Member Appreciation: Balloon Tours

Join us for an unforgettable experience aboard our 1859 Balloon Voyage. Learn what it takes to make this specific balloon fly and the history behind such an innovative experience. After this guided tour, take in the stunning views of our living history museum and the su......More

Join us for an unforgettable experience aboard our 1859 Balloon Voyage. Learn what it takes to make this specific balloon fly and the history behind such an innovative experience. After this guided tour, take in the stunning views of our living history museum and the surrounding landscape as you soar 370 feet in the air. (Balloon ride included) Reserve your free ticket Learn more about Member Appreciation and membership levels. Thank you to our Official Membership Partner

1859 Balloon Voyage

Make & Take: Beaded Bracelets

Visit Lenape for a $5 Make and Take beaded bracelet workshop, where you can create your own unique accessory using traditional beadwork techniques. Learn about the cultural significance of different types of beads as you craft a beautiful bracelet to take home. This han......More

Visit Lenape for a $5 Make and Take beaded bracelet workshop, where you can create your own unique accessory using traditional beadwork techniques. Learn about the cultural significance of different types of beads as you craft a beautiful bracelet to take home. This hands-on activity is a fun way to connect with Native American artistry and add a personal touch to your style! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.

Lenape Indian Camp

Civic Nature Journaling

Civic Nature Journaling is a hands-on invitation that combines observations of the natural world and personal reflection on your role in the community. Come slow down, explore your surroundings, and document what you see, hear, and feel in nature.  This program is free ......More

Civic Nature Journaling is a hands-on invitation that combines observations of the natural world and personal reflection on your role in the community. Come slow down, explore your surroundings, and document what you see, hear, and feel in nature.  This program is free with general admission.Location: Nature Amphitheater (#27 on the Guest Map)

Nature Amphitheater

Member Appreciation: Balloon Tours

Join us for an unforgettable experience aboard our 1859 Balloon Voyage. Learn what it takes to make this specific balloon fly and the history behind such an innovative experience. After this guided tour, take in the stunning views of our living history museum and the su......More

Join us for an unforgettable experience aboard our 1859 Balloon Voyage. Learn what it takes to make this specific balloon fly and the history behind such an innovative experience. After this guided tour, take in the stunning views of our living history museum and the surrounding landscape as you soar 370 feet in the air. (Balloon ride included) Reserve your free ticket Learn more about Member Appreciation and membership levels. Thank you to our Official Membership Partner

1859 Balloon Voyage

Make & Take: Ink & Quill Pen

Step back in time in Prairietown with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you’ll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Locati......More

Step back in time in Prairietown with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you’ll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.

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Playtime on the Prairie Ages 0 – 2

Playtime on the Prairie for 0-2 year olds is an hour and a half long program designed for early learners and their parents or guardians. During these classes, attendees will have the opportunity to explore natural materials, participate in age-appropriate play invitatio......More

Playtime on the Prairie for 0-2 year olds is an hour and a half long program designed for early learners and their parents or guardians. During these classes, attendees will have the opportunity to explore natural materials, participate in age-appropriate play invitations, CREATE, PLAY, and LEARN! Children must be accompanied by an adult at no charge.

Make & Take: Beaded Bracelets

Visit Lenape for a $5 Make and Take beaded bracelet workshop, where you can create your own unique accessory using traditional beadwork techniques. Learn about the cultural significance of different types of beads as you craft a beautiful bracelet to take home. This han......More

Visit Lenape for a $5 Make and Take beaded bracelet workshop, where you can create your own unique accessory using traditional beadwork techniques. Learn about the cultural significance of different types of beads as you craft a beautiful bracelet to take home. This hands-on activity is a fun way to connect with Native American artistry and add a personal touch to your style! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.

Lenape Indian Camp

Make & Take: Ink & Quill Pen

Step back in time in Prairietown with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you’ll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Locati......More

Step back in time in Prairietown with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you’ll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.

