Events and Programs
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Indoor Experiences
Indoor Experiences
The Welcome Center will be open for all to experience! Our indoor areas are a place for the family to explore and create together. With Discovery Station and Spark!Lab guests will engage in various activities that provide a place for hands-on learning. Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our outdoor grounds will be…
Hearthside Supper
Hearthside Supper
Each winter, Conner Prairie offers our Hearthside Suppers, a months-long series that celebrates historic foodways, traditional hearth cooking, and the fellowship of the communal table. Our Hearthside Suppers invite guests to take part in an entertaining evening with our costumed interpreters. Hosted in the historic 1823 William Conner House, you’ll arrive just in time for…
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Creating Our Future Together Art Exhibit
Join us for the month of March to enjoy the creativity & beauty of art in the exhibit Creating our Future Together. This exhibit is created by individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, and those who are exceptional learners. Creating Our Future Together is included with General Admission. Purchase general admission tickets
3 events,
Hearthside Supper
Hearthside Supper
Each winter, Conner Prairie offers our Hearthside Suppers, a months-long series that celebrates historic foodways, traditional hearth cooking, and the fellowship of the communal table. Our Hearthside Suppers invite guests to take part in an entertaining evening with our costumed interpreters. Hosted in the historic 1823 William Conner House, you’ll arrive just in time for…
Indoor Experiences
Indoor Experiences
The Welcome Center will be open for all to experience! Our indoor areas are a place for the family to explore and create together. With Discovery Station and Spark!Lab guests will engage in various activities that provide a place for hands-on learning. Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our outdoor grounds will be…
4 events,
Hearthside Supper
Hearthside Supper
Each winter, Conner Prairie offers our Hearthside Suppers, a months-long series that celebrates historic foodways, traditional hearth cooking, and the fellowship of the communal table. Our Hearthside Suppers invite guests to take part in an entertaining evening with our costumed interpreters. Hosted in the historic 1823 William Conner House, you’ll arrive just in time for…
Indoor Experiences
Indoor Experiences
The Welcome Center will be open for all to experience! Our indoor areas are a place for the family to explore and create together. With Discovery Station and Spark!Lab guests will engage in various activities that provide a place for hands-on learning. Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our outdoor grounds will be…
March Disability Awareness: Building Our Future Together
March Disability Awareness: Building Our Future Together
Join us for the month of March to enjoy the creativity & beauty of art that is created by individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, and those who are exceptional learners. Artwork will be on display during the entire month of March in both the Conner Prairie Museum Center and at the Collaboration Hub…
3 events,
Hearthside Supper
Hearthside Supper
Each winter, Conner Prairie offers our Hearthside Suppers, a months-long series that celebrates historic foodways, traditional hearth cooking, and the fellowship of the communal table. Our Hearthside Suppers invite guests to take part in an entertaining evening with our costumed interpreters. Hosted in the historic 1823 William Conner House, you’ll arrive just in time for…
Indoor Experiences
Indoor Experiences
The Welcome Center will be open for all to experience! Our indoor areas are a place for the family to explore and create together. With Discovery Station and Spark!Lab guests will engage in various activities that provide a place for hands-on learning. Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our outdoor grounds will be…
3 events,
Hearthside Supper
Hearthside Supper
Each winter, Conner Prairie offers our Hearthside Suppers, a months-long series that celebrates historic foodways, traditional hearth cooking, and the fellowship of the communal table. Our Hearthside Suppers invite guests to take part in an entertaining evening with our costumed interpreters. Hosted in the historic 1823 William Conner House, you’ll arrive just in time for…
Indoor Experiences
Indoor Experiences
The Welcome Center will be open for all to experience! Our indoor areas are a place for the family to explore and create together. With Discovery Station and Spark!Lab guests will engage in various activities that provide a place for hands-on learning. Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our outdoor grounds will be…
2 events,
Curious Conversations: Creating Space for Sensory Needs
