Indiana Landmarks Mid-Century Modern Home Tour, June 8

Fugate House. Photo provided by Indiana Landmarks and used with written permission.

By Jen Thomas
On behalf of Indiana Landmarks
http://www.indianalandmarks.org/

Indiana Landmarks’ 6th annual “Back to the Future: A Mid-Century Modern Home Tour” on June 8, 2013, will feature five standout homes in Bloomington.

From a 1941 International-style home to a 1969 modern box with an open-air central courtyard, the tour homes exhibit wonderful mid-century features including open floor plans, expansive use of glass, natural materials, and integration with surrounding landscapes.

Owners of mid-century homes opening for the June 8 Back to the Future tour include:

• David and Maureen Martin’s home at 604 S. Meadowbrook Drive
• Ted Jones’ home at 1607 S. Woodruff Lane
• Brad and Sharon Fugate’s home at 2718 East Bluff Court (see photo above)
• Christine Matheu’s home at 1016 S. Highland Avenue
• Eric and Lee Sandweiss’ home at 1033 S. Ballantine Road.

Bloomington Restorations Inc. is co-sponsoring the Back to the Future tour, which is staged with support from Visit Bloomington; Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau; Axis Architecture + Interiors; Scott Owens, RE/MAX Realty; and Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission.

The home tour runs from 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 8.  Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 on the day of the tour.

WHAT
Back to the Future: A Mid-Century Modern Home Tour

WHEN
Saturday, June 8, 1-6 p.m.

WHERE
Day of tour ticket sales and shuttle service originates at Bloomington’s First United Church, 2420 E. 3rd St.

COST
$12 per person in advance. Buy tickets in advance online at Eventbrite (http://backtothefuturehometour2013.eventbrite.com) or at the following locations: Indiana Landmarks Center and Form+Function in Indianapolis, at the Columbus Area Visitors Center, and in Bloomington at Relish and Bloomingfoods locations. $15 per person on the day of the tour at First United Church, 2420 E. 3rd St., Bloomington

WHO
Presented by Indiana Landmarks and Bloomington Restorations Inc.

Indiana Landmarks and its Indiana Modern committee are working to protect Modernist buildings and foster appreciation for the style. Proceeds from the Back to the Future tour support the organization’s efforts to preserve and promote fine examples of Mid-Century Modern architecture throughout the state.

On June 6, the Indiana Modern committee joins the Design Arts Society of the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) to present a free lecture by Miami architect Jorge Hernandez who will discuss Miami Modern – “MiMo” for short – including the threatened Miami Marine Stadium. The free lecture takes place at 6 p.m. in The Toby at IMA.

For more information, call Indiana Landmarks, 317-639-4534 or visit www.indianalandmarks.org.

Editor’s Acknowledgement: JTPR, Inc.

Whitewater Valley Railroad Begins 40th Season

Whitewater Valley Railroad.

By William W. Gray
Whitewater Valley Railroad
http://whitewatervalleyrr.org/

Travel Through Time On Indiana’s Most Scenic Railroad

The Whitewater Valley Railroad (WVRR), an authentic, historic train offering recreational train excursions and events for its 40^th operating season in 2013. Established in 1972, the WVRR is a nonprofit 501(c)3 railroad history organization. It is an operating railroad museum dedicated to the preservation of a historic branch line railroad, the restoration of railroad equipment, and to the conduct of railroad educational programs. The railroad is operated by trained volunteers and all proceeds are used to further the organization’s mission.

Ride the 40th season of the Valley Flyer as it travels from Connersville to historic Metamora, Indiana, a restored canal town. During the 2 hour layover in Metamora, visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, operating replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, and over 100 shops and restaurants. Trains consisting of vintage equipment depart Connersville’s Grand Central Station at 12:01 pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and major holidays, May through October. This train will not operate June 14^th through 23^rd, 2013 due to a Day Out With Thomas in Connersville. Also during the month of May, the Whitewater Limited departs Connersville’s Grand Central Station for Metamora at 10 am on Thursdays and Fridays.

