http://www.connerprairie.org/blogBlog Updatesen-us Long-time neighbors of the museum, Lee and Arlana Clark love seeing the joy Conner Prairie brings to guests—as volunteers and as donors. Lee and Arlana moved to Hamilton County in 1979, close enough to Conner Prairie that they could...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/from-conner-prairie-neighbors-to-volunteers-to-donorsTue, 26 May 2026 15:19:00 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=305592 As a historic woodworker at Conner Prairie, I help preserve and maintain more than 25 historic structures, teach woodworking classes , and demonstrate 19th century woodworking to visitors, among other responsibilities. Like many living history...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/building-on-the-pastThu, 14 May 2026 18:47:00 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=305051 As a former elementary teacher,   I’ve   always believed that learning   doesn’t   just belong in the classroom; it belongs everywhere.   Learning   happens when the world itself becomes...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/where-curiosity-meets-courageMon, 13 Apr 2026 08:00:00 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=298353 The smell of apple cider wafts through the air. The kitchen buzzes as volunteers quickly dip apple after apple in caramel, chocolate, peanuts, and other goodies. Guests visit The Apple Store day and night, and no matter the time, they are greeted...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/what-caramel-apples-make-possibleThu, 16 Oct 2025 13:07:00 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=291190 “Look at that goat!” “This place is a museum?? It feels more like an amusement park!!” “Thank you for making this the best field trip ever!” These are just a few of the sentiments that our staff hear daily...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/empowering-young-minds-lessbrgreaterone-field-trip-at-a-timeThu, 09 Oct 2025 15:28:08 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=291081 The origins of the Indianapolis Jazz scene was Indiana Avenue, a cultural “enclave” directly descended from the musical lineage of previously enslaved people who came to Indiana after the Civil War. [1]   Image situations ...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/indiana-avenue-and-jazzFri, 03 Oct 2025 20:40:03 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=291003 Black Church innovation and resistance Despite many enslaved populations being exposed to widespread pro-slavery Biblical interpretations, enslaved people converted to Christianity at high rates after the American Enlightenment (roughly 1680 to...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/black-church-innovation-and-resistanceWed, 17 Sep 2025 15:14:51 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=290217 The smell of honeysuckle drifts from the banks of the river. The rhythmic chatter of cicadas ebbs and flows from nearby trees. A hawk glides through the air overhead, drifting along the breeze. Beneath you, the grass forms a comfortable cushion,...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/grounding-in-nature-a-first-hand-account-of-forest-therapyFri, 22 Aug 2025 13:00:00 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=290173 Photograph. courtesy of Kountrykitchenindykountrykitchenindy.com The 1960s was a decade of great change for the Black identity as a whole. When people in the South began to fight for Civil Rights, people in the north followed. There were...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/soul-food-and-the-civil-rights-movementTue, 05 Aug 2025 17:04:13 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289528 How Conner Prairie Shaped my Journey   Growing up in Hamilton County, Conner Prairie was more than just a museum, it was a place woven into my childhood. I spent countless hours there with my family, on school field trips, and at summer...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/from-youth-volunteer-to-student-leaderTue, 05 Aug 2025 15:43:11 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289527 Children enjoying River Crossing Splash Pad. Summer break is quickly coming to a close, but don’t let that stop you from exploring all that the community has to offer! Conner Prairie’s new official membership partner, Dwellane , has...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/a-perfect-day-at-conner-prairieFri, 11 Jul 2025 18:59:54 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289526 Actor portraying Lucy Nichols at the 2025 Juneteenth Free Day performance at Conner Prairie. The first time any woman had spoken before the Indiana state legislature was to present a petition on women's rights on January 19, 1859, and they came in...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/the-resilience-of-black-women-in-indianaTue, 01 Jul 2025 16:53:31 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289525 For decades, goats have been crowd favorites at Conner Prairie’s Animal Encounters, captivating guests with their curious energy. But it wasn’t until 2015 that a rare and remarkable breed—the Arapawa Goat—joined the ranks of...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/a-decade-with-the-arapawas-how-rare-goats-found-a-home-and-a-future-at-conner-prairieThu, 05 Jun 2025 20:41:47 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289524 Last year marked Conner Prairie’s inaugural celebration of Civic Season, in partnership with Made by Us . Norman Burns, Conner Prairie’s President and CEO, serves on the Made By Us board and has played a key role in bringing Civic...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/civics-101-why-it-matters-more-than-you-thinkWed, 28 May 2025 15:18:47 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289523 The demands of raising children often mean putting yourself on the back burner. You’re wiping noses, changing diapers, folding endless piles of laundry, or trying to remember the last time you had a moment to yourself. It can feel like...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/moms-making-history-thriving-together-at-conner-prairieWed, 21 May 2025 21:03:18 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289522 What is Forest Therapy Forest Therapy is the practice of taking slow meanders in natural spaces. This practice has its roots in the Japanese experience of “Shinrin-Yoku” which translates into “Forest Bathing.” Participants...