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The must-see 2024 lineup features the ISO’s legendary Star-Spangled Symphony, orchestral tributes to Queen and Led Zeppelin, plus favorites from the songbooks of Jimmy Buffett, ABBA, the Beatles, Tom Petty,…
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FISHERS, IN (Jan. 8, 2024) – In 2024, Conner Prairie will celebrate 50 years since the creation of Prairietown, a cornerstone of the Museum’s immersive experiences that have impacted visitors…
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The newly imagined Museum Experience Center will offer visitors more immersive exhibit spaces, hands-on learning and play, and access to collection items. FISHERS, Ind. (Sept. 21, 2023) – Indiana living…
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–Innovative project along White River will grow property values, jobs and education opportunity– CARMEL, August 16, 2023 – Excitement is building across the city following the Plan Commission’s unanimous recommendation…
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The Carmel Plan Commission issued a favorable recommendation of Conner Prairie’s rezoning request to engage roughly 280 acres of land on the Museum’s westside property, moving the request to Carmel…
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History on Tap presented by Bank of America had a record-breaking number of guests, brewers, and funds raised to continue Conner Prairie’s mission of creating inclusive experiences. FISHERS, IN (June…
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The must-see 2023 line-up features the ISO’s legendary Star-Spangled Symphony, Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert with the ISO performing John Williams’ iconic score live to…
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Press Release created in partnership with the City of Noblesville Midland Bridge over the White River to be disassembled and stored at Conner Prairie as part of the Reimagine Pleasant…
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Conner Prairie brings you the straight up facts of the problematic history still affecting us today in a new podcast. FISHERS, IN (Jan. 9, 2023) – Conner Prairie has launched…
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Conner Prairie is hosting an essay contest as part of its Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, giving students the opportunity to explore the theme of love in their lives.…
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Museum awarded Re-Accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums Conner Prairie has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition awarded to the nation’s…
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Duke Energy continues efforts to enhance ecosystem and sustainability of natural resources aspart of the Go Green Initiative. FISHERS, IN (Dec. 1, 2022) – Duke Energy volunteers planted trees Wednesday,…
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[FISHERS] – During the month of March 2023 the Fishers Arts Council – along with The City of Fishers Advisory Committee on Disabilities and Conner Prairie – is looking to…
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Festival revenue helps create greater access and year-round opportunities for underservedfamilies to experience Conner Prairie and its festivals FISHERS, IN (November 1, 2022) – Conner Prairie is celebrating a record-breaking…
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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,…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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Ag Adventures at the Estridge Family Park is accessible to guests of all abilities.
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Read our plan for keeping your children and our staff safe during 2020 Adventure Camp.
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The City of Fishers and Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability will host their fourth annual, month-long celebration of National Disability Awareness Month in March. The celebration, presented by Conner Prairie and Fishers YMCA, strives to bring awareness to what life is like for those physical and intellectual disabilities through a series of special events and initiatives throughout the city.
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Conner Prairie is proud to partner with the Indiana School for the Deaf and LUNA Language Services to embrace and celebrate Deaf history in Indiana.
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USA Today Names Conner Prairie Corn Maze One of the 10 Best in U.S.
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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…
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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.
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