All Aboard with a western twist and join the Circle D Rangers as they protect the Metamora bound Overland Limited every 3rd Saturday May through October excluding June. The Overland Limited also operates a special departure on the 3^rd Sunday in October. Come and see Bandits, Marshals, Robber Barons, Fancy and some Not So Fancy Women as you roll through the scenic countryside. Trains depart Connersville’s Grand Central Station at 12:01 pm.

Cost for these 33-mile round trip excursions is $22 for adults and $14 for children ages 2 to 12. Groups are welcome with group rates of 30 or more. Special school rates are also available.

The popular Twilight Limited Train To Dinner will begin on Friday May 3rd at 6 pm. This train takes riders from Connersville to the Laurel Hotel Restaurant for a delicious pan-fried chicken dinner and other home-cooked meals. The Twilight Limited Train To Dinner operates each month on the first and third Fridays at 6 pm. Total cost for the train ride, meal, tax and tip is $29 for adults and $15 for children ages 2 to 12. Reservations are required for the Twilight Limited Train To Dinner.

Also available on most weekends is the WVRR’s Metamora Local, which offers a 30 minute ride further south from Metamora on the historic Whitewater Branch of the former New York Central Railroad. Some sites along the way include the restored canal, operating canal boat Ben Franklin III, the Duck Creek Aqueduct, working canal lock and the Whitewater Canal Trail.

Come to Connersville, Indiana and return to a time when the railroad moved the nation and the short line railroad was a small town’s best friend.  The WVRR attracts passengers and railroad enthusiasts from all across the United States and Canada. Connersville is situated 65 miles from Cincinnati, Dayton, and Indianapolis, conveniently located in between the three metro areas.

Call 765-825-2054 for more information and reservations or visit the Whitewater Valley Railroad’s Web site at www.whitewatervalleyrr.org and follow on Facebook.

Other entertaining and educational events planned by the Whitewater Valley Railroad’s 40th Season include:

• Whitewater Limited, (FAVORITE) - May 2013 – Enjoy the beautiful Whitewater River Valley between Connersville and Metamora on the Whitewater Limited. These special excursions run every Thursday and Friday during May, departing Connersville’s Grand Central Station at 10:00 am, and allows a two hour stopover in Metamora. Cost for these 33-mile round trip excursions is $22 for adults and $14 for children ages 2 to 12. Groups are welcome with group rates of 30 or more. Special school rates are also available.

• National Train Day with Mr. Abraham Lincoln, (FAVORITE) – May 11, 2013 – President Abraham Lincoln, in July of 1862, signed the Pacific Railroad Bill that put the federal government behind the building of the Transcontinental Railroad project. The Transcontinental Railroad was completed on May 10, 1869. Travel through time as you spend the day with the 16th President Abraham Lincoln on a relaxing train excursion through the Whitewater Valley. Mr. Lincoln will be riding along as you travel along remnants of the Whitewater Canal to the historic town of Metamora. Ask the former president questions and have your photos taken to preserve the memories. Listen to Mr. Lincoln as he delivers a memorable speech before the train departs Metamora for the return to Connersville.

• Mother’s Day Valley Flyer (NEW IMPROVED) – May 12, 2013 – Visit Historic Metamora, Indiana without worrying about parking!! This train departs from our Connersville depot at 12:01 pm. Old Truck Revival will be providing Live Music while onboard for Mom and her guests to enjoy. Platted in 1838, Metamora is a restored canal town. Visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, operating replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aqueduct, and over 100 shops and restaurants during the 2 hour layover. Trains consisting of vintage equipment departs Connersville’s Grand Central Station at 12:01 pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and major holidays, May through October. The Valley Flyer departs Metamora for the return to Connersville at 3:30 pm, arriving at the Connersville Station at 5:00 pm.

• Memorial Day Valley Flyer, (FAVORITE) – May 27, 2013 – Enjoy a relaxing train ride though the scenic Whitewater Valley, on your way to the historic town of Metamora. Enjoy a two hour layover before your return trip to Connersville. Train departs Connersville at 12:01 pm.

