Conner Prairie: Indiana’s Living History Museum
Conner Prairie is Indiana's first Smithsonian affiliated museum. Located in Central Indiana on 1,000+ acres of natural space, we preserve and foster history.| Conner Prairie |
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… The post Grounding in Nature: A first-hand account of Forest Therapy first appeared on Conner Prairie.| Conner Prairie
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,… The post “Soul Food” and the Civil Rights Movement first appeared on Conner Prairie.| Conner Prairie
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… The post From Youth Volunteer to Student Leader first appeared on Conner Prairie.| Conner Prairie
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… The post Let Dwellane Plan Your Perfect Day at Conner Prairie first appeared on Conner Prairie.| Conner Prairie
A Groundbreaking Permanent Exhibit Exploring the Black Experience in Indiana FISHERS, Ind. (June 23, 2025) – Conner Prairie is proud to welcome guests to the fully realized Promised Land as… The post Conner Prairie Unveils Promised Land as Proving Ground first appeared on Conner Prairie.| Conner Prairie
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… The post The Resilience of Black Women in Indiana first appeared on Conner Prairie.| Conner Prairie
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… The post A Decade with the Arapawas: How Rare Goats Found a Home and a Future at Conner Prairie first appeared on Conner Prairie.| Conner Prairie
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… The post Civics 101: Why It Matters More Than You Think first appeared on Conner Prairie.| Conner Prairie
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… The post Moms Making History: Thriving Together at Conner Prairie first appeared on Conner Prairie.| Conner Prairie
FISHERS, Ind. (May 12, 2025) – Conner Prairie is proud to announce a landmark partnership with Corteva to launch a multi-year collaboration designed to support the future of agriculture education,… The post Conner Prairie and Corteva Announce Strategic Partnership to Highlight Agriculture Innovation first appeared on Conner Prairie.| Conner Prairie
Conner Prairie is Indiana's first Smithsonian affiliated museum. Located in Central Indiana on 1,000+ acres of natural space, we preserve and foster history.| Conner Prairie |
Celebrate the innovation of flight at Indiana's largest balloon festival. Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival will glow with a kaleidoscope of color.| Conner Prairie |