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/what-is-forest-therapyTue, 01 Apr 2025 18:31:04 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289521 For more than 30 years, Reynolds Farm Equipment has been a key supporter of Conner Prairie, helping us capture the hearts of our guests by preserving community traditions and inspiring families to create new ones. From A Merry Prairie Holiday...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/holiday-traditions-reynolds-farm-equipment-and-conner-prairieWed, 20 Nov 2024 20:25:51 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289520 Every four years, in early November, millions of Hoosiers head to the polls to cast their votes for president. They walk into the polling place, present their photo ID, and receive a ballot to be filled out, then drop it in a ballot box. They then...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/voting-through-time-indianas-presidential-elections-from-1836-to-nowThu, 31 Oct 2024 20:01:46 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289519 “Visitors Entering the Opening of the George Gustav Heye Center of the National Museum of the American Indian,” By Sarna, Martin, October 30, 1994, Smithsonian Archives – History Div., SIA2011-1381. Via ...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/honoring-the-past-how-nmaia-and-nagpra-shape-museum-practicesThu, 31 Oct 2024 19:17:24 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289518 What is intentionally inclusive programming and why do we host these programs here at Conner Prairie?  Historically, there’s been a lack of representation and diversity in most nature-based programs and settings, including scientific...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/fostering-nature-programs-to-be-intentionally-inclusiveTue, 22 Oct 2024 18:05:17 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289517 “I truly believe Conner Prairie desires to make its experiences available to all guests, and this new Museum Experience Center is just one of the many ways Conner Prairie is inclusive in its facilities and programming.” – Marty...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/avis-foundationThu, 03 Oct 2024 19:13:07 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289516 Thirty years ago, Dave and Heather Kinard had recently moved to Fishers, Indiana and their church volunteered at Symphony on the Prairie, setting up and taking down chairs and tables to earn money for their youth camp programs. Since then,...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/dave-and-heather-kinardWed, 18 Sep 2024 18:11:32 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289515 Over the past three decades, Chef Susan Collins has been deeply connected to the culinary world, creating unique menu items and savory dishes for guests to experience and appreciate. She has cooked, managed, and operated kitchens in various...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/connecting-community-at-the-table-through-a-unique-dinner-experienceMon, 26 Aug 2024 14:43:56 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289514 Bank of America made its first major gift to Conner Prairie in 2018 and is today among the museum’s largest corporate sponsors. The company supports a wide variety of festivals and projects, including Headless Horseman, History on Tap, Museums...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/bank-of-america-conner-prairie-supporting-tomorrows-leadersWed, 24 Jul 2024 20:36:06 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289513 A family business to its core, Brian Cooley founded the White River Canoe Company with the goal to bring his family together and spend time outdoors. “I wanted our family to be together on the journey, making a living doing something we...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/how-shared-values-led-to-a-15-year-partnershipMon, 24 Jun 2024 18:17:15 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289512 Source: National Photo Company, President Coolidge Meets with Committee of One Hundred, ca. December 12-13, 1923, Library of Congress, and the White House Historical Association, ...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/centennial-anniversary-of-the-indian-citizenship-law-protecting-native-rightsMon, 03 Jun 2024 15:13:14 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289511 Conner Prairie stewards 1,046 acres of natural habitat and green space, including more than 6 miles of shoreline along the White River.   Take a look at some of our education, preservation, and sustainability efforts! Plus, learn about...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/nature-and-sustainability-at-conner-prairieMon, 13 May 2024 13:00:00 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289510 Black Birders Week is a week-long program dedicated to uplifting Black nature enthusiasts while highlighting the visibility of Black Birders in nature. Black Birders Week is organized by TheBlackAFinSTEM Collective —a collective that...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/what-is-black-birders-week-and-why-are-we-bringing-this-program-to-conner-prairieWed, 08 May 2024 20:07:59 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289509 For Tom and Linda Huser, Conner Prairie is their “happy place.” As long-time volunteers and Conner Society donors, the Husers appreciate seeing the impact they have as Conner Prairie continues to evolve. Like many central Indiana...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/conner-prairie-is-our-happy-placeThu, 02 May 2024 20:42:22 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289508 There are many reasons Conner Prairie loves their corporate sponsors: they’re great people, and we’re happy to know them; their missions – what’s truly important to them – align with ours; their product/service offers...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/what-is-this-years-historical-liqueur-made-ofThu, 02 May 2024 20:12:40 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289507 Summer is just around the corner, and it?s time to start planning for Kroger Symphony on the Prairie. Set against the scenic backdrop of Conner Prairie, this outdoor series provides summer musical entertainment ranging from classical favorites...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/experience-summer-fun-at-kroger-symphony-on-the-prairieFri, 26 Apr 2024 13:00:00 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289505 Pictured here: David Hillman, Senior Program Officer at Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, at Treetop Outpost. For 22 years, the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust has provided more than $1.2 million in support of Conner Prairie’s...