Where Culture Meets Connection
The Conner Prairie Horizon Council is an energetic group of emerging and established professionals who partner with Conner Prairie to share ideas, engage in strategic planning, fundraise and take part in special events. The Horizon Council introduces new audiences to Conner Prairie and is a great opportunity for dynamic leaders to grow their network and give back to their community.
Sound like you? Join us! Applications open in Fall 2026.
How do Horizon Council members contribute?
Horizon Council members dedicate their time and effort in several ways to shape Conner Prairie's future by:
- Taking an active interest in Conner Prairie's regular programming and attending at least one public event and volunteering for at least one event per year.
- Being a public advocate for Conner Prairie by identifying, connecting, and cultivating friends and associates as future Horizon Council members.
- Engaging in social fundraising and organizing special events like History on Tap.
- Attending and participating in quarterly Council meetings.
- Providing feedback and a youthful perspective to advance Conner Prairie's mission.
2026 Horizon Council Board
- Stephanie Perry, President
- Dagny Zupin, President-Elect
- Rachel Dever, Secretary
- Rachel Meiser, Communications Chair
- Grace Meier, History on Tap Co-Chair
- James Strickland, History on Tap Co-Chair
- Darrick Jones, Engagement Co-Chair
- Bennett Ely, Engagement Co-Chair
- Jordan Meier, Experience Co-Chair
- Allison Duncan, Experience Co-Chair
- Adeline Lindsay
- Celeste Jones
- Chase Wilcoxen
- Christine McNelis
- Dan Guiney
- Melanie Sturgis
- Spencer Millwood
- Will Shroyer
- Emily Sigler, Conner Prairie Staff Liaison
Join the Horizon Council
Let's get connected.
If you're an enthusiastic leader committed to making a difference in your community, please contact us and get involved!
For more information about our organization or how you can get involved, call 317-214-4733, or drop us a line at horizon@connerprairie.org.
