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Mayfield & Nichols Dry Goods StoreMayfield & Nichols Dry Goods Store
Relive the attack of General Morgan and his raiders at the Dry Goods Store! Discover what happened to the town of Dupont overnight and the impact of the Confederate States Army. This theatrical experience* is ongoing. If doors are closed, please wait outside.
Mayfield & Nichols Dry Goods Store is ADA Accessible.
*This experience contains images of war, strobe lights, and loud noises.
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Quartermaster StationQuartermaster Station
Have you ever wondered how soldiers communicated and housed supplies during the Civil War? Stop by the Quartermaster Station and learn how telegraphs revolutionized communication. Discover the different supplies the soldiers needed and how they turned the old schoolhouse into a Quartermaster Station. Learn more about this historical building through our collections page.
Quartermaster Station is ADA Accessible.
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Union CampUnion Camp
Start your journey as a Union soldier by checking out the camp. Discover what it's like to be a Union soldier. You might get a bit of training.
Union Camp is ADA Accessible.
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Porter Family HomePorter Family Home
Discover how people lived in Dupont, Indiana, after Morgan's Raid. Find out how the citizens are helping Union soldiers and learn what games they played in 1863 Indiana. Learn more about this historic home through our collections page.
Porter Family Home is ADA Accessible.
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Field HospitalField Hospital
Learn about how you can help injured soldiers after Morgan’s Raid. Explore how medical instruments were used to help injured soldiers.
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River Crossing Splash PadRiver Crossing Splash Pad
Open Memorial Day - Labor Day
Our splash area is the perfect place to cool down during your visit. Kids can have fun boarding the Alice Dean steamboat, firing water cannons, guiding toy boats along the river, and more.
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Covered BridgeCovered Bridge
Step into the story of Morgan's Raid through the Covered Bridge. The bridge brings you straight into the southern Indiana town of Dupont shortly after the raid. Learn more about the architectural history of the bridge through our collections page.
The Covered Bridge is ADA Accessible.
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Habitat: Sign of the DragonflyHabitat: Sign of the Dragonfly
Sign of the Dragonfly showcases dragonflies as an indicator species which biologists and conservation managers can use to judge the health of an environment. Indicator species demonstrate the interconnectivity of species within habitats. Learn more about the artist Lisa Elliott.
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Sensory FriendlyQuiet Space Sensory Bins
This spot offers a quiet location with a sensory kit that includes a weighted blanket and soft sensory toys, among other items.
Treetop Outpost
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Nature AmphitheaterNature Amphitheater
Enjoy engaging programs surrounded by a beautiful wooded landscape and learn about the great outdoors. Our nature-based programming will help you better understand the natural world.
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River LookoutRiver Lookout
With over 3 miles of the White River flowing through Conner Prairie, get breathtaking views of Central Indiana's most vital resource and learn how the river impacts the rest of the world.
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TreehouseTreehouse
Explore each level of our 4-story treehouse. Be rewarded at the top with a beautiful forest view and a seek-and-find challenge. Grab a good book and relax in our reading room with books for all ages.
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Nature WalkNature Walk
Explore nature up close. Our Nature Walk gives you the opportunity for a more focused discovery of the plants and animals that call this land home. The trail contains a few steep spots, so we recommend wearing closed-toed shoes and traveling on foot.
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Fort HoosierFort Hoosier
Unleash your wild side at our play structure – Fort Hoosier – located within Treetop Outpost. You'll be able to scale a climbing wall and more!
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Prairie OverlookPrairie Overlook
The Prairie Overlook gives you a unique perspective to view Indiana wildlife. Don't forget to look up as you may see different types of birds. Habitat’s "Birds of Flight" is located in the Prairie Overlook to explore the natural science of flight.