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/partnering-to-protect-the-white-river-conner-prairie-and-the-nina-mason-pulliam-charitable-trustThu, 18 Apr 2024 15:51:51 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289506 The story of Lenape indigenous peoples in Hamilton County and their displacement from their land by white settlers is familiar to visitors of Conner Prairie. But did you know that many of our treasured native plants and animals have been displaced...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/invading-nature-exploring-the-impact-of-invasive-speciesTue, 16 Apr 2024 15:19:05 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289504 Time spent outside and in nature is unique and personal, just like each of us. In March of 2023, I shared my story of birding and invited guests to join us at Conner Prairie to enjoy nature-based experiences.  Now, one year later, I’d...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/how-our-new-experience-the-trails-at-conner-prairie-impact-the-world-around-youTue, 09 Apr 2024 18:37:48 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289503 A colleague and friend asked me recently if I had considered writing a book on celebrations. This led to a conversation about how so many of us struggle to find the true meaning of commercialized holidays, especially in a society riddled with...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/gifts-of-loveThu, 29 Feb 2024 18:20:22 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289502 Image of Sallie Wyatt Stewart (Photo credit: Thomas Y.,  Sallie Wyatt Stewart , 1942, print, Who's Who of Colored America : 426.) When viewing feminism through traditional means, it is common to focus on suffrage. While the push to secure the...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/black-feminism-in-indianaWed, 21 Feb 2024 16:41:54 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289500 Source: M. Boyer, “The Clubhouse for the Indiana Federation of colored Women’s Clubs,” July 22, 2007. Although the post-war scene offered a temporary step into the spotlight for Indiana’s black population, just as it did in...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/the-domestic-fight-for-equity-20th-centuryTue, 20 Feb 2024 22:00:01 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289501 This Valentine’s Day, try your hand at a historic Chocolate Tart recipe!   The following recipe is a modern take on a historic recipe published in Hannah Glasse’s The Complete Confectioner (see photo), one of many reference...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/a-modern-take-on-a-chocolate-tartFri, 09 Feb 2024 18:52:40 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289499 Unlike many donors, Sally McGuffey’s journey to becoming a Conner Prairie donor didn’t start with a school field trip—in fact, it began when she accepted a position on the fundraising team. Sally recalls her interview and first...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/from-employee-to-donor-why-sally-mcguffey-supports-conner-prairieThu, 08 Feb 2024 18:18:18 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289498 A Mysterious Discovery Have you ever found anything cool while out on a walk? A Civil War coin, an arrowhead... maybe an old canoe? On November 15, 1964, a resident of the Frank Levinson Farm (located about a mile from Conner Prairie Museum)...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/rescuing-the-horseshoe-bend-canoeMon, 05 Feb 2024 21:43:18 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289497 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 dad’s workshop. Working alongside my dad, he taught me the...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-arts-arms-crafts-of-the-pastThu, 21 Dec 2023 16:46:17 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289442 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 catering manager, a few non-profit employees, a customer service manager, a retired VP,...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/collaborative-learning-empowers-kids-to-find-meaningful-opportunitiesFri, 17 Nov 2023 14:29:39 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289494 “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 lessons and memories that will last a lifetime.”...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/the-impact-of-the-youth-leadership-programFri, 17 Nov 2023 14:26:23 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289496 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 4 th ), Rock your Mocs day (November 15 th ), Red Shawl day...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/november-veterans-day-and-native-american-heritage-monthThu, 02 Nov 2023 16:17:26 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289493 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 Prairie this year, and it is clear that our museum will not be the same without his...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/a-familiar-face-at-conner-prairieThu, 02 Nov 2023 16:16:35 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289495 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 the fall of 2010. Becky had spent a portion of her “free” time...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/conner-prairie-alliance-focuses-on-the-work-of-becky-brammerThu, 26 Oct 2023 15:05:17 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289491 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 dates here though. Instead, I want to examine another aspect of history...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/the-importance-of-the-white-riverFri, 29 Sep 2023 19:32:53 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289492 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 visiting our wonderful Indy attractions like The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Newfields, or...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/how-do-we-know-that-people-actually-learn-at-museumsMon, 11 Sep 2023 15:06:42 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289490 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 to attend college (or those excluded because of...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-exploring-history-through-conner-prairies-chautauqua-seriesWed, 02 Aug 2023 18:45:18 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289439 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. As an institution with an already expansive collection, we do not often accept new...