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Member Appreciation: Talk Tea with Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Whitaker

Join Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Whitaker on a leisurely walk down the street of Prairietown as they spill the tea sharing all the concerned news about the citizens in town. The tour will begin at the Golden Eagle and take you down to the Whitaker Store and will last about a......More

Join Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Whitaker on a leisurely walk down the street of Prairietown as they spill the tea sharing all the concerned news about the citizens in town. The tour will begin at the Golden Eagle and take you down to the Whitaker Store and will last about an hour. This is your opportunity to learn about the citizens of Prairietown and all that is happening in town. Reserve your free ticket Learn more about Member Appreciation and membership levels. Thank you to our Official Membership Partner

Pizza on the Prairie- College Edition

Bring your friends and come join Conner Prairie in celebrating the fifth annual year of Civic Season with our first installment of “A Slice of History” sponsored by Gen Z organization, Made by Us! You are invited to come socialize, network, and share your thoughts on Am......More

Bring your friends and come join Conner Prairie in celebrating the fifth annual year of Civic Season with our first installment of “A Slice of History” sponsored by Gen Z organization, Made by Us! You are invited to come socialize, network, and share your thoughts on America 250th with a classic pizza party! The first ten participants to register will receive free admission for the 1859 Balloon Voyage.  This program is free, but registration is required. Register Now! Location: Prairie House (#42 on the Guest Map)

Prairie House

Throwback Camp

Enjoy a day of summer camp made just for grownups. Throwback Camp allows you to get outside in nature, make new friends, and experience the best of Conner Prairie’s Adventure Camp as an adult.  The fun includes interactive field games, ziplining, archery, camp crafts, s......More

Enjoy a day of summer camp made just for grownups. Throwback Camp allows you to get outside in nature, make new friends, and experience the best of Conner Prairie’s Adventure Camp as an adult.  The fun includes interactive field games, ziplining, archery, camp crafts, summer tubing, and more. Feast on a catered lunch and dinner with s’mores. Beer and wine will be available (21+ only) to cap off an exhilarating day.   This program is for individuals 18 and up.  Check-in begins at 9am, and activities start at 9:30am. Saturday, June 14: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.  Saturday, June 28: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.  Members: $120 | Nonmembers: $135 

Conner Prairie, 13400 Allison Rd., Fishers, 46038, United States

Make & Take: Beaded Bracelets

Visit Lenape for a $5 Make and Take beaded bracelet workshop, where you can create your own unique accessory using traditional beadwork techniques. Learn about the cultural significance of different types of beads as you craft a beautiful bracelet to take home. This han......More

Visit Lenape for a $5 Make and Take beaded bracelet workshop, where you can create your own unique accessory using traditional beadwork techniques. Learn about the cultural significance of different types of beads as you craft a beautiful bracelet to take home. This hands-on activity is a fun way to connect with Native American artistry and add a personal touch to your style! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.

Lenape Indian Camp

Civic Play Invitations!

Join us at Treetop Outpost for civic-inspired play invitations for all ages! Thoughtfully crafted by our staff, these nature- and community-centered invitations are a perfect way to fall in “Civic” Love through play and connection.  This program is free with general adm......More

Join us at Treetop Outpost for civic-inspired play invitations for all ages! Thoughtfully crafted by our staff, these nature- and community-centered invitations are a perfect way to fall in “Civic” Love through play and connection.  This program is free with general admission. Location: Treetop Outpost

Treetop Outpost

Member Appreciation: Goat Soap Making

Join us at Bayt Pavilion for a hands-on, family-friendly event where you’ll get to make your very own bar of goat milk soap! Choose your favorite scent, pick a fun mold, and add a splash of color to create your own unique soap. Learn more about Member Appreciation and m......More

Join us at Bayt Pavilion for a hands-on, family-friendly event where you’ll get to make your very own bar of goat milk soap! Choose your favorite scent, pick a fun mold, and add a splash of color to create your own unique soap. Learn more about Member Appreciation and membership levels. Thank you to our Official Membership Partner

Bayt Pavilion

Town Hall Meeting

Community members of Prairietown are going to come together at the schoolhouse to discuss a problem that needs to be solved. This program is free with general admission. Location: Prairietown Grove

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Make & Take: Ink & Quill Pen

Step back in time in Prairietown with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you’ll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Locati......More

Step back in time in Prairietown with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you’ll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.

