Press Release
A Groundbreaking Permanent Exhibit Exploring the Black Experience in Indiana FISHERS, Ind. (June 23, 2025) – Conner Prairie is proud to welcome guests to the fully realized Promised Land as…
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FISHERS, Ind. (May 12, 2025) – Conner Prairie is proud to announce a landmark partnership with Corteva to launch a multi-year collaboration designed to support the future of agriculture education,…
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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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FISHERS, IN (November 14, 2024) – Conner Prairie is delighted to welcome families and friends to kick-off the holiday season at A Merry Prairie Holiday presented by Everwise Credit Union,…
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FISHERS, IN (Feb. 12, 2024) – Conner Prairie proudly announces the appointment of Ryan Spencer as the new Vice President, Chief Programs Officer. With an extensive background in cultural programming…
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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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Conner Prairie and Duke Energy partner to create a more sustainable festival by converting hundreds of light fixtures to LED. FISHERS, IN (Nov. 27, 2023) – A Merry Prairie Holiday…
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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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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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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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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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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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