It’s a time honored tradition for families in central Indiana – in celebration of our nation’s freedom, Conner Prairie will celebrate the Glorious Fourth 19th-century-style. Residents of Conner Prairie’s historic areas and guests will celebrate our nation’s birth with patriotic crafts, contests, live period music and so much more!
How far can you spit a watermelon seed? Do you know the 1886 rules of baseball? Visitors to Glorious Fourth can take part in these activities, as well as participate in the singing of the Star Spangled Banner, the militia muster in Prairietown, croquet games and farmhand chores in Liberty Corner. Also, help residents with patriotic decorations and listen to speeches about liberty and freedom. Conner Prairie’s grounds will be buzzing with fun and special programs for the entire family.
Make sure to visit on an empty stomach! Enjoy hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches, strawberry shortcake, lemon shake-ups and roasted corn, for purchase, cookout style.
Free with general admission. Hours are July 4 and 5, 10am-5pm and July 6, 11am-5pm. Conner Prairie will be offering a military discount, July 4 - 6 —admission is free for military personnel and 50 percent off for immediate family members.
For a complete schedule, visit www.connerprairie.org/events/glorious_fourth
Conner Prairie, a nationally acclaimed living history museum located at 13400 Allisonville Rd. in Fishers, is in the greater Indianapolis area, six miles north of I-465. The historic areas – Lenape Indian Camp, 1836 Prairietown, 1886 Liberty Corner, the Conner Homestead and the Museum Center and indoor exhibits – are open to the public April-October, from 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Saturday, and 11am-5pm, Sunday. Closed Easter, Christmas Eve and Day, and New Year’s Eve and Day. Open Thursday-Sunday, April; Tuesday-Sunday, May-September; Wednesday-Sunday, October; for special programs, November-March. General admission: April-October, $11/adult, $10/senior, $7/youth ages 2-12, under 2/free. Memberships available. Museum Shop open year-round – closed Mondays. For more information, call 317.776.6006 or 800.966.1836 or log onto www.connerprairie.org.to verify hours and admission costs for special events and programs, or to make reservations.
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