Civil War Days at Conner Prairie
Reenactor Registration
Event: Saturday, May 15 & Sunday, May 16, 2010
Program
The event will feature:
- Authentic military camps
- Scripted battle on Saturday and Sunday
- Union and Confederate military drills and demonstrations
- Sutlers
- Fritz Klein as Abraham Lincoln
- Khabir Shareef and Storytellers Drum
Program details and additions will be posted here as they are confirmed. Check back frequently to view the updated schedule.
Questions?
Please call Dan Schoeneberg or Jim Willaert at 317.776.6000 or submit your questions to civilwar@connerprairie.org
Event
Civil War Days will be open to the public on:
- Saturday, May 15; 10 am-5 pm
- Sunday, May 16; 11 am-5 pm
Arrival & Set-up
Check-in for registered participants begins Friday, May 14 at 1 pm.
Set-up begins Friday, May 14 at 1 pm.
Due to heavy traffic earlier in the day, all participants should arrive and register at or after the above mentioned time. The registration tent will not open until 4 pm. After checking in, you may drive to your camp for set-up, but all cars must be moved to the parking lot by 9 am on Saturday, May 15.
Check-in Hours
- 1 pm - midnight on Friday, May 14
- 6 am - 10 am on Saturday, May 15
- After 10 am Saturday, check-in at Great Hall inside Welcome Center
If you arrive after midnight on Friday, please be sure and check-in at the registration tent after 6 am on Saturday morning.
Registration
There are two ways to register. You can register online OR print the registration form, complete it and mail it back to us (see links below). Confirmation letters will be sent via email whenever possible. Dependents under age 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian and be included on the guardian's registration.
Camps
Military and civilian camps will be located throughout the grounds of Conner Prairie. Since many units need to depart prior to 5 pm on Sunday, some camp locations have been designated outside of the historic villages. These locations will be assigned to units who indicate a need to depart during the park's operating hours. This will allow vehicles to safely access these camp areas for load out after the completion of the battle on Sunday afternoon.
No vehicles will be allowed in the 1836 village prior to 5 pm on Sunday.
Amenities
The camp area is close to the Welcome Center, restrooms and the museum's historic areas. Firewood, water and straw are provided. One complimentary admission ticket to the museum will be provided to each registered participant. Additional admission tickets are available for purchase on the day of the event.
Sutlers & Food Vendors
Food is available for purchase at Conner Prairie and on-site food vendors. Civil War period sutlers will be on-site during event hours.
Saturday Evening Dance
A dance for reenactors and participants will be held on Saturday evening.
Bounties
A limited number of bounties are available for this event:
- Artillery—6 guns—$250/gun
- Cavalry—24 horses—$50/horse
- Infantry/Medical—25 units—$30/unit
Bounties will be awarded based on date of registration.
Units must participate in both days' battles to qualify for bounty.
Infantry units must field at least 15 soldiers for each battle to qualify for the bounty.
Bounties will be paid after the battle on Sunday afternoon.
Rules and Policies
Event guidelines are in place to ensure the safety of the reenactors, staff and visitors. Signing the registration form indicates your agreement to abide by these rules and policies.
Lodging—Hotels & Campgrounds
Modern camping is not available at Conner Prairie. Modern accommodations are available at these nearby hotels and campgrounds.
Hampton Inn North
12197 N. Meridian St
Carmel, IN
317.843.1100
Holiday Inn
9780 North by Northeast Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN
317.578.9000
Holiday Inn Express
9790 North by Northeast Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN
317.578.2000
White River Campground (Hamilton County Parks & Recreation)
11299 E. 234th St
Cicero, IN 46034
317.984.2705
Location & Directions
Conner Prairie is located northeast of Indianapolis in Fishers, IN just six miles north of I-465 at 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038. You can reach us by phone at 317.776.6006 or 800.966.1836.
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