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/conner-prairie-walletMon, 05 Jun 2023 12:00:00 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289488 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 my elementary school for many years and the decades of dealing with 9- and 10-year-old students had begun...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/why-lgbtq-pride-mattersThu, 01 Jun 2023 14:00:00 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289489 "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 much… Conner Prairie holds a special place...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/celebrating-the-life-of-pat-g-rooneyThu, 25 May 2023 17:49:10 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289487 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 from their work to get together and share not only food but lively conversation about...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/taste-the-pastMon, 15 May 2023 18:34:27 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289486 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 trees, and listened to the curious songs of the birds along the path. I saw animals, both wild and...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/mental-health-awareness-monthTue, 09 May 2023 13:19:47 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289485 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 of their time and talents to help us provide the very best guest experience...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/happy-national-volunteer-weekWed, 19 Apr 2023 19:45:09 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289484 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 your computer and are granting yourself a screen time break....http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/birding-at-conner-prairieMon, 27 Mar 2023 14:55:07 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289483 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 an opportunity to not only share resources but also share each...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/early-learning-experiences-unlearningThu, 09 Mar 2023 19:29:01 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289481 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 musician? Is it an empowering thought...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/women-who-inspireWed, 08 Mar 2023 14:57:04 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289482 If you have watched the news lately you might have noticed that history education has become a cultural battlefield. Arguments over which or whose history should be taught in the education system, K-12 all the way through college, have become...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/how-societal-views-affect-our-perception-of-the-presidencyWed, 15 Feb 2023 18:51:23 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289480 What comes to mind when you think of Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Is it his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, his contributions to the civil rights movement, or perhaps his message of freedom, equality, justice, love, community and...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/the-lingering-power-of-loveThu, 12 Jan 2023 20:16:47 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289479 When was the last time you played? I mean really played. The kind of playing that takes you back to a time and a place in your childhood where you felt that deep down joy in just being in your own little world. The freedom to explore, to...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/the-powerful-magic-of-playMon, 12 Dec 2022 16:11:26 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289476 It’s the most wonderful time of the year as Conner Prairie has been transformed into a winter wonderland for A Merry Prairie Holiday. Our grounds are now full of thousands of twinkling lights, highlighted by the time-honored family tradition...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/the-importance-of-holiday-traditionsTue, 06 Dec 2022 19:07:55 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289478 As you are decorating your home and wrapping presents, you might begin to wonder about the origins of all the things that make our holidays merry and bright. They, just like nearly everything else, started as an idea in the mind of an inventor....http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/inventing-the-holidaysThu, 01 Dec 2022 18:52:41 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289477 Happy National Philanthropy Day! Each year on November 15, community organizations around the country celebrate the importance of working together for the common good. Today, we reflect on the power of giving and all that it makes possible. Gifts...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/power-of-philanthropyMon, 14 Nov 2022 22:01:55 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289475 There’s a chill in the air and frost covers the ground each morning. The brightly colored leaves have fallen from the trees and the fields have been harvested. The Headless Horseman has made his last ride for the year, and the outdoor areas...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/animals-in-the-winterWed, 09 Nov 2022 18:52:47 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289474 Known as one of the best living history museums in the country, Conner Prairie is demonstrative of Fishers’ history and Indiana history as a whole. The museum was built around the home of William Conner, a prominent politician, and negotiator...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/conner-prairies-land-and-its-impact-on-fishersFri, 04 Nov 2022 18:45:01 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289473 Native American Heritage Month became official in the United States in 1990 after Congress and President George H. Bush signed a resolution that designated November as the first National American Indian Heritage Month, now known as Native American...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/the-impact-of-native-american-heritage-monthTue, 01 Nov 2022 14:21:53 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289472 While planning guest experiences at Conner Prairie, I think about the phrase: “Who aren’t we serving?” When we have a public program or create a new guest experience, I think about the audiences who are left out or unintentionally...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/who-arent-we-servingTue, 25 Oct 2022 15:50:30 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289471 Our Adventure is Everywhere contains affiliate links and is a member of the Amazon Services LLC Affiliate Program. If you make a purchase using one of their Amazon or other affiliate links, they may receive compensation at no additional cost to...