EXPLORE! Their Story Mirrors Indiana’S Transition from Territory to State
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HELPFUL TIPS AND INFORMATION DAILY SCHEDULE • Guests under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Lenape Indian Camp • Strollers and Wagons are now available for rental during your visit. • 11:30am and 3:30pm: Make and Take your own piece of coil $5 each. pottery. • Please keep food in designated areas. The Designated Picnic area is • Ongoing: See demonstrations of various historic skills. READY. SET. available on a first come-first served basis for lunches brought from home. William Conner House • Ongoing: Explore the lives of the Conner family and find out how • Watch for bumpy roads and paths in the historic areas. EXPLORE! their story mirrors Indiana’s transition from territory to state. • You may take pictures on your visit, but for personal use only. No tripods please. Animal Encounters at the Golden Eagle Inn Ongoing: Animal display and care • Wheelchairs and Accessibility Maps are available in the Welcome • Center at the Ticket Desk. Prairietown • No weapons allowed on the property. • Ongoing: Step into a day in the life of 1836 • Conner Prairie is smoke-free (this includes e-cigarettes). Thank you for not smoking/vaping. 1863 Civil War Journey • Ongoing: Talk with soldiers and civilians about their • Conner Prairie staff may take photos of you for promotional use. If perspectives on the war. you’re camera shy, please ask for a special sticker at the Ticket Desk so our photographer knows not to photograph you. 1859 Balloon Voyage • New Exhibit Coming July 2021 Covid -19 procedures Exploring Conner Prairie grounds with your safety in mind. Effective May 17, 2021: Guests will be strongly encouraged Treetop Outpost Workshop to wear masks if not vaccinated while inside historical buildings, on the • 12:30 - 3:30pm: Make and Take Basket Weaving grounds and in the Welcome Center. Café on the Common (next to 1859 Balloon Voyage) 10a.m. - 5p.m. Choose from fresh made deli sandwiches, fresh salads, pizza flats and our VISITING CONNER PRAIRIE famous Mrs. Conner’s Chicken Salad Sandwich! General Admission advance online tickets are recommended for Don’t miss out on our Soft Serve ice cream and non-members. Tickets at the gate are $2 higher. Members may Slushies. Kids menu available. Save time - use QR code to order! check in at the gate with a member card and photo ID, guest tickets Conner Prairie Store (located inside the may be purchased online to receive the discount. Welcome Center) 10a.m. - 5:30p.m. Stop by for Hours: Tuesday - Sunday | 10am - 5pm treasures to take home after your visit. Conner Prairie made pottery mugs, prairie sun bonnets, If you see someone with this logo on their cute plush animals and of course old fashion toys nametag; it means that they have been and candy! Limited capacities in the store will be trained in Dementia Friendly/Sensory followed to ensure social distancing. Friendly practices. They can give you any additional assistance. Many thanks to our leading partners! BECOME A MEMBER TODAY Apply the cost of today’s admission toward a membership! Visit the Membership desk for details or call 317.776.6000 within seven days of your visit to apply your tickets after you return MEMBER home. HORIZON COUNCIL Connect with us! R E V I R E T I H TREETOP OUTPOST W CAUTION WILLIAM CONNER HOUSE Steep Slope 16 LENAPE INDIAN CAMP 12 15 14 17 11 13 27 31 32 33 10 28 29 Sta Only 19 18 Pra irie to wn P o rtal 41 20 45 34 49 Private Private 21 22 ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS 6 4 42 3 23 43 35 Private 24 36 Private 5 2 9 25 30 1859 BALLOON VOYAGE 48 Private 8 1 26 1836 PRAIRIETOWN 46 47 38 39 40 7 Private 44 1863 CIVIL WAR JOURNEY 37 WELCOME CENTER ENTRANCE & EXIT TO GROUNDS Private Private Walking Distances Welcome Center to Lenape: .08 mi Lenape to William Conner House: .06 mi William Conner House to Prairietown Portal: .10 mi Restrooms Food Prairietown Portal to Civil War Journey: .12 mi Prairietown Portal to Golden Eagle Inn: .08 mi Shopping Shady Spot Golden Eagle Inn to Welcome Center: .09 mi Welcome Center to Civil War Journey: .30 mi Welcome Center to Treetop Outpost: .30 mi Quiet Spot Baby’s Room upon request. 1863 Civil War Journey: Treetop Outpost 1836 Prairietown William Conner House Animal Encounters 1859 Balloon Voyage Other Raid onALLISONVILLE Indiana ROAD Engage with nature as you create, Step into the hustle and bustle Explore the lives of the Conner Learn about historical breeds of *New Exhibit opening July 2021 41. Featherston Barn Join fellow Hoosier volunteers to build and investigate. Learn a new of a thriving pioneer town. family and find out how their story livestock and our important role in 34. Balloon Kiosk CLOSED* 42. Ag Adventures at Estridge Family Park defend the state from Confederate outdoor skill, see a unique view of the mirrors Indiana’s transition from preserving them. Temporarily 16. Special Events Cabin 35. Café on the Common 43. Small Picnic Shelter (Private) General John Hunt Morgan and his White River or listen to nature chats. territory to state. relocated to the Golden Eagle Inn. 17. Curtis’ Home & Blacksmith Shop 36. 1859 Balloon Voyage CLOSED* 44. Designated Picnic Area raiders. Animal Encounters 10. Treetop Workshop 18. Sgt. Hastings’ Cabin 27. William Conner House 30. 45. Hilltop Picnic Shelter (Private) 1. Mayfield & Nichols Dry Goods Store 11. Nature Amphitheater 19. Whitaker’s Store 28. Loom House Welcome Center 46. Bayt Pavillion (Private) 2. Quartermaster Station 12. River Lookout 20. Schoolhouse 29. Heirloom Garden Lenape Indian Camp 37. Conner Prairie Store 47. The Apple Store CLOSED 3. Union Camp 13. Treehouse 21. Dr. Campbell’s Office & Home Learn the culture and language of the 48. Trades Studio (Private) 4. Porter Family Home 14. Nature Walk 22. Gregory’s Home 38. Create. Connect Lenape, or Delaware, Indians who lived 49. Prairie House (Private) 5. Field Hospital 15. Fort Hoosier 23. McClure’s Home & Carpenter Shop 39. Discovery Station STREET here from 1795 to 1820. Maker 6. The Raid 24. Baker Brothers’ Pottery Shop 40. Maksesmith Workshop ST activites are happening here. 7. River Crossing Play Area 25. Cabin for Sale 131 8. The Depot Store 26. Golden Eagle Inn 31. Trading Post 9. Covered Bridge 32. Wigwams 33. Lifeways Cabin.