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Civil War Journey at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park
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Conner House Before and After Restoration
No full textIn 1934 Eli Lilly, Indianapolis businessman, president of the Indiana Historical Society, and longtime friend of Indiana history, purchased the house and about 400 acres of farmland. This allowed him to combine his historical pursuits with his interest in farming. He set out immediately to preserve and restore the house. Historic preservation was in its infancy during the 1930s; Lilly did all he could to familiarize himself with aims, objectives and techniques of the work.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana - Conner Prairie Interactive History Park Journe
Balloon Voyage at Conner Prairie
No full textToday, Conner Prairie is an independent "Interactive History Park." Guests discover what it was like to live and play in Indiana’s past. The museum grounds are divided into different eras in history: 1836 Prairietown, Lenape (Delaware Indian) Camp, and an 1863 Civil War Journey. In 2009 an 1859 Balloon Voyage was added. From April to October, themed activities and programming are offered. Every visit is a unique adventure giving an authentic look into history.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce
Conner Prairie Pottery Shop
No full textRestoring the pottery shop at Conner Prairie.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana - Conner Prairie Interactive History Park Journe
Conner Prairie Interactive History Park
No full textToday, Conner Prairie is an independent "Interactive History Park." Guests discover what it was like to live and play in Indiana’s past. The museum grounds are divided into different eras in history: 1836 Prairietown, Lenape (Delaware Indian) Camp, and an 1863 Civil War Journey. In 2009 an 1859 Balloon Voyage was added. From April to October, themed activities and programming are offered. Every visit is a unique adventure giving an authentic look into history.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana - Conner Prairie Interactive History Park Journe
Hearthside Supper in the Conner House
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William Conner
No full textWilliam Conner grew up north of Detroit in close contact with Indians. In 1800 he and his brother moved to Indiana and established a trading post in Delaware Town on the White River. He married the daughter of a chief and was known for fair dealings with Indians. Conner’s log house became a landmark for Delaware Indians and newly arriving settlers in central Indiana. Officially licensed as a trader, he served as a liaison between the government and Native Americans.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana - Conner Prairie Interactive History Park Journe
Trading Post and Cabin at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park
No full textIn 1963 Lilly decided to convey Conner Prairie Farm to Earlham College with the stipulation that the Conner house and the 58 surrounding acres be maintained in perpetuity and be open to the public. Lilly was interested in the educational potential of the property. In 1969 planning began for a pioneer village depicting the early 1800s. In the early 1970s major expansion began by moving additional old buildings to the site and laying out a village appropriate to the Indiana frontier of 1836.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana - Conner Prairie Interactive History Park Journe
Eugene Darrach
No full textMr. Darrach owned William Conner's farm prior to Eli Lilly.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana - Conner Prairie Interactive History Park Journe
Eli Lilly and Conner Prairie Farm Associates
No full textLilly wanted to have the experience and challenges farming brought. He sought expert agricultural advice and insisted that his employees “work with the team spirit of an Indiana basketball aggregation.” His farm animals won ribbons, but the farm never turned a profit, so eventually he embarked on a different course that would provide for the future of the property as a historic site.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana - Conner Prairie Interactive History Park Journe
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