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/13-things-to-do-in-the-fall-in-hamilton-county-indianaMon, 17 Oct 2022 17:35:17 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289470 One of the coolest things about working at Conner Prairie is being able to experience and enjoy nature daily. I love both stopping to look at the tiniest wildflowers and soaring 377 feet in the air in the 1859 Balloon Voyage and getting a...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/habitat-provides-guests-to-experience-conner-prairie-in-a-new-wayWed, 24 Aug 2022 19:55:08 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289469 What if I told you that anyone could be an inventor? What would you say? Some might say, “Oh geez, aren’t inventors, like. . . really, really smart? Don’t they know all about science and engineering and electricity and that kind...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/new-smithsonian-affiliated-exhibit-cultivates-the-power-of-ideasMon, 08 Aug 2022 19:31:10 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289466 A Q+A with Dr. Richard Kurin Dr. Richard Kurin , Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador-at-Large, focuses on strategic direction, institutional partnerships, public representation, philanthropic support and special initiatives at the...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/the-impact-of-our-new-smithsonian-affiliated-exhibitsMon, 25 Jul 2022 17:39:00 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289468 What do you think of first when you think of field trips ? Whatever it was that first came to mind, that is learning. Be it the taste of a sack lunch, the smell of a farm animal, the sound of a school bus rolling down the road, the feel of...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/the-power-of-field-trips-provide-learning-opportunitiesThu, 07 Jul 2022 18:45:10 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289467 At Conner Prairie, we strive to inspire curiosity and foster learning for kids of all ages. We invest in the next generation. And we’re able to do that through high-quality, high-impact programs, thanks to our generous donors. Read about...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/investing-in-the-next-generationTue, 05 Jul 2022 14:05:00 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289465 Although Conner Prairie is a living history museum, that does not mean that we stay in the past. As a part of Conner Prairie’s mission values, we continually look for ways to provide our guests with the experience to see themselves a part of...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/in-the-name-of-love-conner-prairie-at-indy-prideFri, 17 Jun 2022 16:00:00 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289464 I joined the Conner Prairie Alliance in 2009. At the time, my daughter Katy was a new youth interpreter, and I wanted to support the museum's mission, particularly its outreach to young people from ages 10 to 18 through its youth interpreter...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/the-impact-of-the-conner-prairie-allianceWed, 01 Jun 2022 15:13:04 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289463 It starts with a trickle and ends with a roar. The Upper White River Watershed starts its 2,752 square mile journey in Harrisville, traversing sixteen counties and flowing through the gentle rolling lowlands of Owen County before joining the Lower...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/the-influence-of-the-white-river-for-a-better-tomorrowWed, 25 May 2022 14:45:00 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289462 Americans annually drink, on average, around 30 gallons of beer. That average isn’t much different from 19 th century consumption, but the beer being drunk is definitely in a different class. Beer is one of the oldest known created...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/top-5-strange-brewsFri, 20 May 2022 18:30:00 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289460 Have you ever wondered why Conner Prairie has heritage breeds? Rare breeds of livestock and poultry are part of our national and cultural heritage. Sure, we want to exhibit animals that are historically accurate at Conner Prairie, but we also...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/why-livestock-conservancy-is-an-important-leader-for-heritage-breedsTue, 17 May 2022 20:30:55 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289461 Conner Prairie?s Heritage Breeds program is an essential part of the work that we do with preservation and education within our Agriculture department . We not only serve and protect these rare breeds, but also proactively raise awareness as to...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/heritage-breeds-why-should-we-careTue, 03 May 2022 15:24:18 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289459 When you think of the word “dementia,” what comes to mind? Most likely, you didn’t think of many positive words associated with the condition. There is a stigma attached to dementia-related diagnoses like Alzheimer’s disease...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/memory-cafes-a-place-of-belongingFri, 22 Apr 2022 15:41:30 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289458 Conner Prairie has a long history with agriculture and caring for heritage breed livestock . Currently we are the home of 5 heritage breed breeding herds: American rabbits, Arapawa Island Goats, English Longhorns cattle, Tunis sheep, and Ossabaw...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/heritage-breeds-week-impact-reportFri, 15 Apr 2022 14:31:11 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289457 History, as a whole, is simply a series of relationships. These range from the personal, to the local, to the national, and span from friendships to economic relationships to political ones. These relationships, and who we interact with, helps us...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/autism-acceptance-where-we-have-been-to-where-we-are-nowMon, 04 Apr 2022 16:48:06 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289456 Thank you for being a Conner Prairie investor. Whether you’ve visited once, you’re a volunteer every Saturday, you’re a grandparent member or you’re a Conner Society member, you’ve invested in our organization and this...