Donor Spotlight

Holiday Traditions: Reynolds Farm Equipment and Conner Prairie  

November 20, 2024

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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Avis Foundation and Conner Prairie: Partners for Accessibility 

October 3, 2024

“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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Dave and Heather Kinard: Supporting Conner Prairie’s Long-Range Vision

September 18, 2024

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 + Conner Prairie: Supporting Tomorrow’s Leaders

July 24, 2024

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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How shared values led to a 15-year partnership

June 24, 2024

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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“Conner Prairie is our happy place”

May 2, 2024

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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Partnering to Protect the White River: Conner Prairie and the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

April 18, 2024

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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Preserving the Past & Building the Future: McAdams Foundation and Mission Impact Fund

March 21, 2024

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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From employee to donor: Why Sally McGuffey supports Conner Prairie

February 8, 2024
Sally McGuffey standing next to the Prairietown entrance sign

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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Indiana Corn Marketing Council’s commitment to Conner Prairie

December 12, 2023

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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