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Member Appreciation: Fishing

Join us out at the pond for a relaxing morning of fishing. With exclusive access to this serene fishing spot, our members can cast their line and unwind in nature. Fishing supplies will be provided, but personal casting rods are encouraged. Space is limited for this exc......More

Join us out at the pond for a relaxing morning of fishing. With exclusive access to this serene fishing spot, our members can cast their line and unwind in nature. Fishing supplies will be provided, but personal casting rods are encouraged. Space is limited for this exclusive member appreciation event, so make your reservations now! Reserve your free ticket Learn more about Member Appreciation and membership levels. Thank you to our Official Membership Partner

Member Appreciation: Fishing

Join us out at the pond for a relaxing morning of fishing. With exclusive access to this serene fishing spot, our members can cast their line and unwind in nature. Fishing supplies will be provided, but personal casting rods are encouraged. Space is limited for this exc......More

Join us out at the pond for a relaxing morning of fishing. With exclusive access to this serene fishing spot, our members can cast their line and unwind in nature. Fishing supplies will be provided, but personal casting rods are encouraged. Space is limited for this exclusive member appreciation event, so make your reservations now! Reserve your free ticket Learn more about Member Appreciation and membership levels. Thank you to our Official Membership Partner

Make & Take: Beaded Bracelets

Visit Lenape for a $5 Make and Take beaded bracelet workshop, where you can create your own unique accessory using traditional beadwork techniques. Learn about the cultural significance of different types of beads as you craft a beautiful bracelet to take home. This han......More

Visit Lenape for a $5 Make and Take beaded bracelet workshop, where you can create your own unique accessory using traditional beadwork techniques. Learn about the cultural significance of different types of beads as you craft a beautiful bracelet to take home. This hands-on activity is a fun way to connect with Native American artistry and add a personal touch to your style! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.

Lenape Indian Camp

Make & Take: Ink & Quill Pen

Step back in time in Prairietown with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you’ll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Locati......More

Step back in time in Prairietown with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you’ll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.

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Stroller Strides

Join us on the Trails at Conner Prairie for Stroller Strides hosted by FIT4MOM North Indy. Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing......More

Join us on the Trails at Conner Prairie for Stroller Strides hosted by FIT4MOM North Indy. Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. Taught by certified and specially trained fitness instructors, it is a great workout for any level of exerciser. Stroller Strides instructors weave songs and activities into the routine designed to entertain and engage baby, while moms are led through a series of exercises specific to her role as mom. Click Here to sign up

Trails at Conner Prairie, 3400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers, IN, 46038, United States

Make & Take: Baskets

Join us at Lenape for a $5 Make and Take basket-weaving workshop, where you’ll learn the art of crafting a small, handmade basket using traditional techniques. This activity offers a hands-on way to connect with Lenape culture while honing a timeless skill! Location: C......More

Join us at Lenape for a $5 Make and Take basket-weaving workshop, where you’ll learn the art of crafting a small, handmade basket using traditional techniques. This activity offers a hands-on way to connect with Lenape culture while honing a timeless skill! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.

Civic Play Invitations!

Join us at Treetop Outpost for civic-inspired play invitations for all ages! Thoughtfully crafted by our staff, these nature- and community-centered invitations are a perfect way to fall in “Civic” Love through play and connection.  This program is free with general adm......More

Join us at Treetop Outpost for civic-inspired play invitations for all ages! Thoughtfully crafted by our staff, these nature- and community-centered invitations are a perfect way to fall in “Civic” Love through play and connection.  This program is free with general admission. Location: Treetop Outpost

Treetop Outpost

Make & Take: Ink & Quill Pen

Step back in time in Prairietown with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you’ll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Locati......More

Step back in time in Prairietown with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you’ll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.

