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Prairietown

1836 Prairietown

Step back in time and join a bustling community where people, animals, objects, and daily routines are exactly the same as they were over 150 years ago.

1859 Balloon Voyage

1859 Balloon Voyage

Soar high above Conner Prairie in a helium-filled balloon, and learn how manned flight moved from dream to reality.

Civil War Journey

1863 Civil War Journey

Immerse yourself in Hoosier life during the Civil War and enlist to help defend the state from Confederate General John Hunt Morgan and his raiders.

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Lenape Indian Camp

Live like a Lenape Indian as you toss a tomahawk, climb inside a wigwam, and try your hand at fur trading in Conner Prairie’s earliest historical area.

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Animal Encounters

Step inside the barn of a real working farm, where you can feed, pet, and play with livestock, while learning from their caretakers.

William Conner House

William Conner House

Enter one of Indiana’s first brick homes where you can discover the story of William Conner and how Indiana’s history changed here.

Treetop Outpost

Treetop Outpost

Connect with nature and play freely in a 4-story treehouse surrounded by special activity areas where guests of all ages can dig in and have fun.

Discovery Station

Discovery Station

Create, climb, explore, play, and pretend in a one-of-a-kind indoor play area perfect for kids through the age of 8.

Create.Connect

Create.Connect

Design a new invention, fly a plane, and create an electrical circuit in this fun ever-changing indoor exhibit that celebrates innovation in Indiana.

Textiles

Makesmith Workshop

Come tinker around in our indoor workshop!

Take Conner Prairie Home

Festivals and Featured Programs

Exploring Indiana History and STEM

Exploring Indiana History and STEM

January 29 @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
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One event on January 15, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on January 29, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on February 4, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on February 5, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on February 11, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on February 12, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 3, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 4, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 10, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 11, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 17, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 18, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 24, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 25, 2020 at 9:30 am

Upcoming 2020 Sessions: January 14, 15, 29 February 4, 5, 11, 12 March 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
Hearthside Supper

Hearthside Supper

January 30 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until March 15, 2020

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....
Basic Blacksmithing

Prairie Pursuits: Basic Blacksmithing

January 30 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until February 20, 2020

Basic Blacksmithing is a 6 session class that covers the basics of hand blacksmithing and bench-work techniques. Through a series of simple projects, such as...
Hearthside Supper

Hearthside Supper

January 31 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until March 15, 2020

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....
Hearthside Supper

Hearthside Supper

February 1 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until March 15, 2020

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....
Sensory Friendly

Sensory Friendly Morning

February 2 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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One event on March 8, 2020 at 10:00 am

One event on April 5, 2020 at 10:00 am

One event on May 3, 2020 at 10:00 am

One event on June 7, 2020 at 10:00 am

One event on July 5, 2020 at 10:00 am

One event on August 2, 2020 at 10:00 am

One event on September 6, 2020 at 10:00 am

One event on December 6, 2020 at 10:00 am

One event on November 1, 2020 at 10:00 am

One event on December 6, 2020 at 10:00 am

The first Sunday of every month will be Sensory Friendly Hours. Exhibit components that make noise will be turned off (the Dry Goods Store in...
Hearthside Supper

Hearthside Supper

February 2 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until March 15, 2020

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....
Exploring Indiana History and STEM

Exploring Indiana History and STEM

February 4 @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
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One event on January 15, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on January 29, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on February 4, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on February 5, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on February 11, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on February 12, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 3, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 4, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 10, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 11, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 17, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 18, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 24, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 25, 2020 at 9:30 am

Upcoming 2020 Sessions: January 14, 15, 29 February 4, 5, 11, 12 March 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
Pottery

Prairie Pursuits: Basic Pottery

February 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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One event on January 28, 2020 at 6:00 pm

One event on February 4, 2020 at 6:00 pm

One event on February 11, 2020 at 6:00 pm

One event on February 18, 2020 at 6:00 pm

One event on February 25, 2020 at 6:00 pm

One event on March 3, 2020 at 6:00 pm

One event on March 10, 2020 at 6:00 pm

One event on March 17, 2020 at 6:00 pm

One event on March 24, 2020 at 6:00 pm

One event on March 31, 2020 at 6:00 pm

One event on April 7, 2020 at 6:00 pm

Add some fun to your Tuesday evenings by learning all aspects of wheel thrown pottery and glazing techniques. Come learn all aspects of making beautiful...
Exploring Indiana History and STEM

Exploring Indiana History and STEM

February 5 @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
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One event on January 15, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on January 29, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on February 4, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on February 5, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on February 11, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on February 12, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 3, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 4, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 10, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 11, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 17, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 18, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 24, 2020 at 9:30 am

One event on March 25, 2020 at 9:30 am

Upcoming 2020 Sessions: January 14, 15, 29 February 4, 5, 11, 12 March 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25

Classes Offered at Conner Prairie

Arts & Arms

Prairie Pursuits

Playtime on the Prairie