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Conner Prairie Interactive History Park

13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, IN 46038 | view on map
317-776-6006
info@connerprairie.org
www.connerprairie.org

The north side suburb of Fishers is home to the Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, based around the historic William Conner House. Through first-person, in-character narratives, costumed staff recreate life in 19th-century Indiana, engaging visitors in common activities of the 1800s.

The park was awarded the 2012 Award of Merit from the American Association for State and Local History and was named one of the top five museums in the nation when it received the 2010 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation's highest honor for museums and libraries that make extraordinary civic, educational, economic, environmental and social contributions.

As your family travels through the outdoor historic areas, that include everything from a living pioneer village to a Lenape Indian camp, you'll experience the thrills of time travel. One of the park's newest attractions, 1863 Civil War Journey: Raid on Indiana, puts you and your family in the middle of and Indiana brush with the Civil War. Through theatrical wizardry, including video, sound, staging and interpreters, you are drawn into the true story of General John Hunt Morgan's cavalry raid on Indiana. Or stop by the 1859 Balloon Voyage, a tethered balloon that simulates the nation?s first successful airmail flight by raising visitors 350 feet in the air and offering an excellent view of surrounding countryside.

Special events include everything from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra playing outdoors to a visit by the Headless Horseman. For a complete event schedule, please see the Conner Prairie website.

Note: Conner Prairie will offer free admission for active-duty military personnel and their immediate family members from May 26 through Labor Day as part of its partnership with Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment of the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense.


Hours and Costs

April hours: Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May-Oct. hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Upcoming Events

Nature Walk
06/19/2013 to 10/31/2013

Summer Day Camps
06/19/2013 to 08/09/2013

1863 Civil War Journey: Raid on Indiana
06/19/2013 to 10/31/2013

TreeHouses: Look Who’s Living in the Trees!
06/19/2013 to 09/01/2013

Heritage Breeds: The Animals of Conner Prairie
06/19/2013 to 10/31/2013

Outdoor Season
06/19/2013 to 10/31/2013

Summer Learning Day
06/21/2013

Prairie Tykes: Frogs Are Calling
06/21/2013

Marsh Symphony on the Prairie: Classical Tales of Romance
06/21/2013 to 06/22/2013

Marsh Symphony on the Prairie: Movie Music of John Williams
06/28/2013 to 06/29/2013

Prairie Tykes: Patriotic Party
06/28/2013

Marsh Symphony on the Prairie: Star Spangled Symphony
07/03/2013 to 07/05/2013

Glorious Fourth
07/04/2013

Prairietown Land Sale
07/06/2013 to 07/07/2013

Prairie Tykes: Barn Buddies
07/12/2013

Marsh Symphony on the Prairie: Broadway Standing Ovations
07/12/2013 to 07/13/2013

Bang!
07/13/2013 to 09/22/2013

Marsh Symphony on the Prairie: 50 Years of Rock 'n' Roll - Music of the Rolling Stones
07/19/2013 to 07/20/2013

Prairie Tykes: This Little Pig
07/19/2013

Prairie Tykes: Summertime Fun
07/26/2013

Marsh Symphony on the Prairie: Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4
07/26/2013 to 07/27/2013

SpaceLabs
07/27/2013

Prairie Tykes: Wagons Ho!
08/02/2013

Marsh Symphony on the Prairie: Indy Jazz Fest at the Prairie
08/02/2013 to 08/03/2013

Prairie Tykes: Cow EnCOWnters
08/09/2013

Marsh Symphony on the Prairie: The Contours - Motown Magic
08/09/2013 to 08/10/2013

Prairie Tykes: Teddy Bear Picnic
08/16/2013

Marsh Symphony on the Prairie: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
08/16/2013 to 08/17/2013

Marsh Symphony on the Prairie: Return of River City Brass Band
08/23/2013 to 08/24/2013

Prairie Tykes: What Bugs You?
08/23/2013

Marsh Symphony on the Prairie: Classical Mystery Tour - Music of the Beatles
08/30/2013 to 09/01/2013

Headless Horseman Supported by Marsh Supermarkets and Reynolds Farm Equipment
10/11/2013 to 10/27/2013

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