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Habitat: Habitat of FlightHabitat: Habitat of Flight
Temporarily Closed
Habitat of flight explores the importance of nature to the science of flight. Human innovation has been inspired to take to the skies. Learn more about the artist Scott Shoemaker
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Habitat: Intro PannelHabitat: Intro Panel
Habitats provide homes for all living things, from the tiniest ant to the tallest tree. The exhibition Habitat explores the critical need for varied habitats, how interconnected and fragile they are, and what we can do to protect them. The experience showcases the unique habitats throughout the gardens and landscapes of Conner Prairie.
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Habitat: Meadows and MonarchsHabitat: Meadows & Monarchs
Meadows & Monarchs presents examples of how native plants can support biodiversity. Protecting and cultivating local native plants are essential to maintaining habitats.
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Habitat: Foundations of the SeaHabitat: Foundations of the Sea
Foundations of the Sea focuses on corals as a foundational species that create habitats for countless marine creatures. Foundation species are fundamental to the structure and resilience of habitats.
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Habitat: Bug B&BHabitat: Bug B&B
Bug B&B focuses on restoring habitats for beneficial insects including pollinators. Humans can help build and restore habitats for beneficial wildlife. Learn more about the artist Boxx the Artist.
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Habitat: Key to the ForestHabitat: Key to the Forest
Key to the Forest illustrates how a single species can play a critical role in the health of an ecosystem. Without these keystone species, the ecosystem would be dramatically different or cease to exist altogether.
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Habitat: Life UndergroundHabitat: Life Underground
Life Underground shines a light on mushrooms and the hidden relationships under our feet that support healthy habitats. A successful habitat is a fragile, often invisible, interconnection between species, and needs human protection.
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Habitat: BiomesHabitat: Biomes
Plants and animals have adapted to survive in specific biomes (communities of plants and animals occupying a major habitat like a forest). Their interconnected relationships keep ecosystems in balance.
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Habitat: NestsHabitat: Nests
Nests highlights a variety of nests as diverse as the birds that build them. Nests reflect the resources available in a habitat and the needs of the home builder.
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Habitat: Deadwood is LifeHabitat: Deadwood is Life
Dead wood is a fragile, crucial habitat that is home to diverse species. Through interconnected sustainable ecosystems, these species need human protection.
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Sensory FriendlyQuiet Space Sensory Bins
This spot offers a quiet location with a sensory kit that includes a weighted blanket and soft sensory toys, among other items.
Prairietown est. 1836
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McClure HomeMcClure Home
Learn about the family that owns the carpenter shop and take a walk through their home. Learn more about this historic home through our collections page.
McClure’s Home is ADA Accessible.
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Carpenter shopCarpenter Shop
Discover a new technique at the carpenter shop. Watch as the carpenters construct, repair and make different objects out of wood! Learn more about the history of this building through our collections page.
The Carpenter Shop is ADA Accessible.
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Curtis' HomeCurtis' Home
Stop by the Curtis’ home to learn about the family that does all the blacksmithing in Prairietown. Learn more about the building the Curtis family calls home through our collections page.
The Curtis’ Home is ADA Accessible.
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Blacksmith ShopBlacksmith Shop
What does it take to be a blacksmith? Explore the art of blacksmithing on the forge and watch as our blacksmiths make horseshoes, hooks and so much more. Stop by and watch sparks fly! Learn more about the history of this building through our collections page.
Blacksmith Shop is ADA Accessible.
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Whitaker StoreWhitaker's Store
Looking to buy from the Whitaker family? Stop by the Whitaker Store in Prairietown to learn what it is like to be a shopkeeper and what kind of goods were sold in the 1836 store. Learn more about the history of this building through our collections page.
Whitaker Store is ADA Accessible.
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SchoolhouseSchoolhouse
What was school like in the 1800s? Our one-room schoolhouse gives guests a glimpse of what children were learning about in the nineteenth century. Learn more about the schoolhouse through our collections page.
Schoolhouse is ADA Accessible
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Dr. Campbell's Office & HomeDr. Campbell's Office & Home
Get to know the founder of Prairietown and the influence and power he wields. Learn about the Campbell family and discover new things about the history of medicine. Learn more about the Campbell’s Office and home through our collections page.
