Events and Programs
Week of Events
Civic Season: This is Problematic Hate Can’t teach
Tune in to This Is Problematic!: Hate Can’t Teach: Why Statue Removal is NOT Historical Erasure. Confederate monuments spawn controversy wherever they sit, and recently their removal has caused emotional uproar from all sides of the political spectrum. These ghostly shells of the past represent the myth of the Lost Cause, striking slavery from the list…
Civic Season: Curious Conversation – Black Birders Week
Curious Conversation: What was the first bird you remember witnessing? Who were you with, and what does that memory mean to you? Join Curriculum Specialist, Zoë Morgan, and Nature Engagement Specialist, Michelle Morton, as they share their own stories of birding and the importance of uplifting Black voices in nature. Learn more about Black AF In…
Member Appreciation: Goat Soap Making
Member Appreciation: Goat Soap Making
Join us at Conner Prairie this Membership Appreciation Month for a unique and interactive experience that's perfect for the whole family - Goat Soap Making! This hands-on activity is a great way to learn about the history of soap making and its importance in daily life, all while having fun and creating something you can…
Stroller Strides
Stroller Strides
Join us on the Trails at Conner Prairie for Stroller Strides hosted by FIT4MOM North Indy. Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. Taught by certified and specially…
Member Appreciation: Balloon Tours
Member Appreciation: Balloon Tours
Join us for an unforgettable experience aboard our 1859 Balloon Voyage. Learn what it takes to make this specific balloon fly and the history behind such an innovative experience. After this guided tour, take in the stunning views of our living history museum and surrounding landscape as you soar 370 feet in the air. Reserve…
Member Appreciation: Balloon Tours
Member Appreciation: Balloon Tours
Join us for an unforgettable experience aboard our 1859 Balloon Voyage. Learn what it takes to make this specific balloon fly and the history behind such an innovative experience. After this guided tour, take in the stunning views of our living history museum and surrounding landscape as you soar 370 feet in the air. Reserve…
Civic Season: Bird Walk
Civic Season: Bird Walk
Experience birds and their habitats by taking a guided bird walk along the Trails at Conner Prairie. Beginner Bird walks are open to birders of all experience levels and will focus on identification strategies. This program is free with general admission. Please meet at the festival gates. Learn more about Civic Season!
Member Appreciation: Hidden Spaces Tour
Member Appreciation: Hidden Spaces Tour
Calling all members! Celebrate over 200 years of history at the Conner House by exploring the “hidden” spaces of the Conner Family home that are not open to the general public. Step into the story and the rooms where history has happened and memories continue to be made. Transportation between the grounds entrance and the…