• Day Out with Thomas^TM THE GO GO THOMAS TOUR 2013, (FAVORITE) – June 14, 15, 16 & 21, 22, 23, 2013 – The popular public television character Thomas the Tank Engine ^TM chugs into Connersville’s Grand Central Station. The 25-minute train rides are perfect for young children. Enjoy storytelling, live magic, handcar rides, giant family games, bounce house, miniature golf, and posing for pictures with Thomas and Sir Topham Hatt. Tickets Are On Sale Now.

• Connersville Bicentennial Celebration (SPECIAL ONE TIME EVENT) – June 28 – July 7, 2013 – Something for Everybody, Every Day! Ten Big Days and Nights Proudly Celebrating 200 Years of Life in Connersville, Indiana! More information is available at www.connersville200years.com.

• Lasers & Lights Train To Dinner (BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION) – June 28, 2013 – Special running of the Twilight Limited Train to Dinner excursion departing Connersville Grand Central Station. Return back to the Connersville Bicentennial Celebration in time for the downtown Laser Light Show. Limited seating is available and reservations are required. Tickets On Sale Now.

• American Limited Civil War Special, (BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION) – July 4, 2013 – Come along and take a trip back in time with us. Be in the middle of the action as a Union Army detachment protects the US Government Payroll. While along the line a relentless group of Confederate soldiers plan and wait. Enjoy a relaxing train ride though the scenic Whitewater Valley, on your way to the historic town of Metamora. Enjoy a two hour layover before your return trip to Connersville. Train departs Connersville’s Grand Central Station at 12:01 pm. Tickets Are On Sale Now.

• Dinosaur Train™ (NEW) – August 17, 18, 24, & 25, 2013 – Roar…take a ride back to the Jurassic Period on the Dinosaur Train™! Patterned after the hit PBS Television cartoon series, families take an adventurous ride to the Nature Trackers Activity Area where they explore, play and learn about life science, natural history and dinosaurs. Guests will meet their favorite T-Rex, Buddy, find real fossils and dig for dinosaur bones! There is also giant dinosaurs and merchandise! Grab your family and friends and join a fascinating time that only dinosaurs and trains can bring together. Tickets Are On Sale Now.

• The Statesman with Mr. Abraham Lincoln, (FAVORITE) – August 10, September 14 & October 12, 2013 – Spend the day with the 16^th President on this special excursion to Historic Metamora, Indiana. Mr. Lincoln will be riding along in order to present a speech to the good town folk of Metamora. Come along as ask questions and have your photos taken to preserve the memories.

• Valley Flyer to the Metamora Music Festival, (FAVORITE) – August 31 & September 1, 2013, Enjoy a relaxing train ride though the scenic Whitewater Valley as you’re on the way to the historic town of Metamora for the annual Music Festival. Enjoy a two hour layover before your return trip to Connersville. Train departs Connersville at 12:01 pm.

• Labor Day Valley Flyer, (FAVORITE) – September 2, 2013 – Enjoy a relaxing train ride though the scenic Whitewater Valley, on your way to the historic town of Metamora. Enjoy a two hour layover before your return trip to Connersville. Train departs Connersville at 12:01 pm.

• Metamora Canal Days Specials, (FAVORITE) – October 4, 5, & 6, 2013 – Enjoy Metamora Canal Days without worrying about parking. These excursions leave Connersville’s Grand Central Station on Friday Oct 4 at 10:00 am with a 2 hour layover. On Saturday Oct 5 & Sunday Oct 6 at 10:01 am with a 4 hour layover and 12:01 pm with a 2 hour layover. Caboose tickets & rentals are available for all trips. All trains departing Metamora for the return trip to Connersville on October 3 & 4 will combine and depart as one train consist.

• Fall Foliage Flyer, (FAVORITE) - October 2013 – Enjoy the beautiful fall foliage in the Whitewater River Valley between Connersville and Metamora on one of our Fall Foliage Trips. These special excursions runs every Thursday and Friday during October, departing Connersville’s Grand Central Station at 10:00 am, and allow a two hour stop over in Metamora.