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Gregory's HomeTurner's Home
Step into the Turner family's garden. Learn about the different plants that Mrs. Turner grows and uses to heal her family. Learn more about the history of this building through our collections page.
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Baker Brothers' Pottery ShopBaker Brothers' Pottery Shop
Are you interested in pottery? Stop by the Baker Brothers’ pottery shop to watch the master potters create wheel-thrown pots, cups and so much more! Learn more about the history of this building through our collections page.
Baker Brothers’ Pottery Shop is ADA Accessible.
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Origins CabinOrigins Cabin
Step into the origins of African American culture. Learn about the traditions, challenges and decisions of early Hoosiers. Learn more about this historic cabin through our collections page.
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Golden Eagle InnGolden Eagle Inn
What does it take to operate an inn in the 19th century? Stop by the Golden Eagle Inn where you can learn how people travelled through town and savor the smells from the kitchen. The Golden Eagle is a great opportunity to discover stories of the past. Learn more about this historic building through our collections page.
William Conner House and Animal Encounters
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William Conner HouseWilliam Conner House
Step into the story of Conner Prairie’s namesake, William Conner. Explore the house that is over 200 years old and immerse yourself in the different activities that tell you about how the land was settled, surveyed and sold. Imagine yourself in this house and discover what pioneer life was like. Learn more about The William Conner House through our collections page.
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Loom HouseLoom House
Discover the ways that textiles would have been made during the time the Conner family was alive. At the Loom House learn how our weavers start with wool, spin it into yarn, dye the yarn with natural dyes then weave it into fabric. These textiles are used throughout our grounds, and you may even see some of it in the Whitaker Store. Learn more about the history of this building through our collections page.
Loom house is ADA Accessible.
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Spring HouseSpring House
How did people keep their food cold throughout the year? The Spring House provides answers to maintaining and preserving food. Learn more about the history of this building through our collections page.
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Heirloom GardenHeirloom Garden
Learn about the value of heirloom plants and their importance to life in the nineteenth century. Take a stroll through the garden and see what's in bloom.
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Animal EncountersAnimal Encounters
Get up close and personal with our animals and heritage breeds! Learn about animal husbandry, life cycles, animal behaviors and so much more! Our Agricultural specialists are available to answer questions and provide information about our animals. Learn more about the history of this building through our collections page.
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Habitat: HomesHabitat: Homes
Homes encourages homeowners and gardeners to look at their gardens as more than a pretty place. Embrace a little messiness and a home garden can become a rich habitat for wildlife.
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Sensory FriendlyQuiet Space Sensory Bins
This spot offers a quiet location with a sensory kit that includes a weighted blanket and soft sensory toys, among other items.
1819 Lenape Indian Camp
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Trading PostTrading Post
Learn how items in the trading post impact life in 1816. Be immersed in the stories from our fur trader and discover the economic and societal importance of fur. Learn more about the history of this building through our collections page.
Trading Post is ADA Accessible
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Bark House (Hòkèsikaon)Bark House (Hòkèsikaon)
Bark House is ADA Accessible.
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Lifeways CabinLifeways Cabin
Through arts, culture and social importance, discover what life was like as a Native American and white settler in 1816 Indiana. Learn more about the history of this cabin through our collections page.
1859 Balloon Voyage
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Balloon KioskBalloon Kiosk
Stop by the 1859 Balloon Voyage kiosk to learn more about the exhibit and purchase your tickets.
Balloon Kiosk is ADA Accessible.
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Café on the commonCafé on the common
Stop by the cafe for lunch or a sweet treat. The Cafe on the Common is open Tuesday through Sunday.
Hours:
Tuesday- Sunday: 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Full menu is available from 10 a.m.– 3 p.m.
Snack menu is available 3 p.m.– 5 p.m.
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1859 Balloon Voyage Ride1859 Balloon Voyage Ride
Our 1859 Balloon Voyage is a testament both to the history of travel and how we understand and inspire innovation.
