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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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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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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The program will support development of its new exhibit, Promised Land as Proving Ground, which will explore the experience of Black settlers in Indiana. Dec. 1, 2021 (INDIANAPOLIS, IND –…
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New concerts featuring audience favorites for maximum-capacity audiences. Following local, state and federal health protocols, Kroger Symphony on the Prairie will open to full-capacity beginning with the first scheduled concert,…
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Newly added show rounds out the 2021 season. (INDIANAPOLIS, IND – June 14, 2021) – Tickets are currently on sale for “Frankie Moreno: All the Hits,” the newest addition to…
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This effort to preserve endangered livestock is part of the museum’s sustainability efforts May 14, 2021 INDIANAPOLIS — This week, Conner Prairie is celebrating International Heritage Breeds Week, an event…
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Ticketing procedures and safety protocols new to 2021 (INDIANAPOLIS, IND – May 10, 2021) – After the only hiatus in its 40-year history, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra in partnership with…
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The planting, part of the Duke Energy Foundation-funded Shoreline Stabilization Project, will improve drinking water for nearly 540,000 Hamilton County residents April 22, 2021 INDIANAPOLIS — This week, Conner Prairie…
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Year of “Business of the Unusual” Unpacked in Live Q&A FISHERS, Ind. — (Friday, April 9, 2021) – Today Conner Prairie hosted their annual meeting where they celebrated the successes…
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New online experiences and free admission day celebrate Dr. King’s work January 6, 2021 INDIANAPOLIS – This year, Conner Prairie will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.…
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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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Festival adjustments ensure a safe experience during COVID-19 November 16, 2020 INDIANAPOLIS — For the second year in a row, visitors can once again enjoy A Merry Prairie Holiday while…
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President and CEO of Conner Prairie, Norman Burns, elected as chair to American Association for State and Local History board. Nashville, Tennessee (October 2, 2020) – The American Association for…
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Maze opens Sept. 26 and features haunted hours for scare seekers FISHERS, Ind. (September 1, 2020) – This year, Conner Prairie’s award-winning corn maze won’t just challenge puzzle-hungry guests, it…
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Heartland Film Announces Partnership with Conner Prairie for a Pop-Up Drive-In Theatre experience during the 29th Annual Heartland International Film Festival this October August 27, 2020 – Heartland Film has…
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Ag Adventures at the Estridge Family Park is accessible to guests of all abilities.
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