Hearthside Suppers

January 4 through March 16 - Friday, Saturday and Sunday Costumed hosts will guide you through meal preparation as you try your hand at 19th-century cooking techniques. After all of your hard work, enjoy a delicious meal in the historic ambiance of the Conner House. Complete your evening with parlor games and a tour of the home. Recommended for ages 10 & older. 6-9 pm. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 317.776.6006 or 800.966.1836. Cost: $45/person ($40/member)

Follow the North Star

April – 11-12, 18-19, 25-26
November – 6-8, 13-15, 20-22
Play the role of a fugitive slave and encounter a wide range of people and events, including a slave sale, a belligerent transplanted Southerner, a reluctantly helpful farm wife, a slave hunter, a Quaker family and more. Learn what it meant to risk everything for freedom. This award-winning program is recommended for ages 12 & older. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 317.776.6006 or 800.966.1836. 6:30-8:30 pm. Cost: $19/person ($16/member)

Sheep to Blanket

April 18-20
Start with the sheep and end with a blanket! Learn about Conner Prairie’s historic breeds of sheep and watch as skilled hands remove their wooly winter coats. Try your hand at spinning, dying and weaving wool into cloth. Free with museum admission.

Civil War Days

May 17 & 18
Honor America’s veterans with a weekend full of Civil War battle re-enactments, artillery demonstrations and infantry drills! Go back in time to the 1860s and talk with a soldier, enlist in the Army and visit an infantry camp or field hospital. Free with museum admission.

Indiana Festival

June 7 & 8
Experience and enjoy a wide variety of dance, music, food and art showcasing the diverse cultures and heritage of Indiana. See demonstrations and shop from skilled artisans and craftsmen representing the artist's cultural heritage in areas of painting, jewelry, basketry, furniture, glass, woodworking, textiles and more. Admission charged.

Glorious Fourth

July 4-6
Celebrate America’s heritage during this popular annual event! The Fourth of July has always been important to Americans. See how this celebration has changed (or not changed) over the years! March with the Prairietown militia as it musters, taste some homemade ice cream and join in an historic base ball game. Wave the red, white and blue as you listen to some patriotic music. With special activities in each historic area, there is something for the entire family! Free with museum admission.

Country Fair

Sept. 19-21
Celebrate your Indiana farm heritage! Experience a re-created 1886 agricultural fair in Liberty Corner complete with tool, garden and textile displays, livestock exhibitions, farm equipment and the mysterious Tent of Wonders. Discover antique tractors, threshing machines and more! This is your chance to see how farming has evolved over the years. Then, it’s time for fun and games through our hands-on activities. Grind corn, meet the animals, participate in agricultural equipment demonstrations, sample heirloom apples and enjoy festival foods and music. Don’t forget to visit the Museum Shop to stock up on your favorite fall foods and décor. Gather the family, have some fall fun and explore your Indiana farm heritage. Free with museum admission. 

Headless Horseman

October 17-19, 22-26, 29-30
Spooky tales around the campfire, old-fashioned Halloween games, barn dancing, seasonal crafts and haunted hayrides…It sounds like Conner Prairie is being taken over by everyone’s favorite October event, Headless Horseman. Huddle close in the haywagon because the Headless Horseman has been known to make appearances in the past and this year is probably no different! It’s a frightfully fun evening for the entire family. Be sure to bring your appetite…seasonal foods and snacks will be available for purchase! Admission charged.

Gingerbread Village

December 1-30 – Tuesday-Sunday
Feast your eyes on gingerbread creations of all shapes and sizes from talented professional bakers, pastry chefs and non-professional bakers. See a festive display of gingerbread houses, churches and historic buildings with intricate designs and colorful trimmings! Free with museum admission.