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	Conner Prairie - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Conner Prairie is a living history museum in Fishers, Indiana that preserves the historic Conner farm and recreates part of life in Indiana in the 19th century on the White River.
		Conner Prairie features several permanent attractions and numerous semi-regular events, including "Mystery on the Prairie" murder mystery evenings, the Headless Horseman ride in the autumn, candlelight tours, and country fair.
		The genuine Conner brick house and barn are preserved as a museum.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Conner_Prairie (366 words)

	Story071105Forum
		The agreement--which frees Conner Prairie from Earlham's control and calls for two new not-for-profits to oversee finances and operations--still is subject to court approval, but the attorney general believes the most difficult work is over.
		He recommended Conner Prairie be set free along with its portion of the shared endowment, which would be controlled by separate boards focused only on the well-being of the museum.
		Conner Prairie would get 830 acres of land and a total of $94 million: $85 million immediately from the endowment, another $6.5 million within five years and Earlham's $2.5 million stake in a neighboring golf course.
	www.ibj.com /daily/html/story071105forum.html (1453 words)

	connerprairie (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Conner Prairie is a place to hear, see and participate in the stories of our American past.
		Conner Prairie's mission is to serve as a local, regional and national center for education and activities exploring the lives, times and values of the 1800s in America.
		Conner Prairie staff members strive to accurately research and interpret the past and to create public programs that bring 19th -century events and situations into clear focus for visitors.
	www.hccvb.org /Attractions/connerprairie/connerprairie.html (312 words)

	Connor Prairie (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Conner Prairie, an Earlham Museum, is an AAM accredited open-air living history museum located in Fishers, Indiana.
		Conner Prairie features a modern Museum Center, special facilities, and four historic areas: the 1836 village of Prairietown, the 1823 William and Elizabeth Conner Home, the Pioneer Adventure Area and the new Lenape Camp and McKinnen's Trading Post.
		In 1989 Conner Prairie was the only museum awarded the highest ratings in both authenticity and entertainment value by US News and World Report.
	www.museumlearning.org /Connorprairie.html (164 words)

	The William Conner housesite (12 H 608), an early 20-th century rural residence in Hamilton County, Indiana by Huser, ...
		Furthermore, Conner served as a state representative for several terms, aided in the initiation of the National Republican Party in Indiana, was a long-time member of the Masonic Order, and was a charter member of the Indiana Historical Society.
		Although Conner lived in the house until only 1837, his sons and their families are believed to have continued to reside in the house until 1874.
		Although thick cultural deposits that may be 20th- century fill were found to be present in the yard southeast of the house, and soil stratification of the house perimeter was found to have been extensively disturbed during the 1935 restoration, substantial undisturbed 19th-century remains were found to be present in the house yard.
	www.gbl.indiana.edu /abstracts/91/huser_91.html (908 words)

	Opinion Story 1
		Carter's idea for ending the years-old struggle over Conner Prairie's future should be the beginning of the end of its seven months in the wilderness.
		Eli Lilly donated the Conner Prairie land to Earlham and entrusted the college with Eli Lilly and Co. shares that were to be used primarily to benefit Conner Prairie.
		Earlham and Conner Prairie will both be well-served by the quick resolution of a battle that's already gone on far too long.
	www.ibj.com /html/opinion_story_1.html (476 words)

	» History as Simulation: Conner Prairie’s “Follow the North Star” (beelerspace)
		Conner Prairie, a “living history” museum in Fishers, Indiana, designed and maintains the “Follow the North Star” program.
		Conner Prairie emphasized that they did not give refunds, and that the program would occur rain or shine.
		Conner Prairie had given us an objective, and then distributed obstacles throughout the “track” to prevent us from reaching that objective.
	www.beelerspace.com /?p=1003 (2175 words)

	Conner Prairie (Summer, 1998) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Conner Prairie is an award-winning living history museum specializing in 19th-century United States history.
		Visitors from all over the world make their way through Prairietown, Conner Prairie’s historic village, and marvel at the sights and sounds of 19th-century life.
		As an intern at Conner Prairie, I planned and designed exhibits and assisted the collections department with the preservation, researching, and cataloging of artifacts.
	www.angelfire.com /mi2/amyperkins/conner.html (195 words)