Curious Conversations: Creating Space for Sensory Needs
In making places more accessible, it takes everyone for it to be successful. Ross Edelstein, an expert in building experiences in public places for people with autism, discusses the historical context, process and purpose that goes into making space for sensory needs. He is joined by Kelsey VanVoorst, outreach and community engagement manager, who will discuss…
3 events,
Hearthside Supper
Hearthside Supper
Each winter, Conner Prairie offers our Hearthside Suppers, a months-long series that celebrates historic foodways, traditional hearth cooking, and the fellowship of the communal table. Our Hearthside Suppers invite guests to take part in an entertaining evening with our costumed interpreters. Hosted in the historic 1823 William Conner House, you’ll arrive just in time for…
Indoor Experiences
Indoor Experiences
The Welcome Center will be open for all to experience! Our indoor areas are a place for the family to explore and create together. With Discovery Station and Spark!Lab guests will engage in various activities that provide a place for hands-on learning. Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our outdoor grounds will be…
3 events,
Hearthside Supper
Hearthside Supper
Each winter, Conner Prairie offers our Hearthside Suppers, a months-long series that celebrates historic foodways, traditional hearth cooking, and the fellowship of the communal table. Our Hearthside Suppers invite guests to take part in an entertaining evening with our costumed interpreters. Hosted in the historic 1823 William Conner House, you’ll arrive just in time for…
Indoor Experiences
Indoor Experiences
The Welcome Center will be open for all to experience! Our indoor areas are a place for the family to explore and create together. With Discovery Station and Spark!Lab guests will engage in various activities that provide a place for hands-on learning. Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our outdoor grounds will be…
6 events,
Hearthside Supper
Hearthside Supper
Each winter, Conner Prairie offers our Hearthside Suppers, a months-long series that celebrates historic foodways, traditional hearth cooking, and the fellowship of the communal table. Our Hearthside Suppers invite guests to take part in an entertaining evening with our costumed interpreters. Hosted in the historic 1823 William Conner House, you’ll arrive just in time for…
Dovetailing Basics
Dovetailing Basics
Hand cut dovetails are not only practical and beautiful, but also a source of pride for the craftsman. In this class students will make a simple box with a sliding lid to learn how to lay out and cut through dovetails. Time will be taken in the class to discuss other types of dovetail joints.…
Blacksmithing: Fun in the Forge
Blacksmithing: Fun in the Forge
You will have the opportunity to complete several simple projects such as barbeque skewers, a flint and steel firestarter (with instructions on how to use it), and a dinner bell. All tools and materials will be provided. Ages 13+ ( ages 16 and under must register with an adult). Learn more
Blacksmithing: Fun in the Forge
Blacksmithing: Fun in the Forge
You will have the opportunity to complete several simple projects such as barbeque skewers, a flint and steel firestarter (with instructions on how to use it), and a dinner bell. All tools and materials will be provided. Ages 13+ ( ages 16 and under must register with an adult). Learn more
Indoor Experiences
Indoor Experiences
The Welcome Center will be open for all to experience! Our indoor areas are a place for the family to explore and create together. With Discovery Station and Spark!Lab guests will engage in various activities that provide a place for hands-on learning. Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our outdoor grounds will be…
4 events,
Hearthside Supper
Hearthside Supper
Each winter, Conner Prairie offers our Hearthside Suppers, a months-long series that celebrates historic foodways, traditional hearth cooking, and the fellowship of the communal table. Our Hearthside Suppers invite guests to take part in an entertaining evening with our costumed interpreters. Hosted in the historic 1823 William Conner House, you’ll arrive just in time for…
Sensory Friendly Hours
Sensory Friendly Hours
Check-in with Guest Relations stating that they are here for Sensory Friendly Hours. They will get free admission and may stay as long as they wish. The second Sunday of every month from 10 am-12 pm will be Sensory Friendly Hours at Conner Prairie! Enjoy a calm environment at Conner Prairie - and explore at…
Indoor Experiences
Indoor Experiences
The Welcome Center will be open for all to experience! Our indoor areas are a place for the family to explore and create together. With Discovery Station and Spark!Lab guests will engage in various activities that provide a place for hands-on learning. Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our outdoor grounds will be…
2 events,
Chautauqua
Chautauqua