The 1859 Balloon Voyage is ADA Accessible.
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1859 Balloon Voyage Exhibit1859 Balloon Voyage Exhibit
Explore the history and innovation of flight with the 1859 balloon voyage. Discover the story behind the first successful airmail delivery in the U.S. and how science and engineering helped transform transportation.
The 1859 Balloon Voyage Exhibit is ADA Accessible.
Welcome Center
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Conner Prairie StoreConner Prairie Store
Looking for period clothing for children, or unique Conner Prairie-made pottery and textiles? The Conner Prairie Store offers a wide range of Indiana-made food and gift items, including old-fashioned candy, jewelry, toys, games, books and more.
Open Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Conner Prairie Store is ADA Accessible.
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Discovery StationDiscovery Station
Discovery Station is a space for year-round fun for the whole family! Here you can create, climb, explore, play and pretend! Children develop their critical thinking and motor skills while playing and being their authentic selves at the same time. There is also a special area for infants to roll, crawl and investigate with toys and materials especially for them.
Discovery Station is ADA Accessible.
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Anything Can Happen ArtAnything Can Happen Art
In this space, we encourage guests of all ages to create art with whatever materials they wish without pressure of expectation or desired result. You can find Anything Can Happen Art inside Discovery Station.
Anything Can Happen Art is ADA Accessible.
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Spark!LabSpark!Lab
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Sensory FriendlyQuiet Space Sensory Bins
This spot offers a quiet location with a sensory kit that includes a weighted blanket and soft sensory toys, among other items.
North/East Side of Property
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Featherston BarnFeatherston Barn
The perfect stage is set for a rustic chic wedding, reception or event. Rough-hewn posts and solid plank floors frame oversized barn doors that open onto a 2,000 square foot patio—ideal for outdoor ceremonies or pre-meeting cocktails.
Featherston Barn is ADA Accessible.
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Ag Adventures Estridge Family ParkAg Adventures Estridge Family Park
Stop by our accessible playground that provides a place to play for all children with all abilities alongside each other. This unique park is an impactful way Conner Prairie, in partnership with Unlimited Play, is working to deliver upon its commitment to provide engaging and individualized experiences for everyone.
Ag Adventure at Estridge Family Park is ADA Accessible.
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Small Picnic ShelterSmall Picnic Shelter
Enjoy a great view of our 1859 Balloon Voyage while gathering at our small picnic shelter. Children have the opportunity to play on the nearby Ag Adventures Playground and relax in the shade. This shelter is great for small gatherings and field trips.
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Designated Picnic AreaDesignated Picnic Area
Bring a sack lunch and eat at the Designated Picnic Area near the Welcome Center entrance. This is a public space and is open to all groups and visitors during normal operating hours. Sit back, relax and enjoy your lunch on the prairie.
Designated Picnic Area is ADA Accessible.
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Hilltop Picnic ShelterHilltop Picnic Shelter
Enjoy a picnic on the prairie with a scenic view of our 1859 Balloon Voyage and an open field.
Hilltop Picnic Shelter is ADA Accessible.
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Bayt PavilionBayt Pavilion
This sheltered area is great for an enclosed picnic. Bayt is a three-sided pavilion that provides shelter from the elements and a fireplace for colder days and nights.
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The Apple StoreThe Apple Store
Our delicious caramel apples are a fall favorite. Choose from a variety of treats including cider slushies, candies, doughnuts and a great selection of local gifts.
Closed for the season.
Apple Store is ADA Accessible.
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Trades StudioTrades Studio
Looking to learn a historic skill? At the Trade Studio guests can enhance a hobby and learn new skills like pottery, blacksmithing, leatherworking and so much more.
The Trades Studio is by appointment and class only.
Trades Studio is ADA Accessible.
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Prairie HousePrairie House
Get the chance to enjoy an open window-lined meeting space that overlooks Conner Prairie’s wooded scenes. The Prairie House is great for large gatherings and is used for Adventure Camp.
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Spark!Lab is ADA Accessible.