• Pumpkinliner, (FAVORITE) – October 26 & 27, 2013 – Bring the family out for a afternoon of fun. Enjoy a round trip from our Connersville Grand Central Station to our pumpkin patch. Your train ticket includes round trip service to the pumpkin patch, a hay ride to the patch, and a pumpkin from the field. Trains depart at 10:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm. Ticket includes a pumpkin for children age 11 and under. Tickets are Limited and Reservations are Recommended.

• THE POLAR EXPRESS^TM, (FAVORITE) – November & December 2013 – THIS HOLIDAY SEASON… BELIEVE. THE POLAR EXPRESS rolls into Connersville’s Grand Central Station this Holiday Season. The Polar Express will come to life when the train departs Connersville’s Grand Central Station for a journey through the quiet countryside for a special visit to the “North Pole” with Santa Claus. Seating for this event is Limited and tickets are On Sale Now.

• Santa Claus Limited, (FAVORITE) – Friday November 29, 2013 – Board the train at Grand Central Station in Connersville to pick up Santa Claus along the way. Once on board Santa will come and visit with each child on the train. Train departs at 10am, 12pm and 2pm. (NOTE: These trains are not affiliated with the POLAR EXPRESS)

• Metamora Holiday Specials, (FAVORITE) – November & December 2013 - Special holiday shopping excursions to Metamora are available in conjunction with Metamora’s Annual Christmas Walk. Reservations must be made in advance. Early reservations are highly recommended, since these trains usually sell out very early due to the train’s limited capacity. Caboose Rentals: Bring the whole family, or a group of friends! Rent one of our cabooses for your private excursion to Metamora, and tag it on to any the Christmas Express Excursions. (Maximum of 20 guests on most of our caboose fleet). Limited Availability, These sell out early, so make your reservation today! Train departs Friday November 29, Saturday November 30, Saturday December 7, & Saturday December 14 at 4 pm with a 3 1/4 hour layover in Historic Metamora. (NOTE: These trains are not affiliated with the POLAR EXPRESS)

About the WVRR

Travel through time on Indiana’s most scenic railroad, voted Indiana’s Best Scenic Railway in 2013 by The Official Best Of at http://www.officialbestof.com. Established in 1972, the Whitewater Valley Railroad is a non profit 501c3 railroad history organization. It is an operating railroad museum dedicated to the preservation of a historic branch line railroad, the restoration of railroad equipment, and to the conduct of railroad educational programs. The railroad is operated by trained volunteers and all proceeds are used to further the organization’s mission. Train operations began in spring 1974 with trips between Connersville, Metamora, and Brookville, Indiana.

Come to Connersville, Indiana and return to a time when the railroad moved the nation and the short line railroad was a small town’s best friend.  The WVRR attracts passengers and railroad enthusiasts from all across the United States and Canada. Connersville is situated 65 miles from Cincinnati, Dayton, and Indianapolis, conveniently located in between the three metro areas.

April Special Events at Conner Prairie

Conner Prairie Interactive History Park.
AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2012, all rights reserved.

By Lynelle Mellady
Conner Prairie Interactive History Park
http://connerprairie.org/

The art of textile making is front and center at Shear Fun, Apr. 27-28, 2013, at Conner Prairie in Hamilton County, Indiana. Meet the sheep and watch sheep-herding in action; see a sheep being sheared in the Animal Encounters Barn. Choose a color in the Loom House and dye your own wool swatch. Learn the basics of wool-spinning and Native-American finger weaving. See what else you can do at Shear Fun and other “Threads Through Time” activities this month.

Admission for Shear Fun: Included with paid general admission to Conner Prairie. General admission is free for members.

In Follow the North Star, Apr. 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27, the insults and demands thrown at you by your owners will immediately transport you to a distressing 19th-century scene. Whispers from fellow runaways will engulf you in uncertainty, or determination, as you escape on the Underground Railroad. The words of former slaves instill confidence in you, while the nervous tones of others make you paranoid. The warm voices of Quakers inviting you into their home give you encouragement.

Who will you believe? What is your destiny? Be a part of Follow the North Star, a nationally acclaimed Conner Prairie program. Learn more here.

