Philanthropy
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 (INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.) – Conner Prairie is honored to receive a $2.5 million grant through Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative in support of the…
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For more than 30 years, Reynolds Farm Equipment has been a key supporter of Conner Prairie, helping us capture the hearts of our guests by preserving community traditions and inspiring…
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“I truly believe Conner Prairie desires to make its experiences available to all guests, and this new Museum Experience Center is just one of the many ways Conner Prairie is…
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Thirty years ago, Dave and Heather Kinard had recently moved to Fishers, Indiana and their church volunteered at Symphony on the Prairie, setting up and taking down chairs and tables…
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Bank of America made its first major gift to Conner Prairie in 2018 and is today among the museum’s largest corporate sponsors. The company supports a wide variety of festivals…
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A family business to its core, Brian Cooley founded the White River Canoe Company with the goal to bring his family together and spend time outdoors. “I wanted our family…
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For Tom and Linda Huser, Conner Prairie is their “happy place.” As long-time volunteers and Conner Society donors, the Husers appreciate seeing the impact they have as Conner Prairie continues…
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Pictured here: David Hillman, Senior Program Officer at Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, at Treetop Outpost. For 22 years, the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust has provided more than $1.2…
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Kathleen McAdams has had a unique connection with Conner Prairie throughout her life, from attending special events to shuffling grandkids to and from Adventure Camp. Today, Kathleen’s connection to Conner…
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Unlike many donors, Sally McGuffey’s journey to becoming a Conner Prairie donor didn’t start with a school field trip—in fact, it began when she accepted a position on the fundraising…
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The Indiana Corn Marketing Council is a statewide organization that strives to enhance the value of corn for Indiana corn farmers. The Council educates the public about agriculture, promotes new…
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What do you do when your last child leaves for college and takes with her one of your major volunteer opportunities? That was the question facing Rebecca (Becky) Brammer in…
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Baked Brie with Tomato Preserves What you’ll need: Instructions
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Apple Sauce with Maple Cream Recipe What you’ll need: Instructions: Try with the Apple Store’s 1/2 price bruised apples.
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Happy National Philanthropy Day! Each year on November 15, community organizations around the country celebrate the importance of working together for the common good. Today, we reflect on the power…
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Apple Butter Bandy Meatballs Recipe What you’ll need: Meatballs: Sauce: Instructions:
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Honeycrisp Apple & Broccoli Salad What you’ll need: Salad: Dressing: Instructions:
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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,…
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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…
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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.
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From an upcoming streamlined ticket purchase experience to our digital membership cards, we are upgrading our technology to give you a better way to step into the story.
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The term “family” means different things to different people, and I fully understand and appreciate that. Regardless of your definition, I imagine your family is the most important thing to…
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The Conner Prairie Alliance is excited to re-open its annual Apple Store at Conner Prairie on September 15th and is accepting new adult members into the Conner Prairie Alliance! As…
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“Hey, Conner Prairie, when can we come back?” This is a question asked by many intrepid explorers at the end of busy days spent at Conner Prairie. Frankly, they make…
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The Apple Store at Conner Prairie Presents: Apple Butter Coffee Cake What You’ll Need: Instructions:
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Turkey Apple and Cheddar Grilled Cheese Recipe What You’ll Need: Instructions:
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