	Conner Prairie keeps history alive (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Conner Prairie is a nationally acclaimed living- history museum located at 13400 Allisonville Road.
		The historic areas -- 1816 Lenape Indian Camp, 1836 Prairietown, 1886 Liberty Corner, the Conner Homestead and PastPort and the Museum Center and indoor exhibits -- are open from 9:30 a.m-5 p.m.
		William Conner, a fur trader, land speculator and Indian agent, was an early resident of Hamilton County who eventually went on to become a state representative.
	www.topics.com /articles/0/055455-9380-P.html (187 words)

	Conner Prairie, Fishers, Indiana
		It may be a rare 2- to 4-year-old who can absorb much history, but Conner Prairie can provide a first glimpse into what it was like to live in the old days — yes, even the days predating 2000.
		Prairie Tykes classes (which have a separate fee) are intended for ages 2 to 5 and include a snack, story, craft lesson, and brief outdoor experience, such as a visit to the henhouse or apple orchard.
		Conner Prairie is in the town of Fishers, just northeast of Indianapolis.
	www.babycenter.com /refcap/65211.html (734 words)

	Living History at Conner Prairie
		Conner Prairie is for those of you who enjoy the ``living history'' approach to history.
		The village was restored by the Eli Lilly Foundation, donated to Earlham College (Purdue turned it down!), and appears as it might have in the early 1800's.
		Conner Prairie is north 7 miles (on the left).
	www.cs.purdue.edu /gsb/CSGradGuide/node101.html (215 words)

	Museum News: The Heartland Is Alive
		One of six major buildings is a two-story brick house, once home to the family of William Conner, who lived on the land from 1800-37 and helped take the area from wilderness to settled state.
		Recently, Conner Prairie has made a name for itself by pushing the envelope with its immersive “Live the Prairie” programs that don’t shy away from harsh, historical facts.
		William Conner was one of the first interpreters among the Delaware and the settlers and married a Native American woman, Mekinges.
	www.aam-us.org /pubs/mn-heartland-story.cfm (1358 words)

	Quick List Index (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Conner Prairie located in Fishers Indiana is one of America's finest living history museums.
		Connor Prairie is an open-air living history museum which serves as a center for research and education about the lives, times, attitudes and values of the early 19th century settlers in the Old Northwest Territory.
		Conner Prairie includes a museum center, special facilities and five historic areas which are set on 210 acres along the White River.
	www.projectview.org /Contact/QuickListProviders/ConnerPrairie.QL.htm (288 words)

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		Conner who had six children with his Delaware wife Mekinges was faced many critical choices, but hard choices had become a way of life for him.
		Conner Prairie's fictional village of Prairietown represents such a place.
		At Conner Prairie, continuing archaeological study shows evidence of Paleo-Indian activity dating from 10,000 to 8,000 BC along the White River.
	www.rvtravelog.com /connerp.dir/connerp1.htm (498 words)

	Conner Prairie Living History Museum on AroundIndy.com
		Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers, Hamilton County.
		Contact the venue or its designated ticket agent for ticket prices, any applicable cover charges, availability of tickets, etc. All events are subject to change or cancellation, especially outdoor events.
		Official logo is a trademark of Conner Prairie Living History Museum.
	www.aroundindy.com /connerprairie.php (2579 words)

	VBBA--Conner Prairie (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		From the Conner Prairie website: When Conner Prairie opens the first phase of its new 1886 Farm and Rural Crossroads next April, visitors will have frequent opportunities to watch and participate in recreated 19th-century base ball matches.
		Unlike today’s game, balls and strikes were not called, catching a ball on one bounce was an out, players fielded the ball without the aid of a glove and players were prohibited from arguing.
		Conner Prairie is looking for adult and youth volunteers interested in participating in the museum’s vintage base ball club.
	www.vbba.org /teams/connerprairie.html (177 words)

	AAA Traveler Magazine - Conner Prairie
		To plan your Conner Prairie trip, stop by your nearest AAA service office for maps, TripTiks and TourBook guides.
		I want to go again!” was the consensus among the squadron of children nestled against their parents in the straw of the Headless Horseman hayride at Conner Prairie, northeast of Indianapolis.
		Conner Prairie’s mission is to be a research and education center about the lives, times, attitudes, and values of early 19th-century settlers in Indiana.
	www.ouraaa.com /traveler/0109/hayrides_m.html (1151 words)