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Wheel Thrown Pottery

Discover the basics of wheel thrown pottery. This four-session workshop gives you the time and space to practice all aspects of throwing and shaping pottery. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate student, you will be able to develop skills at your own pace.  All ma......More

Discover the basics of wheel thrown pottery. This four-session workshop gives you the time and space to practice all aspects of throwing and shaping pottery. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate student, you will be able to develop skills at your own pace.  All materials and supplies are provided. We ask that you provide your own personal towel to use while at the wheel. Please note, the date for which you register is the first meeting of the workshop.  This class is for individuals ages 14+. Anyone under the age of 16 must register with an adult.   All Classes are on Tuesdays  Session 7: July 1, 8, 15, and 22 (6–7:30 p.m.)Session 8: September 30 and October 7, 14, nd 21 (6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.)Session 9: November 3, 10, 17, and 24 (1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.)  Members: $155, Nonmembers: $170 (Cost is per session)  About the Teachers Evangeline BouwGrowing up, going to art museums, and watching her father, a professional illustrator, work sealed Evangeline Bouw’s fate to be an artist. She fell in love with pottery and proceeded to take every high school ceramic class offered. That continued at Taylor University where she earned her BA. Though her focus was theatre arts, she took every art class she could and continued to hone her craft.  Evangeline is now the Lead Potter at Conner Prairie. She manages and works in both the Modern Pottery Studio and the Historic Pottery Shop in Prairietown. She spends her days demonstrating early 19th-century pottery techniques, teaching classes, and producing all the pottery for Conner Prairie’s historic areas, the museum gift shop, and outside vendors like Samson Historical. When not at Conner Prairie, she’s usually in rehearsal for or performing in a play.  Nova HarmonNova Harmon considers herself an experimental artist. Exploring different art practices with a variety of mediums, she is always trying to expand her skill set to include new things.   Nova started exploring art in high school, jumping from photography to drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, jewelry making, and most prominently, ceramics. Now her art practice is composed mostly of pottery, woodworking, blacksmithing, sewing, drawing, and just about anything else she can get her hands on. Nova started college at IU-Indianapolis as an art education major but ended up double majoring in sculpture and ceramics to hopefully one day become an art professor. Her thesis show included a variety of hand-built and wheel-thrown pieces paired with soft sculptures and mixed media installations.  Nova’s passion for art and the process has led her to want to share her skills with others. “I’ve always loved creating things and helping others explore their ideas. Being able to brainstorm big projects with my peers and help come up with new and creative ways to do things is what has driven me to where I am and untimely what has inspired me to want to teach. “What truly makes me excited about art is collaboration between artists and I believe I can learn just as much from those I’m teaching as students can learn from me.” 

Make & Take: Baskets

Join us at Lenape for a $5 Make and Take basket-weaving workshop, where you’ll learn the art of crafting a small, handmade basket using traditional techniques. This activity offers a hands-on way to connect with Lenape culture while honing a timeless skill! Location: C......More

Join us at Lenape for a $5 Make and Take basket-weaving workshop, where you’ll learn the art of crafting a small, handmade basket using traditional techniques. This activity offers a hands-on way to connect with Lenape culture while honing a timeless skill! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.

Civic Play Invitations!

Join us at Treetop Outpost for civic-inspired play invitations for all ages! Thoughtfully crafted by our staff, these nature- and community-centered invitations are a perfect way to fall in “Civic” Love through play and connection.  This program is free with general adm......More

Join us at Treetop Outpost for civic-inspired play invitations for all ages! Thoughtfully crafted by our staff, these nature- and community-centered invitations are a perfect way to fall in “Civic” Love through play and connection.  This program is free with general admission. Location: Treetop Outpost

Treetop Outpost

Make & Take: Ink & Quill Pen

Step back in time in Prairietown with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you’ll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Locati......More

Step back in time in Prairietown with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you’ll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.