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/philanthropy-is-personalMon, 21 Mar 2022 16:29:25 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289455 When you plan a visit to Conner Prairie, what do you get most excited about? Maybe it’s Discovery Station where you can express your creativity through craft projects or build a blanket fort. Maybe you are planning for the warmer months and...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/exciting-look-at-ticket-improvementsTue, 22 Feb 2022 20:26:17 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289454 People love nothing more than a reason to party, and there are plenty of holidays that people use for that purpose. But not all holidays are seen as celebratory. One of those is fast approaching — Presidents' Day. To most people, Presidents'...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/conner-prairie-celebrates-presidents-dayFri, 18 Feb 2022 19:59:24 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289453 Each February the accomplishments and history of African Americans are celebrated in Black History Month. What does that mean? When was Black History Month first recognized? Why was February selected? Excellent questions and to understand the...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/black-history-365-understanding-the-past-in-order-to-move-forwardThu, 17 Feb 2022 17:34:25 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289452 As I take my lunchtime walks across the grounds here at Conner Prairie, I am reminded that there is no “off season.” While guests have limited access to our grounds during the Winter months, it is anything but quiet around here. This is...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/no-off-seasonFri, 04 Feb 2022 15:58:54 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289451 Scientists have debated for years whether we each have seven doppelgangers in the world, or only one. If you visited Conner Prairie any time in 2021, the idea of look-alikes might have crossed your mind — several times — with good...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/2021-family-staffFri, 31 Dec 2021 17:32:01 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289450 Conner Prairie is a special place — a portal to a time very different to our own. When a visitor arrives, they are confronted with the physical reality of another era: sights, sounds, and smells — bells ringing, murmurs in a schoolhouse,...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-building-community-connections-through-american-sign-language-programsMon, 29 Nov 2021 19:39:05 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289449 The term “family” means different things to different people, and I fully understand and appreciate that.  Regardless of your definition, I imagine your family is the most important thing to you. You are always there for them and...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-the-will-to-planFri, 15 Oct 2021 14:24:58 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289448 “In its silent way, belonging is the central conversation of our times.” – Toko-pa Turner The Process of Unlearning The Student Experience Research Network defines belonging as “the sense that one is valued and...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-the-journey-of-belongingFri, 08 Oct 2021 20:21:33 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289447 The Conner Prairie Alliance is excited to re-open its annual Apple Store at Conner Prairie on September 15th and is accepting new adult members into the Conner Prairie Alliance!   As a member of the Conner Prairie Alliance, you will have...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-new-adult-volunteers-encouraged-to-join-the-conner-prairie-allianceThu, 23 Sep 2021 19:56:24 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289446 “Hey, Conner Prairie, when can we come back?” This is a question asked by many intrepid explorers at the end of busy days spent at Conner Prairie. Frankly, they make a good point. There are many reasons to keep coming back; maybe the...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-endless-exploration-your-conner-prairie-membershipFri, 10 Sep 2021 15:46:31 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289445 As a 20-year-old, working at Conner Prairie this summer as an intern has truly been a blast. I ventured to the museum  often as a child for school field trips, weekend adventures and to experience the Haunted Horsemen. Yet, I hadn’t been...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-spending-the-day-at-conner-prairie-an-itinerary-for-adultsWed, 01 Sep 2021 20:19:28 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289444 Understanding the Importance of History Martin Luther King Jr. once said that, "We are not makers of history. We are made by history." Not all History is told accurately or fully. It’s up to us as artists, historians, and frankly everyone,...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-we-are-storytellersWed, 25 Aug 2021 02:43:15 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289443 Whether you are indoors or outdoors, resting on cushions on the floor or sitting in front of TV trays on living room couches; every day, in every home, a table is set for people to gather around and eat. Depending on social, cultural, religious, and...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-what-food-reveals-about-ourselvesTue, 17 Aug 2021 16:45:57 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289441 Wherever you are right now, stop, look up, and then scan the space you are in. How would you describe it? Use your senses to notice what your space looks like, feels like, smells like, sounds like, and yes, even tastes like. Take a minute to fully...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-the-third-teacherWed, 11 Aug 2021 21:14:07 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289440 When we think of weddings, we first think of three words: money, money, and money. An elaborate white dress, DJ’s lighting up the dance floor, and a feast fit for a king are all staples of modern weddings, but this has not always been the...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-wedding-traditions-throughout-historyMon, 09 Aug 2021 18:59:31 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289438 Through the Academy Summer Intensive produced in partnership with Asante Children’s Theatre and Conner Prairie, Indianapolis children are able to learn both the art of theatre and American history along the way. The Program of the Asante...