FUN GUIDE SUMMER JUNE — AUGUST 2019 R E V I R E T I H W CAUTION Steep Slope Sta Only Pra irie to wn P o rtal Private Private Private Private ENTRANCE Private Private 1863 Civil War Journey: Nature Walk Animal Encounters RaidALLISONVILLE on Indiana ROAD River Crossing Play Area 1836 Prairietown Lenape Indian Camp (Opens May 25) Treetop Outpost William Conner House 1859 Balloon Voyage 2 STREET ST 131 Walking Distances Welcome Center to Lenape: .08 mi Lenape to William Conner House: .06 mi William Conner House to Prairietown Portal: .10 mi Prairietown Portal to Civil War Journey: .12 mi Prairietown Portal to Golden Eagle Inn: .08 mi Golden Eagle Inn to Welcome Center: .09 mi Welcome Center to Civil War Journey: .30 mi R Welcome Center to Treetop Outpost: .30 mi E V I R E T I H W CAUTION Steep Slope Sta Only Pra irie to wn P o rtal Private Private Private Private Welcome Center ENTRANCE Private Private Create.Connect Makesmith™ Restrooms Water Fountain ALLISONVILLE ROAD Workshop Food Shady Spot Craft Corner Tram Sunscreen Shopping Quiet Spot Discovery Station 3 STREET ST 131 PLAN YOUR VISIT ADMISSION Adults $18, Youth $13, Seniors $17 Members and youth under 2: free EXPERIENCE 1859 BALLOON VOYAGE Separate tickets required WITH General HISTORY Admission. Check connerprairie.org for flight AS A GROUP status. Group tours Bring your group of 15 or ACCESS PASS AND MILITARY more and let us plan your perfect day! Reservations ADMISSION RELIEF recommended. Discounted admission information is available online at connerprairie.org. Birthday parties Make your birthday “historic”— we’ll provide FOOD AND SHOPPING the scenery, crafts, and Members save 10% on all purchases! party space for up to 25 guests (ages 2–12). CAFÉ ON THE COMMON Enjoy lunch or grab a snack at the café. Contact Guest Services Select from a variety of mouth-watering for reservations and options such as deli sandwiches, burgers, information at pizza flats, andsoft serve ice cream. 317-776-6000. Kids menu available. CONNER PRAIRIE STORE Find a wide range of unique Conner Prairie-made pottery and textiles, and Indiana-made food and gift items. Admission is not required to shop. THANK YOU 2018 - 2019 | $25,000+ Partners CORN MAZE AND HORIZON COUNCIL EVENTS MAKESMITH WORKSHOP CONNER CONNECTION MUSEUM THEATRE PROGRAM LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE SCHOOLS OUTREACH CHINESE HOUSE 1859 BALLOON VOYAGE CREATE.CONNECT AND PASSPORT TO HI-TECH AGRICULTURE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE 1859 BALLOON VOYAGE GO EXPLORING 1859 Balloon Voyage. Step into 1859 Lafayette, Ind., and experience the story of aeronaut John Wise’s first successful airmail flight in the U.S. You can fly more than 370 feet into the air in a tethered, helium-filled balloon. The experience is dependent on weather and requires tickets. William Conner House. Explore a treasured piece of Indiana history, built in 1823 and reimagined in 2016. Join the Conner family on their journey through Indiana’s early years in this interactive house, where hands-on activities and materials tell stories about life in 1825. Then, stroll through the nearby heirloom gardens and learn about weaving and textile arts at the Loom House. Animal Encounters. Get up close and interact with your favorite farm friends. Ask our animal specialists about our historical breeds of livestock, how our animals are cared for year-round on our grounds, and how Conner Prairie plays an important role in preserving these rare breeds. Lenape Indian Camp. Explore the life, culture, and relationship between the Lenape Indians and American fur traders in 1816 when Indiana became a state. Negotiate a deal at the trading post, say hello in Lenape, and discover who had power in the Turtle Clan. You might also learn how to throw a tomahawk, tan hides, or fire a flintlock rifle. 1836 Prairietown. Step back in time to a bustling pioneer town where the people, animals, objects, buildings, and daily routines are just as they were in the 19th century. Pick up an achievement card at the Outfitter’s cart and become a herdsman, kitchen helper, sheri®, or merchant. Play games, learn a trade, and help residents with chores. Create.Connect. Venture indoors and play with wind while trying to keep an aircraft aloft. Emulate industrious Hoosiers by designing your own invention in the 1950s patent o¯ce. Challenge yourself by putting wind to work by building a real windmill. Discover how all these science, technology, engineering, and math innovations have created our modern day Indiana and paved our future. This project was made possible in part by the National Science Foundation. 