Conner Prairie is located at 13400 Allisonville Road in Fishers, just north of Indianapolis. For more information, visit http://connerprairie.org/, or call 317-776-6006.

Opening Weeeeek at Conner Prairie, Mar. 28 to Apr. 7

Conner Prairie Interactive History Park. AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2012, all rights reserved.

By Melanie Hayes
Conner Prairie Interactive History Park
http://www.connerprairie.org/

Conner Prairie Interactive History Park will kick off its 2013 outdoor season with 11 straight fun-filled days so guests can celebrate Easter weekend and Spring Break on its grounds.

The park is also offering new, exciting and interactive fun for all ages. Conner Prairie, Indiana’s only Smithsonian Affiliate, is launching Create.Connect, a new history, science, technology, engineering and mathematics interactive exhibit. Outside, guests will enjoy exploring the natural world on the new Nature Walk, the highlight of Conner Prairie’s 2013 “Year of Nature.” To celebrate Easter, Conner Prairie is hosting Breakfast with the Easter Bunny for the first time ever and will also show off its new baby animals.

During Opening Week, Conner Prairie will invite guests onto its grounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily March 28 through April 7. During the remaining weeks in April, the hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.

New Activities and Experiences:

Create.Connect

Opens March 28, accessible during regular hours

Test your skills through the scientific method and discover how science, technology, engineering and mathematics have an integral place in Indiana history.

Wind Power: Stand in the shadow of an authentic 1890s Flint & Walling windmill, then make your own small windmill and test how much wind power you can generate.

Rural Electrification: Did you know Boone County was one of the first areas in the nation to extend electricity out to its farmers? Learn how this changed the lifestyles and work routines of Hoosier farmers and build your own circuit with wires, switches and LEDs.

Forces in Motion: Examine Rube Goldberg® Machines – contraptions that perform a simple task through a series of complex steps – built by Purdue University students and Hoosier high school students for competitions. Challenge yourself and invent your own machine.

Conner Prairie Nature Walk

Opens March 28, accessible during regular hours

Explore Conner Prairie’s natural setting in our brand new Nature Walk. Trek along a gravel path that begins in the heart of our outdoor historic areas and winds through a forest and along the top of a levee that is flanked by woods, farmland, prairie and the White River. Along the way you will encounter plant and animal life and discover the importance of nature with your family. Learn how land was used in the past by Native Americans and William Conner, and how it is used today. An elevated observation deck will provide a wonderful view of the prairie, which was created to attract migratory birds. The first 400 children will receive a free magnifying glass to help in their expedition. Included with general admission. Recommended for ages 3 and older. (.64 miles round trip)

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

March 30, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Mingle with the Easter Bunny and share a wonderful meal that includes mini muffins, fruit salad, scrambled eggs, sausage links, breakfast potatoes, biscuits and gravy, and more. Decorate your own Easter egg cookie then indulge in it.

Cost: $16.95/adults $12.95/adult member, $9.95/youth (ages 2-12), $7.95/youth member (ages 2-12). Price includes admission to outdoor experience areas. Reservations are required at 317-776-6006.

Easter Weekend at Conner Prairie

March 30 and 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Meet the new additions to our Animal Encounters Barn, including adorable rabbits and baby chicks. Stroll along the new Nature Walk to see early signs of spring. Visit 1836 Prairietown and discover how Martha Zimmerman dyes Easter eggs for her family. Participate in an ongoing Easter scavenger hunt and possibly win a prize. Compete in egg-and-spoon races, egg rolling and historic games. Interact with Prairietown residents who are putting on their best Easter Sunday attire for church and dinner. In Taste the Past, sample dried apple cake. Indoors, make an Easter basket in Craft Corner and have scientific fun with Peeps® marshmallows – make them dissolve, melt and fizz. The Easter Bunny will make appearances on March 30.

Also During Opening Week:

BANG!

April 6 and 7, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Experience what it was like to be a Civil War solider in Civil War Journey: Raid on Indiana. Feel the thrill of loading and firing a reproduction Civil War-era musket. Additional $10 fee. Ages 12 and older.