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-learning-history-culture-and-inclusivity-through-youth-theatreTue, 03 Aug 2021 19:33:36 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289437 In 1994, at 25 years of age, I penned, produced, and performed my first one-man show, He Can Amuse Himself for Hours . Chicago Reader critic, Justin Hayford, viewed the work as an examination of, “...he impossibility of having a genuine...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-how-do-you-playWed, 14 Jul 2021 14:43:34 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289436 Baseball is a sport rooted within American culture. While the sport was born in America, today it is played in over 100 countries. Growing up, I have fond memories of going to the Indianapolis Indians games and watching the Cubs on TV. My brother...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-historic-baseball-in-indianaThu, 08 Jul 2021 20:03:57 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289435 Every July Fourth holiday I have experienced has been different from the year before. Some years I celebrate with my family in our backyard with delicious hot dogs and bright sparklers; other years I’ve enjoyed The Fourth at a friend’s...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-what-july-fourth-means-to-historyWed, 30 Jun 2021 14:14:14 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289434 Becoming a Youth Volunteer at Conner Prairie When I was 9 years old, my mother called me over to her computer one day to show me some information she’d found online regarding a youth volunteering program at Conner Prairie. I was in that...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-ignite-your-curiosity-as-a-youth-volunteerWed, 09 Jun 2021 14:56:10 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289433 I want you to imagine what early learning looks like. Do you imagine tiny, child-sized desks, the alphabet on the wall, and an explosion of primary colors? Do you think of a teacher at the front of the room while children try to listen? What about...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-the-art-of-unlearning-where-children-become-their-own-teachersTue, 08 Jun 2021 21:03:19 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289432 While traveling and camping west of the Grand Canyon National Park years ago, my spouse and I took in a 30-minute ranger talk one evening entitled, ‘What it feels like to be a canyon’. My eyes rolled a bit at the topic, but hey, we were...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-life-at-377-feetFri, 04 Jun 2021 15:40:14 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289431 Stephenson, Mrs. Charles (Grace Murray). , photograph, June 19, 1900; ( https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth124053/ : accessed May 26, 2021), Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. Fireworks, cookouts, family reunions, and...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-summer-celebrations-freedom-for-allTue, 01 Jun 2021 20:35:26 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289430 Indiana's Nighttime Visitors to the Prairie The scurry of small feet, the sound of almost-silent wings sailing by, and eyes that reflect back from the bushes. These are the signs of night-life on the Prairie that I often catch glimpses of after...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-things-that-go-bump-in-the-nightFri, 28 May 2021 20:56:05 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289429 A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion “Separate or together?” “One-check or two?” These are questions my husband and I receive regularly in Central Indiana, and throughout the Midwest. We will go...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-being-your-true-self-at-conner-prairieFri, 28 May 2021 14:50:32 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289428 Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, or another type of dementia, can be a stressful and emotional journey. You’re not alone. In the United States, there are more than 16 million people caring for someone with dementia....http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-tips-for-caregivers-experiencing-the-dementia-friendly-museumThu, 20 May 2021 20:38:38 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289426 WE ARE Makers and Mixers After a year cooped up indoors, Summer 2021 is approaching and I’m seeking all the opportunities to adventure outside and safely attend events. Maybe that’s you too? If so, I hope you plan to join the Conner...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-happy-hour-on-the-horizonThu, 20 May 2021 20:38:13 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289427 International Heritage Breeds Week: May 16th - 22nd International Heritage Breeds Week is upon us (May 16 th -22 nd ) and I know the Agriculture (Ag) staff and I are excited about all of the extra programs we have developed to allow our guests to...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-international-heritage-breeds-week-at-conner-prairieTue, 18 May 2021 12:58:29 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289425 When people ask me what I do for a living, I sometimes struggle to explain. Saying, “I manage the livestock and agriculture experiences at Conner Prairie,” just feels lacking because what my team does here at Conner Prairie is so much...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-a-passion-for-preservationFri, 14 May 2021 12:53:39 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289424 A look at the Social and Emotional Benefits of Summer Camp Of all the fun activities that campers enjoy at Conner Prairie Adventure Camp, shooting archery is always among the most popular. Over a given summer, thousands of campers will send tens...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-social-emotional-learning-at-summer-campMon, 10 May 2021 17:20:32 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289423 Some of my earliest memories of family revolve around gardening.  I remember “ dancing” in the seeds as I followed behind my dad as he planted; snapping green beans for the quarts of beans my mom canned each year. I would dig for...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-the-impact-of-a-simple-seedThu, 06 May 2021 19:10:17 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289422 The Beauty of Poetry Twenty-five years ago, the American Academy of Poets launched National Poetry month. Since 1996, April has been a time to celebrate and explore the wonder of words that is the poem. Poetry is often perceived as difficult, by...