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Make & Take: Baskets

Join us at Lenape for a $5 Make and Take basket-weaving workshop, where you’ll learn the art of crafting a small, handmade basket using traditional techniques. This activity offers a hands-on way to connect with Lenape culture while honing a timeless skill! Location: C......More

Join us at Lenape for a $5 Make and Take basket-weaving workshop, where you’ll learn the art of crafting a small, handmade basket using traditional techniques. This activity offers a hands-on way to connect with Lenape culture while honing a timeless skill! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.

Civic Play Invitations!

Join us at Treetop Outpost for civic-inspired play invitations for all ages! Thoughtfully crafted by our staff, these nature- and community-centered invitations are a perfect way to fall in “Civic” Love through play and connection.  This program is free with general adm......More

Join us at Treetop Outpost for civic-inspired play invitations for all ages! Thoughtfully crafted by our staff, these nature- and community-centered invitations are a perfect way to fall in “Civic” Love through play and connection.  This program is free with general admission. Location: Treetop Outpost

Treetop Outpost

Make & Take: Ink & Quill Pen

Step back in time in Prairietown with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you’ll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Locati......More

Step back in time in Prairietown with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you’ll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.

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Playtime Meet Up

Join us for an exclusive time of play and discovery especially for our youngest guests ages 6 years and younger an hour before Conner Prairie opens to the public. Your little ones will have special access to their favorite spots before the big kids arrive for the day! G......More

Join us for an exclusive time of play and discovery especially for our youngest guests ages 6 years and younger an hour before Conner Prairie opens to the public. Your little ones will have special access to their favorite spots before the big kids arrive for the day! Gather your friends, check in at the main gate entrance and follow an education staff member to a special play spot. Then enjoy the quiet morning and beauty of nature visiting with your friends while your children play! Feel free to bring your morning coffee!Meet-Ups will include play time at places such as TreeTop Outpost, The Junction, or The Meadow.Purchase TicketsFor ages Birth to 6 years.Time:9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Prices:$5 per childAdults are of no charge

Make & Take: Baskets

Join us at Lenape for a $5 Make and Take basket-weaving workshop, where you’ll learn the art of crafting a small, handmade basket using traditional techniques. This activity offers a hands-on way to connect with Lenape culture while honing a timeless skill! Location: C......More

Join us at Lenape for a $5 Make and Take basket-weaving workshop, where you’ll learn the art of crafting a small, handmade basket using traditional techniques. This activity offers a hands-on way to connect with Lenape culture while honing a timeless skill! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.

Glorious Fourth

July 4th is a time to celebrate the country’s autonomy as the citizens of Prairietown come together to celebrate 60 years of American independence. However, independence and freedom are contested ideas. Through our Dissenting Voices program, experience how history chall......More

July 4th is a time to celebrate the country’s autonomy as the citizens of Prairietown come together to celebrate 60 years of American independence. However, independence and freedom are contested ideas. Through our Dissenting Voices program, experience how history challenges the question of freedom in America with a focus on Civil Rights and Social Justice. Through passionate speeches and debates, experience how history shapes today’s idea of independence. In the 1816 Lenape Indian Camp, celebrate Indigenous culture and history through traditional Indigenous music, social dances, and engaging storytelling. Other activities throughout the day: Deck the town out in festive red, white, and blue as the citizens of Prairietown need your help to get ready for the celebrations. You may run into someone rehearsing for a special celebratory toast or speech.Join us at 2 p.m. every day during Glorious Fourth for our Glorious Fourth Grove Celebration in Prairietown. This historical ceremony honors veterans, displays the new 25-star flag, a reading of the Declaration of Independence and more.The popular White River Guard Militia returns for a traditional reenactment in Prairietown.Stop by The Junction at for Dissenting Voices, which consists of two speeches, one by Richard Hatcher and the other by Helen Keller. This will provide historical dissenting views on the Fourth of July to showcase criticisms of America as old as the nation itself. This year’s Dissenting Voices focuses on the topic of social justice and Civil Rights.Tickets for Glorious Fourth are free with general admission!