1863 Civil War Journey: Raid on Indiana. Enter the southern Indiana town of Dupont following a raid by Confederate Gen. John Hunt Morgan and his cavalry. Experience life on the northern home front and meet its citizens before deciding if you would enlist in the Army to defend your hometown. This project has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor. River Crossing. Explore an indoor-outdoor playscape for kids of all ages and their grown-ups. Take a river journey under a covered bridge that leads you outdoors to find the Alice Dean at the dock in town. Climb aboard, or try your hand at fishing, piloting a boat down our water table, or putting out a fire with water cannons. Make a splash and cool o® with our exciting splash pad. This historically-themed play area features opportunities to engage your imagination around every corner. Opens May 25. Treetop Outpost. Engage with nature as you explore a 4-story treehouse or unleash your wild side and climb around our one of a kind Fort Hoosier play structure! Dig for buried artifacts from the past, build with your imagination, create art with natural materials, and perform music. Take in the incredible view of the White River or learn about the history and ecology of the waterway at our River Lookout. Grab a seat in the Treetop Classroom and listen to nature chats, performances, and storytelling that highlight the richness of the natural world around us. The nearby Treetop Workshop o®ers unique making opportunities and provides adventure backpacks for the Nature Walk so you’ll have all the tools you need to take a closer look at the plants and animals that call this land home and have for almost 200 years. Makesmith™ Workshop. Roll up your sleeves and express your creativity in our year-round exhibit Makesmith™ Workshop, where visitors of all ages can tinker with real tools and materials. Explore textiles, wood, metal, and more while getting a hands-on experience of what our historic tradespeople do every day. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Discovery Station. Children ages 8 and younger can play, explore, and build their very own hideaways. They can climb up a tree-like structure, read inside a book hive, pretend to be a farmer or storekeeper, listen to stories, or dress up as a critter. Toddlers and crawlers have a tot-friendly space just for them. In Craft Corner, young artists can experiment with a variety of materials to create awesome art and cool crafts. 7 Make it a Historic Wedding Gift! Visit the Conner Prairie Store for the best in vintage home goods- just in time for all those Summer weddings. MEMBERS SAVE 10%! 8 EVENTS Understory Strolls May 18 & July 20 Take a guided walk through in select non-public areas of our grounds exploring the flora that lives below the tree canopy. Sunset Flights Select Thursdays, June 6 - September 5 Step into the gondola of our tethered balloon and see Conner Prairie from a new perspective during our Sunset Flights. Enter the Outdoors June 8 Come celebrate and explore the abundant natural wonders of Indiana’s outdoors. Juneteenth June 15 & 16 Come learn about and celebrate the history of Juneteenth and its significance in African American history. Father’s Day Lunch June 16 Bring all of the fathers in your life to enjoy a picnic bu®et at Conner Prairie. Come for the food, stay for the history. June 20, August 15 & October 4 JOIN US FOR THIS BRAND-NEW SERIES! Chautauqua is where curious adults can get their think on – and their drink on – at a thought-provoking, interactive, and social event! Prairietown Wedding June 22 & 23 How were weddings celebrated in the early 1800s in Indiana? Come find out as you help celebrate a matrimony in Prairietown. Kiln Burn June 29 The Barker Brothers have a kiln load of wares ready to fire. Come find out how a white hot fire and some table salt put the “finish” on the pottery. Glorious Fourth July 4 Join the citizens of Prairietown in celebration of the country’s birthday! Memory café July 20 Join us for a Memory Café – a welcoming, safe, space for individuals with Alzheimer’s or any type of the Dementia, and their caregivers. First Responders Day July 27 Conner Prairie is honoring those who protect and serve our community. History Science Theatre 1800 July 27 & 28 Come and explore some hands on science activities that are directly tied to history. Prairietown Funeral August 10 & 11 It is not only happy events that bring together a community. Learn how people viewed death and mourned in 19th century America. Open Early for Autism August 24 The Conner Prairie Welcome Center will be open an hour early for those with Sensory Di®erences and their families. Homeschool Days August 27 On this day, any homeschool family can visit Conner Prairie for less.