Arts & Arms – Crafts of the Past
Through making items, we connect the present to the past by gaining an appreciation for hand-crafted items that have survived generations. One of my favorite places growing up was my…
Read MoreIndiana Corn Marketing Council’s commitment to Conner Prairie
The Indiana Corn Marketing Council is a statewide organization that strives to enhance the value of corn for Indiana corn farmers. The Council educates the public about agriculture, promotes new…
Read MoreIconic Reynolds Farm Equipment Lights at A Merry Prairie Holiday Get New Life
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…
Read MoreCollaborative Learning Empowers Kids to Find Meaningful Opportunities
It’s 8 a.m. on a day late in August, and my team is arriving at Conner Prairie. They are an eclectic group of volunteers: a graphic designer, a pastor, a…
Read MoreThe Impact of the Youth Leadership program
“Our family has volunteered well over 10,000 hours at Conner Prairie. While that may seem like our gift to Conner Prairie, in reality, Conner Prairie has given our family invaluable…
Read MoreNovember, Veterans Day, and Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month includes numerous days meant to honor different aspects of Indigenous cultures, identities, histories, and experiences such as National Bison Day (November 4th), Rock your Mocs day…
Read MoreA Familiar Face at Conner Prairie
Michael Pace, or Mike Pace as he prefers, has been a bastion of education at Conner Prairie for nearly 30 years. He recently retired from full season work at Conner…
Read MoreConner Prairie Alliance focuses on the work of Becky Brammer
What do you do when your last child leaves for college and takes with her one of your major volunteer opportunities? That was the question facing Rebecca (Becky) Brammer in…
Read More‘Possum Toddy and the History of the Persimmon
A Vestige from my Childhood When I was young, my family would load up in the station wagon to visit my grandma and grandpa in Wheatland, Indiana. Wheatland was a…
Read MoreApple Chutney
Apple Chutney What you’ll need: Instructions:
Read MoreBaked Brie with Tomato Preserves
Baked Brie with Tomato Preserves What you’ll need: Instructions
Read MoreYour Favorite Butter Coffee Cake
Your Favorite Butter Coffee Cake What you’ll need: Batter Topping Instructions:
Read MoreApple Sauce with Maple Cream
Apple Sauce with Maple Cream Recipe What you’ll need: Instructions: Try with the Apple Store’s 1/2 price bruised apples.
Read MoreThe Importance of the White River
History, for many, brings to mind the seemingly endless list of names and dates we memorized during our years in school. I’m not going to bore you with names and…
Read MoreConner Prairie Announces $33 Million Museum Experience Center Transformation
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…
Read MoreHow Do We Know That People Actually Learn at Museums?
You may be like me in that every time you go to a new city you want to see a local museum (or maybe that’s a me thing). While you’re…
Read MoreExcitement Builds Across Carmel as Community Embraces Cultural and Economic Benefits of Conner Prairie’s Westside ‘Conservation Campus’
–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…
Read MoreExploring History Through Conner Prairie’s Chautauqua Series
Stereograph of Madison, Indiana Chautauqua – July, 1901 In 1878, the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle (CLSC) was founded to provide those who could not afford the time or money…
Read MoreConner Prairie is One Step Closer to Innovative Westside Expansion Project
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…
Read MoreBeer Festival Makes History as Largest Single Day Fundraiser at Conner Prairie
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…
Read MoreA Wallet’s Journey from a dark cellar to Conner Prairie’s Collection
The Wallet’s Journey Every donation starts with a phone call or an email. Or, when someone walks through the front door of the museum with a box of old stuff.…
Read MoreWhy LGBTQ+ Pride Matters Every Month
I vividly remember the first time I stood up to a bully. I was in fifth grade and the bully just happened to be my teacher. She had taught at…
Read MoreCelebrating the life of Pat G. Rooney
“I have a long-standing appreciation and love of this place, its glorious landscape, the history which visitors of all ages experience, and the grateful realization that our ancestors survived so…
Read MoreTaste the Past: Sharing Meals and a Rich Heritage
While I was growing up in rural Northwest Ohio as part of a farming family, life seemed to revolve around food. Meals were the time when everyone took a break…
Read MoreSpending Time in Nature for Mental Health Awareness Month
Before I sat down to write today, I took a walk outdoors. I felt the sunshine on my face, heard and felt the whistle of the wind blowing through the…
Read MoreHappy National Volunteer Week!
I have the best career in the world. I get to oversee the Adult Volunteer Crew for Conner Prairie. Working with this amazing group of diverse individuals who freely give…
Read MoreIndianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Conner Prairie announce spectacular 2023 Kroger Symphony on the Prairie season
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…
Read MoreBirding at Conner Prairie
What motivates you to spend time outside? Perhaps it’s a sunny day and you want to take a walk with friends or family. It could be that you’ve been spending time on…
Read MorePartnering to Support Quality Early Learning Experiences
Conner Prairie is a landmark in central Indiana. It is a beautiful example of quality play-based experiences and is a natural partner for Child Care Answers (CCA). Together, we saw…
Read MoreStaff Recommendations: Women Who Inspire
This year’s national Women’s History Month theme is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” Who inspires you to pursue truth and reflect on the human condition? Is it an inspirational…
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