Conner Prairie, 13400 Allison Rd., Fishers, 46038, United States

Make & Take: Ink & Quill Pen

Step back in time in Prairietown with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you’ll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Locati......More

Step back in time in Prairietown with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you’ll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.

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Make & Take: Baskets

Join us at Lenape for a $5 Make and Take basket-weaving workshop, where you’ll learn the art of crafting a small, handmade basket using traditional techniques. This activity offers a hands-on way to connect with Lenape culture while honing a timeless skill! Location: C......More

Join us at Lenape for a $5 Make and Take basket-weaving workshop, where you’ll learn the art of crafting a small, handmade basket using traditional techniques. This activity offers a hands-on way to connect with Lenape culture while honing a timeless skill! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.

Glorious Fourth

July 4th is a time to celebrate the country’s autonomy as the citizens of Prairietown come together to celebrate 60 years of American independence. However, independence and freedom are contested ideas. Through our Dissenting Voices program, experience how history chall......More

July 4th is a time to celebrate the country’s autonomy as the citizens of Prairietown come together to celebrate 60 years of American independence. However, independence and freedom are contested ideas. Through our Dissenting Voices program, experience how history challenges the question of freedom in America with a focus on Civil Rights and Social Justice. Through passionate speeches and debates, experience how history shapes today’s idea of independence. In the 1816 Lenape Indian Camp, celebrate Indigenous culture and history through traditional Indigenous music, social dances, and engaging storytelling. Other activities throughout the day: Deck the town out in festive red, white, and blue as the citizens of Prairietown need your help to get ready for the celebrations. You may run into someone rehearsing for a special celebratory toast or speech.Join us at 2 p.m. every day during Glorious Fourth for our Glorious Fourth Grove Celebration in Prairietown. This historical ceremony honors veterans, displays the new 25-star flag, a reading of the Declaration of Independence and more.The popular White River Guard Militia returns for a traditional reenactment in Prairietown.Stop by The Junction at for Dissenting Voices, which consists of two speeches, one by Richard Hatcher and the other by Helen Keller. This will provide historical dissenting views on the Fourth of July to showcase criticisms of America as old as the nation itself. This year’s Dissenting Voices focuses on the topic of social justice and Civil Rights.Tickets for Glorious Fourth are free with general admission!

Conner Prairie, 13400 Allison Rd., Fishers, 46038, United States

Make & Take: Ink & Quill Pen

Step back in time in Prairietown with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you’ll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Locati......More

Step back in time in Prairietown with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you’ll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.

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Make & Take: Leather bookmarks

Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands......More

Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past!   Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.

1836 Prairietown

Make & Take: Baskets

Join us at Lenape for a $5 Make and Take basket-weaving workshop, where you’ll learn the art of crafting a small, handmade basket using traditional techniques. This activity offers a hands-on way to connect with Lenape culture while honing a timeless skill! Location: C......More

Join us at Lenape for a $5 Make and Take basket-weaving workshop, where you’ll learn the art of crafting a small, handmade basket using traditional techniques. This activity offers a hands-on way to connect with Lenape culture while honing a timeless skill! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.

Make & Take: Clay Pottery

Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you’ll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to An......More

Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you’ll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.