	2004 SBC Annual Meeting - Southern Baptist Convention (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Conner Prairie Pioneer Settlement is a living history museum depicting the lifestyles and experiences of Indiana settlers through three historic settings on 210 acres along the White River.
		The third area is the 1886 Liberty Corner with a covered bridge, a Quaker Meeting House and a farmstead with the home, barn, etc. The Conner Prairie Museum Center contains exhibits and an orientation film.
		The last departure from Conner Prairie is at 5:00pm.
	www.sbcannualmeeting.org /sbc04/conner.asp (161 words)

	Electronic Field Trips - Conner Prairie Museum
		Conner Prairie is a large, open-air living history museum made up of five distinct historic areas, a modern museum center and over 1,400 acres of natural beauty.
		Join Conner Prairie educators and 1836 travelers for a program about the settling of Indiana.
		Modern-day members of the Delaware tribe from Oklahoma travel to Conner Prairie to present a special program on the history and culture of Native Americans in Indiana.
	www.cesa10.k12.wi.us /services/educational_technology/field_trips/cpm.htm (503 words)

	Conner Prairie : indy.org
		Conner Prairie's annual events include Follow the North Star (April, Nov.), Indiana Festival (June), Glorious Fourth (July), Country Fair (Sept.), Headless Horseman (Oct.).
		Participants in Conner Prairie’s renowned program, Follow the North Star, face uncertainty with every step as fugitive slaves traveling the Underground Railroad.
		Conner Prairie’s Prairietown brings 1836 Indiana to life.
	www.indy.org /indianapolis/web/jsp/whattodo/detail.jsp?printable=true&c=7010719:connerprairie:showhide (529 words)

	Filed Senate Resolution 0035
		Whereas, Conner Prairie is a living history museum with year-round programs and exhibitions, hands-on activities for children and adults, heritage classes, family fun and lifelong learning;
		That the Indiana General Assembly recognizes Conner Prairie as a leading resource for education in the state of Indiana and acknowledges the importance of teaching the past to influence our future.
		The Secretary of the Senate is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this resolution to John Herbst, Chief Operating Officer of Conner Prairie.
	www.in.gov /legislative/bills/2000/SRESF/SR0035.html (405 words)

	Country Inns & Suites By Carlson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Conner Prairie is a large, open-air living history museum made up of five distinct historic areas, a modern museum center and more than 1,400 acres of natural beauty.
		The museum's mission is to serve as a local, regional and national center for education and activities exploring the lives, times and values of the 1800s in America.
		Conner Prairie staff members strive to accurately research and interpret the past and to create pubic programs that bring 19th-century events and situations into clear focus for visitors.
	www.countryinns.com /offers/displayDetail.do?offerId=721718 (281 words)

	Online Resources
		Conner Prairie is an open-air museum located in Fishers, Indiana.
		This site contains good general information on what a prairie is, prairie cemeteries, the role of fire, and it contains a featured prairie section with good photographs.
		The Prairie Enthusiasts is a grassroots, volunteer organization concerned with the maintenance and recovery of prairie and oak savanna of Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
	ed.fnal.gov /talks/ia_prairie/stud_bkgrd.shtml (979 words)

	The Indiana Law Blog: Ind. Courts - Appeals Court intervening in Conner Prairie lawsuit
		"Appeals court intervening in Conner Prairie lawsuit" is the headline of a brief story today in the Indianapolis Star.
		This dispute between the Indiana Attorney General and Earlham College over the future control of Conner Prairie has thus been taken to a new level.
		The Indiana Court of Appeals agreed this week to intervene in a Hamilton County lawsuit over the future control of Conner Prairie.
	indianalawblog.com /archives/2005/01/ind_courts_appe.html (419 words)

	CD Baby: BITTERSWEET AND BRIERS: A Conner Prairie Christmas
		This album presents Christmas music that was enjoyed in early America through 1886 to reflect the historical interpretation presented at Conner Prairie, a living history museum.
		Each Christmas The Conner Prairie by Candlelight tour portrays the holiday traditions and celebrations of Prairietown residents.
		For this album, the band chose carols that reflect the cultures represented at Conner Prairie: German, Scottish, English, French and American.
	www.cdbaby.com /cd/bitswt (205 words)

	Persimmons gives Conner Prairie more than a museum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Persimmons, the restaurant at Conner Prairie, may be the most ambitious restaurant operating at a local museum.
		If you plan to visit Persimmons on a night when Symphony on the Prairie is playing, there are a few things to consider.
		Those who have avoided dining at Conner Prairie for its "no alcohol" tradition should be aware that those restrictions have been relaxed.
	www2.indystar.com /articles/0/066622-9990-P.html (898 words)

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