I got the good news that our son Dan had proposed marriage, and the even better news that Hillary said “yes”, we soon began…
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Read our plan for keeping your children and our staff safe during 2020 Adventure Camp.
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