Lenape Indian Camp

Glorious Fourth

July 4th is a time to celebrate the country’s autonomy as the citizens of Prairietown come together to celebrate 60 years of American independence. However, independence and freedom are contested ideas. Through our Dissenting Voices program, experience how history chall......More

July 4th is a time to celebrate the country’s autonomy as the citizens of Prairietown come together to celebrate 60 years of American independence. However, independence and freedom are contested ideas. Through our Dissenting Voices program, experience how history challenges the question of freedom in America with a focus on Civil Rights and Social Justice. Through passionate speeches and debates, experience how history shapes today’s idea of independence. In the 1816 Lenape Indian Camp, celebrate Indigenous culture and history through traditional Indigenous music, social dances, and engaging storytelling. Other activities throughout the day: Deck the town out in festive red, white, and blue as the citizens of Prairietown need your help to get ready for the celebrations. You may run into someone rehearsing for a special celebratory toast or speech.Join us at 2 p.m. every day during Glorious Fourth for our Glorious Fourth Grove Celebration in Prairietown. This historical ceremony honors veterans, displays the new 25-star flag, a reading of the Declaration of Independence and more.The popular White River Guard Militia returns for a traditional reenactment in Prairietown.Stop by The Junction at for Dissenting Voices, which consists of two speeches, one by Richard Hatcher and the other by Helen Keller. This will provide historical dissenting views on the Fourth of July to showcase criticisms of America as old as the nation itself. This year’s Dissenting Voices focuses on the topic of social justice and Civil Rights.Tickets for Glorious Fourth are free with general admission!

Conner Prairie, 13400 Allison Rd., Fishers, 46038, United States

Hoosier Cake, Choc-Ola, and Maple Buns: Indiana’s Chocolate Legacy

Learn about chocolate’s origins, discuss the etymology of the word “Hoosier” and the related evolution/adaptation of John Hoosier Cake, as well as the Hoosier roots of Choc-Ola and the Maple Bun – the latter two invented in Indiana. You will get to taste samples of all ......More

Learn about chocolate’s origins, discuss the etymology of the word “Hoosier” and the related evolution/adaptation of John Hoosier Cake, as well as the Hoosier roots of Choc-Ola and the Maple Bun – the latter two invented in Indiana. You will get to taste samples of all three chocolate treats and get the chance to take home recipe cards to make them yourself! This program is free with general admission. Dates:Sunday, July 6, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30p.m. Location:Clowes This program is made possible through a generous grant from: AMERICAN HERITAGE® ChocolateForrest E Mars Jr. Chocolate History Research Grant

Hoosier Cake, Choc-Ola, and Maple Buns: Indiana’s Chocolate Legacy

Learn about chocolate’s origins, discuss the etymology of the word “Hoosier” and the related evolution/adaptation of John Hoosier Cake, as well as the Hoosier roots of Choc-Ola and the Maple Bun – the latter two invented in Indiana. You will get to taste samples of all ......More

Learn about chocolate’s origins, discuss the etymology of the word “Hoosier” and the related evolution/adaptation of John Hoosier Cake, as well as the Hoosier roots of Choc-Ola and the Maple Bun – the latter two invented in Indiana. You will get to taste samples of all three chocolate treats and get the chance to take home recipe cards to make them yourself! This program is free with general admission. Dates:Sunday, July 6, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30p.m. Location:Clowes This program is made possible through a generous grant from: AMERICAN HERITAGE® ChocolateForrest E Mars Jr. Chocolate History Research Grant

Hoosier Cake, Choc-Ola, and Maple Buns: Indiana’s Chocolate Legacy

Learn about chocolate’s origins, discuss the etymology of the word “Hoosier” and the related evolution/adaptation of John Hoosier Cake, as well as the Hoosier roots of Choc-Ola and the Maple Bun – the latter two invented in Indiana. You will get to taste samples of all ......More

Learn about chocolate’s origins, discuss the etymology of the word “Hoosier” and the related evolution/adaptation of John Hoosier Cake, as well as the Hoosier roots of Choc-Ola and the Maple Bun – the latter two invented in Indiana. You will get to taste samples of all three chocolate treats and get the chance to take home recipe cards to make them yourself! This program is free with general admission. Dates:Sunday, July 6, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30p.m. Location:Clowes This program is made possible through a generous grant from: AMERICAN HERITAGE® ChocolateForrest E Mars Jr. Chocolate History Research Grant

