Posts Tagged ‘Spring’
Homeschool Day
Explore the variety of learning opportunities Conner Prairie has to offer in our seven historic areas. Meet the residents of 1836 Prairietown and experience Indiana’s brush with the Civil War at 1863 Civil War Journey. Also be sure to explore the Conner House, and take a journey out to Treetop Outpost. On this day, any…
Read MorePrairie Pursuits: Knifesmithing
Learn the art of hand forging a knife. Topics covered will be steel selection, forging the blade, filing a finishing, heat-treatment and handle selection and fitting. Some hand tools required. Ages 16+ Class meets every Thursday in April. Series begins April 8th. Purchase Tickets See all Prairie Pursuits classes
Read MorePrairie Pursuits: Basic Wheel Thrown Pottery
Every Wednesday in April. Series begins April 7th, 6-7:30pm This class will cover all aspects of wheel thrown pottery and glazing techniques. Each student will have access to their own wheel and equipment, while receiving individual instruction from our Conner Prairie potters. This class is adaptable for the beginner to the more advanced student. All…
Read MorePrairie Pursuits: Basic Blacksmithing
This class will cover the basics of hand blacksmithing and bench-work techniques. Through a series of simple projects, such as hooks, chain links, cooking utensils and blacksmith tongs, students will learn basic techniques such as tending a fire, drawing out, upsetting, welding, filework and finishing work. All tools/materials provided. Ages 16+ Every Monday in April.…
Read MoreSpecial Experience: Paint to the Beat
Come create a unique piece of art while listening to two very different pieces of music! Do you use different colors and brush strokes when you listen to rock-and-roll vs. classical? How do different styles of music affect your art? Click here to learn more and reserve your tickets!
Read MoreSpecial Experiences: Paint to the Beat
Come create a unique piece of art while listening to two very different pieces of music! Do you use different colors and brush strokes when you listen to rock-and-roll vs. classical? How do different styles of music affect your art? Click here to learn more and reserve your tickets!
Read MoreSpecial Experiences: Wake Up, Conner Prairie!
Come and learn how we prepare Conner Prairie for another open season! How do we prepare the buildings? What do the animals need? Click here to learn more and reserve your tickets!
Read MoreSpecial Experience: Paint to the Beat
Come create a unique piece of art while listening to two very different pieces of music! Do you use different colors and brush strokes when you listen to rock-and-roll vs. classical? How do different styles of music affect your art? Click here to learn more and reserve your tickets!
Read MoreSpecial Experience: Plants and Wildflowers
What sorts of things are starting to sprout up? Come learn about the beautiful foliage that we have on our grounds! Click here to learn more and reserve your tickets!
Read MoreSpecial Experience: Paint to the Beat
Come create a unique piece of art while listening to two very different pieces of music! Do you use different colors and brush strokes when you listen to rock-and-roll vs. classical? How do different styles of music affect your art? Click here to learn more and reserve your tickets!
Read MoreSpecial Experience: Plants and Wildflowers
What sorts of things are starting to sprout up? Come learn about the beautiful foliage that we have on our grounds! Click here to learn more and reserve your tickets!
Read MorePrairie Pursuits: Blacksmithing – Fun in the Forge (Canceled)
Be a blacksmith for a day. Learn to heat metal in a coal forge and shape it on an anvil. 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…
Read MoreSpecial Experiences: Paint to the Beat
Come create a unique piece of art while listening to two very different pieces of music! Do you use different colors and brush strokes when you listen to rock-and-roll vs. classical? How do different styles of music affect your art? Click here to learn more and reserve your tickets!
Read MoreSpecial Experience: Historic Architecture Tour
Conner Prairie has so many buildings and each one has a story to tell. Walk around the grounds and get to know how some of the buildings came to Conner Prairie and what their use was before. We can even take a peak into areas the public usually doesn’t see! Click here to learn more…
Read MoreSpecial Experience: Paint to the Beat
Come create a unique piece of art while listening to two very different pieces of music! Do you use different colors and brush strokes when you listen to rock-and-roll vs. classical? How do different styles of music affect your art? Click here to learn more and reserve your tickets!
Read MoreSpecial Experiences: Historic Architecture Tour
Conner Prairie has so many buildings and each one has a story to tell. Walk around the grounds and get to know how some of the buildings came to Conner Prairie and what their use was before. We can even take a peak into areas the public usually doesn’t see! Click here to learn more…
Read MoreSpecial Experience: Paint to the Beat
Come create a unique piece of art while listening to two very different pieces of music! Do you use different colors and brush strokes when you listen to rock-and-roll vs. classical? How do different styles of music affect your art? Click here to learn more and reserve your tickets!
Read MorePrairie Pursuits: Blacksmithing – Bottle Opener
Use hammer, anvil and fire to hand forge a custom bottle opener.
Read MoreEnter the Outdoors – Cancelled
Come celebrate the abundant natural wonders of Indiana’s outdoors.
Read MorePlaytime on the Prairie: Tinkering – Cancelled
With a room full of tools and loose parts, the possibilities for creating are endless. Let’s see what you make! Playtime on the Prairie is an early childhood experience tailored for our youngest guests.
Read MorePlaytime on the Prairie: Tinkering – Cancelled
With a room full of tools and loose parts, the possibilities for creating are endless. Let’s see what you make! Playtime on the Prairie is an early childhood experience tailored for our youngest guests.
Read MoreDairy Goats & Soft Cheese
Prepare yourself for a “nanny to nummy” experience as you learn how to prepare some soft cheeses.
Read MorePlaytime on the Prairie: Tinkering – Cancelled
With a room full of tools and loose parts, the possibilities for creating are endless. Let’s see what you make! Playtime on the Prairie is an early childhood experience tailored for our youngest guests.
Read MorePlaytime on the Prairie: Tinkering – Cancelled
With a room full of tools and loose parts, the possibilities for creating are endless. Let’s see what you make! Playtime on the Prairie is an early childhood experience tailored for our youngest guests.
Read MorePrairie Pursuits: Pretzels and Mustard
Learn to make your own pretzels and mustards. We’ll learn to make proper pretzels with a water-bath and then bake them in the beehive oven or bake kettles. While the pretzels are baking, we’ll stir up both hot and sweet mustards to have with the pretzels.
Read MorePlaytime on the Prairie: Petal Potions
Let’s discover flower power and create a magic concoction! Playtime on the Prairie is an early childhood experience tailored for our youngest guests.
Read MorePlaytime on the Prairie: Petal Potions
Let’s discover flower power and create a magic concoction! Playtime on the Prairie is an early childhood experience tailored for our youngest guests.
Read MoreSo the Story Goes
Join us for our second annual storytelling festival.
Read MorePlaytime on the Prairie: Petal Potions
Let’s discover flower power and create a magic concoction! Playtime on the Prairie is an early childhood experience tailored for our youngest guests.
Read MorePlaytime on the Prairie: Petal Potions
Let’s discover flower power and create a magic concoction! Playtime on the Prairie is an early childhood experience tailored for our youngest guests.
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