Conner Prairie

Conner Prairie residents had a great time participating in the 2024 Spark!Fishers Street Fair, fun times connecting with our community! ✨ @cityoffishers #Community #ConnerPrairie #ExploreCP

Students problem solved solutions to current issues at Conner Prairie as part of their end of year presentations! These students covered subjects such as: • Removing and replacing invasive species with native plants and grasses • Soil testing, • Improving disability access while maintaining period correct aesthetics and building materials • Adding period correct displays and exhibits Improving drainage • Converting lawns to grasslands to decrease mowing costs and improve habitat and pollination We are so proud of these students! Thank you for hosting them, Conner Prairie!

To improve the lives of individuals and families in Indianapolis, Bank of America is helping address barriers to health and jobs by investing in Conner Prairie! Through the bank’s recent investment and partnership, the grant will be used to fund our Prairieship program.   Prairieships are generously underwritten by funding from Bank of America. These paid intern positions complete project-specific work across various departments at Conner Prairie. The overarching mission of Prairieships is to provide resume building work experiences for the next generation of museum and cultural institution professionals.   Thanks again to Bank of America for making this all possible! Discover more about Prairieships at Conner Prairie: https://lnkd.in/gcxPTV8W   #Prairieship #ConnerPrairie #ExploreCP

New Blog: “Conner Prairie is Our Happy Place”: https://lnkd.in/gXWfzGK4 "For Tom and Linda Huser, Conner Prairie is their “happy place.” As long-time volunteers and Conner Society donors, the Husers appreciate seeing the impact they have as Conner Prairie continues to evolve." Keep reading: https://lnkd.in/gXWfzGK4 We hope to bring you more Donor Spotlights throughout the year. #ConnerPrairieBlog #ConnerPrairie #ExploreCP #Spotlight

Marianne works to make sure camp is a magical experience for everyone that attends. We host over 3,000 Adventure Campers each summer, plus dozens of families for our We Can Camp programs. #SpotlightCP #ConnerPrairie #ExploreCP #StepIntoTheStory #Indiana #EmployeeSpotlight #campsandrec #summercamp #recprogram

New Blog: Partnering to Protect the White River: Conner Prairie and the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust: https://lnkd.in/gQhaT3U9 "For 22 years, the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust has provided more than $1.2 million in support of Conner Prairie’s mission. Today, we partner with the Trust on initiatives within Conner Prairie and the broader community, focused on protecting and educating about the importance of nature and waterways in central Indiana." Keep reading: https://lnkd.in/gQhaT3U9 Image: David Hillman, Senior Program Officer at Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, at Treetop Outpost. #ConnerPrairieBlog #ConnerPrairie #ExploreCP

We are hiring for multiple positions across several departments. Who do you know that would make a great addition to our team? Please send them our way! https://lnkd.in/denyw8T9 #stepintothestory #nowhiring #indiana

In 2023, our goal was and continues to be “changing the way the world views and uses museums”. In this video that premiered at our 2024 Annual Meeting Tuesday, we Reflect back on what Conner Prairie has done and look Forward at what Conner Prairie will continue to do for our guests, the community and beyond. In 2024, we invite you to Reflect Forward. More on our 2024 Annual Meeting: https://lnkd.in/efjXMqu #AnnualMeetingCP #ConnerPrairie #ExploreCP #StepIntoTheStory #Indiana #ReflectForwardCP

It's been a busy Invasive Species Action Month in Hamilton County. This guest blog for Conner Prairie was a fun opportunity to prove that my biology and history degrees do go together after all! https://lnkd.in/eP6Urt5E

Our Senior Program Officer David Hillman was excited to participate in the dedication and ribbon-cutting for The Trails at Conner Prairie last week! "Connor Prairie is an important cultural destination and community amenity. When conversations began about connecting Connor Prairie with surrounding trail systems, the Trust was excited to be involved in a project that would give residents more access to open spaces and the White River. We are confident the trails will enhance the quality of life for residents, provide more areas for outdoor recreation, and improve the river’s health through habitat restoration and protection." - Kent Agness, trustee (Picture courtesy of the Indiana Wildlife Federation)