Hoosier Cake, Choc-Ola, and Maple Buns: Indiana’s Chocolate Legacy

Learn about chocolate’s origins, discuss the etymology of the word “Hoosier” and the related evolution/adaptation of John Hoosier Cake, as well as the Hoosier roots of Choc-Ola and the Maple Bun – the latter two invented in Indiana. You will get to taste samples of all ......More

Learn about chocolate’s origins, discuss the etymology of the word “Hoosier” and the related evolution/adaptation of John Hoosier Cake, as well as the Hoosier roots of Choc-Ola and the Maple Bun – the latter two invented in Indiana. You will get to taste samples of all three chocolate treats and get the chance to take home recipe cards to make them yourself! This program is free with general admission. Dates:Sunday, July 6, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30p.m. Location:Clowes This program is made possible through a generous grant from: AMERICAN HERITAGE® ChocolateForrest E Mars Jr. Chocolate History Research Grant

Hoosier Cake, Choc-Ola, and Maple Buns: Indiana’s Chocolate Legacy

Learn about chocolate’s origins, discuss the etymology of the word “Hoosier” and the related evolution/adaptation of John Hoosier Cake, as well as the Hoosier roots of Choc-Ola and the Maple Bun – the latter two invented in Indiana. You will get to taste samples of all ......More

Learn about chocolate’s origins, discuss the etymology of the word “Hoosier” and the related evolution/adaptation of John Hoosier Cake, as well as the Hoosier roots of Choc-Ola and the Maple Bun – the latter two invented in Indiana. You will get to taste samples of all three chocolate treats and get the chance to take home recipe cards to make them yourself! This program is free with general admission. Dates:Sunday, July 6, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30p.m. Location:Clowes This program is made possible through a generous grant from: AMERICAN HERITAGE® ChocolateForrest E Mars Jr. Chocolate History Research Grant

Make & Take: Ink & Quill Pen

Step back in time in Prairietown with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you’ll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Locati......More

Step back in time in Prairietown with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you’ll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.

1836 Prairietown

Hoosier Cake, Choc-Ola, and Maple Buns: Indiana’s Chocolate Legacy

Learn about chocolate’s origins, discuss the etymology of the word “Hoosier” and the related evolution/adaptation of John Hoosier Cake, as well as the Hoosier roots of Choc-Ola and the Maple Bun – the latter two invented in Indiana. You will get to taste samples of all ......More

Learn about chocolate’s origins, discuss the etymology of the word “Hoosier” and the related evolution/adaptation of John Hoosier Cake, as well as the Hoosier roots of Choc-Ola and the Maple Bun – the latter two invented in Indiana. You will get to taste samples of all three chocolate treats and get the chance to take home recipe cards to make them yourself! This program is free with general admission. Dates:Sunday, July 6, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30p.m. Location:Clowes This program is made possible through a generous grant from: AMERICAN HERITAGE® ChocolateForrest E Mars Jr. Chocolate History Research Grant

Hoosier Cake, Choc-Ola, and Maple Buns: Indiana’s Chocolate Legacy

Learn about chocolate’s origins, discuss the etymology of the word “Hoosier” and the related evolution/adaptation of John Hoosier Cake, as well as the Hoosier roots of Choc-Ola and the Maple Bun – the latter two invented in Indiana. You will get to taste samples of all ......More

Learn about chocolate’s origins, discuss the etymology of the word “Hoosier” and the related evolution/adaptation of John Hoosier Cake, as well as the Hoosier roots of Choc-Ola and the Maple Bun – the latter two invented in Indiana. You will get to taste samples of all three chocolate treats and get the chance to take home recipe cards to make them yourself! This program is free with general admission. Dates:Sunday, July 6, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30p.m. Location:Clowes This program is made possible through a generous grant from: AMERICAN HERITAGE® ChocolateForrest E Mars Jr. Chocolate History Research Grant