In this engaging series, we take a dive into a different Indiana county each session, telling three interesting - and likely little known - stories from that area of the state. Each story will be accompanied by a specially-themed craft cocktail. Along with the stories, we'll play some games, have a few laughs, enjoy some…
3 events,
Hearthside Supper
Hearthside Supper
Each winter, Conner Prairie offers our Hearthside Suppers, a months-long series that celebrates historic foodways, traditional hearth cooking, and the fellowship of the communal table. Our Hearthside Suppers invite guests to take part in an entertaining evening with our costumed interpreters. Hosted in the historic 1823 William Conner House, you’ll arrive just in time for…
Indoor Experiences
Indoor Experiences
The Welcome Center will be open for all to experience! Our indoor areas are a place for the family to explore and create together. With Discovery Station and Spark!Lab guests will engage in various activities that provide a place for hands-on learning. Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our outdoor grounds will be…
3 events,
Hearthside Supper
Hearthside Supper
Each winter, Conner Prairie offers our Hearthside Suppers, a months-long series that celebrates historic foodways, traditional hearth cooking, and the fellowship of the communal table. Our Hearthside Suppers invite guests to take part in an entertaining evening with our costumed interpreters. Hosted in the historic 1823 William Conner House, you’ll arrive just in time for…
Indoor Experiences
Indoor Experiences
The Welcome Center will be open for all to experience! Our indoor areas are a place for the family to explore and create together. With Discovery Station and Spark!Lab guests will engage in various activities that provide a place for hands-on learning. Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our outdoor grounds will be…
3 events,
Hearthside Supper
Hearthside Supper
Each winter, Conner Prairie offers our Hearthside Suppers, a months-long series that celebrates historic foodways, traditional hearth cooking, and the fellowship of the communal table. Our Hearthside Suppers invite guests to take part in an entertaining evening with our costumed interpreters. Hosted in the historic 1823 William Conner House, you’ll arrive just in time for…
Indoor Experiences
Indoor Experiences
The Welcome Center will be open for all to experience! Our indoor areas are a place for the family to explore and create together. With Discovery Station and Spark!Lab guests will engage in various activities that provide a place for hands-on learning. Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our outdoor grounds will be…
2 events,
Indoor Experiences
Indoor Experiences
The Welcome Center will be open for all to experience! Our indoor areas are a place for the family to explore and create together. With Discovery Station and Spark!Lab guests will engage in various activities that provide a place for hands-on learning. Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our outdoor grounds will be…
2 events,
Indoor Experiences
Indoor Experiences
The Welcome Center will be open for all to experience! Our indoor areas are a place for the family to explore and create together. With Discovery Station and Spark!Lab guests will engage in various activities that provide a place for hands-on learning. Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our outdoor grounds will be…
2 events,
Indoor Experiences
Indoor Experiences
The Welcome Center will be open for all to experience! Our indoor areas are a place for the family to explore and create together. With Discovery Station and Spark!Lab guests will engage in various activities that provide a place for hands-on learning. Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our outdoor grounds will be…
2 events,
Indoor Experiences
Indoor Experiences
The Welcome Center will be open for all to experience! Our indoor areas are a place for the family to explore and create together. With Discovery Station and Spark!Lab guests will engage in various activities that provide a place for hands-on learning. Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our outdoor grounds will be…
2 events,
Indoor Experiences
Indoor Experiences
The Welcome Center will be open for all to experience! Our indoor areas are a place for the family to explore and create together. With Discovery Station and Spark!Lab guests will engage in various activities that provide a place for hands-on learning. Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our outdoor grounds will be…
2 events,
Outdoor grounds are open
Outdoor grounds are open
Plan your outdoor adventure at Conner Prairie today! With over a thousand acres to explore, step into the story and connect with nature. Explore our hands-on educational activities in Treetop Outpost or wander over to Prairietown to be immersed in a deeper understanding of Indiana history. Learn more about our spring activities!