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-april-is-the-cruellest-monthWed, 28 Apr 2021 15:50:43 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289421 HSE Teacher-in-Residence Amy Murch teaches Archery to HSE 4th graders. Pre-Covid. Photo Credit: Unknown The Adventures on the Prairie partnership Here at Conner Prairie our mission is to be, “....a unique historic place that inspires...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-adventures-on-the-prairie-the-conner-prairie-hamilton-southeastern-schools-partnershipMon, 26 Apr 2021 19:33:19 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289420 Celebrating Earth Day Since April 22, 1970, Earth Day has been a traditional celebration regarding the protection of our natural environments. A beautiful day dedicated to the thoughts and understandings of just how important nature’s...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/blog-every-day-is-earth-dayWed, 21 Apr 2021 20:01:24 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289419 Signs of Spring on the Conner Prairie grounds Spring arrives at Conner Prairie in spurts. One day the sky is impossibly blue and the sun is shining. The next week it storms and the sleet hits my face. Two weeks after the big snow storm I stepped...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/spring-comes-to-conner-prairieMon, 12 Apr 2021 19:00:07 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289418 The old adage “if only these walls could talk” holds a lot of weight when one walks past the historic buildings that have been assembled on the Conner Prairie grounds. Those buildings have seen more stories than we will ever know, and...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/william-conner-and-the-war-of-1812Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:57:49 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289417 So much of life is made up of everyday, predictable routine. For some it’s humdrum. For others, events that happen dependably at the same time every week are a source of peace and comfort. Routine creates a sense of normality and frees us from...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/beyond-the-everydayThu, 01 Apr 2021 16:32:30 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289416 Come join other adventurers who travel back in time at Conner Prairie to watch our skilled craftsmen ply their trades. Will you explore Prairietown to see Mr. McClure in his carpenter’s shop, or a blacksmith at work at the Curtis forge?...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/how-two-brothers-transformed-the-grounds-at-conner-prairieThu, 25 Mar 2021 18:38:31 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289415 What is Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI)? Like many historical institutions across the country, Conner Prairie is working hard to fight the battle against systemic racism. In June of 2020, as many organizations and...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/what-is-deai-at-conner-prairie-we-add-accessibility-with-extra-empathyMon, 22 Mar 2021 21:24:27 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289414 When I was 23, I facilitated leadership training to a group of long-term and somewhat crusty executives in Moline, Kansas. Each participant probably averaged 20 years of experience, compared to my measly 2 years. I was most definitely not a leader,...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/speak-up-how-self-advocacy-helps-women-in-business-growMon, 08 Mar 2021 17:29:30 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289413 The snow is starting to melt, signaling the first signs of spring and your opportunities to explore here at Conner Prairie are endless! Every weekend, our outdoor areas are open for guests to discover fresh leaves budding on trees. Want to meet a...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/spend-your-spring-break-exploring-at-conner-prairieFri, 26 Feb 2021 18:32:24 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289412 Mad am CJ Walker Forged a New Path in Indianapolis “I had to make my own living and my own opportunity. But I made it! Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.” Madam C.J. Walker Earlier...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/discover-the-history-makers-of-black-history-monthWed, 10 Feb 2021 21:19:48 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289411 We're Thankful for You " Where there’s hope, there’s life.  It fills us with fresh courage and makes us strong again.”  -Anne Frank In 2020, our community, our nation, and our world experienced an unmatched...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/gratitude-tuesdayMon, 30 Nov 2020 12:00:20 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289409 Conner Prairie is one of the best outdoor locations to enjoy an Indianapolis fall  Before long, our beautiful Indiana autumn will turn into an Indiana winter. Start your day off right by heading to Conner Prairie for a quick jaunt around our...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/your-quick-fresh-air-fix-a-morning-at-conner-prairieMon, 02 Nov 2020 20:56:15 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289408 A One Day Indianapolis Covered Bridge Itinerary Is there a more classic pairing than autumn and covered bridges? Enjoy a perfect fall experience featuring a couple of Central Indiana’s most prized bridges, starting at Conner Prairie! ...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/explore-fall-from-your-favorite-covered-bridgeThu, 08 Oct 2020 20:35:15 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289407 September 25, 2020 When Karen and I got the good news that our son Dan had proposed marriage, and the even better news that Hillary said "yes", we soon began to consider where we would host the rehearsal dinner.  As soon as we saw Conner...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/rehearsal-dinner-at-the-chinese-houseFri, 25 Sep 2020 14:49:14 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289410 2020 Adventure Camp Safety Adaptations Note: 2021 Plans may look different. The safety and comfort of your child and our staff is our top priority. We are making the following, specific adaptations to our camp experience for our 2020 summer...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/2020-adventure-camp-safety-adaptationsFri, 08 May 2020 14:32:51 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289406 Ask AG https://youtu.be/2s_dvWrZYX4 Q: Are there any new babies yet? A: Not yet, but we’re getting really close. Some of your mother animals are due to go any day now, so we should have some to share with you soon! Q: What’s so...http://www.connerprairie.org/blog/posts/ask-ag-2Fri, 03 Apr 2020 22:05:56 Zhttp://www.connerprairie.org/default.aspx?p=218345&beid=289405