Outdoor and Indoor Experiences

All the popular outdoor historic experience areas will re-open on March 28:1836 Prairietown, 1863 Civil War Journey: Raid on Indiana, 1859 Balloon Voyage (flights are weather dependent), Conner Homestead and Animal Encounters Barn, and Lenape Indian Camp. Come inside and create a handmade masterpiece in Craft Corner and allow the little ones to play and pretend in Discovery Station.

2013 Hours and Admission

Opening Week/Spring Break: March 28 to April 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

Remainder of April: Thursday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

May through October: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission: $15/adults; $10/youth ages 2-12; Free for members and youth younger than 2

For more information, call 317-776-6006, visit connerprairie.org, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @ConnerPrairie.

Editor’s Note: “Weeeeek” = a long week. (smile)

Conner Prairie Outdoor Activities Open Mar. 28

Conner Prairie Interactive History Park.
Photo provided by the park and used with written permission.

By Melanie Hayes
Conner Prairie Interactive History Park
http://www.connerprairie.org/

“Unplug” your kids and bring them to Conner Prairie Interactive History Park as we celebrate nature during the 2013 season.

“In a society where many of our children – and adults – are suffering from ‘Nature Deficit Disorder,’ Conner Prairie has chosen to be a part of a national movement to reconnect children with the outdoors,” said Ellen M. Rosenthal, president and CEO of Conner Prairie. “At Conner Prairie families can pet a new-born lamb and explore nature while learning about Indiana’s past.”

All outdoor experiences will re-open on March 28, 2013, with new programming throughout the property that emphasizes the importance of bonding with nature and each other. Several new adventures will heighten senses and will help families discover how they are connected to earth, water, air and the planet’s plethora of living things.

Conner Prairie, Indiana’s only Smithsonian Affiliate, will host several new experiences as part of the “Year of Nature,” including:

Conner Prairie Nature Walk

Opens March 28, accessible during regular hours.

Explore Conner Prairie’s natural setting in our brand new Conner Prairie Nature Walk. Trek along a gravel path that begins in the heart of our outdoor historic areas and winds through a forest and along the top of a levee, which is flanked by woods, farmland, prairie and the White River. Along the way you will discover plant and animal life and discuss the importance of nature with your family. Learn how land was used in the past by Native Americans and William Conner, and how it is used today. At the end of the trail you will find an elevated observation deck that will provide a wonderful view of the prairie, which was created to attract migratory birds. Included with general admission. (.64 miles round trip)

TreeHouses: Look Who’s Living in the Trees!

May 25 through Sept. 2, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Come hang out in the trees! The 2,000-square-foot indoor traveling exhibit will invite guests into two immersive indoor tree houses where they can learn the ways humans and animals live in and use trees, now and in the past. Children will explore the habitat and search for living creatures through stereoscopic viewfinders, tracking clues, natural artifacts, sounds and more. Monthly themed hands-on activities and crafts based on the TreeHouses exhibit will be featured in our Craft Corner. Included with general admission.

Bioblitz: Conner Prairie’s Wild Side

June 8 and 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Explore the biodiversity of our Hoosier landscape as you catch insects, identify wild animal tracks and droppings, use microscopes to study micro-organisms in soil and water, and interact with local and exotic animals. Join scientists from across the state as they try to record as many living species at Conner Prairie as they can. Participate in hands-on biology and nature-themed activities, exhibits and demonstrations while discovering how Indiana’s environment has changed over the centuries. Included with general admission.

Heritage Breeds: The Animals of Conner Prairie

On exhibit now, accessible during regular hours.

Through his camera lens, photographer Tom Mueller has captured the beauty and playfulness of Conner Prairie’s historic breeds, many of them nearing extinction. This exhibit provides an up-close and intimate look at the farm animals interacting with each other and nature.

Arbor Day

April 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Spring is in the air so join us for a “treerific” time as you investigate the world of trees. Chat with foresters as you discover what trees grow in Indiana and how they are used. Observe how the professionals climb trees. Visit the carpentry shop in 1836 Prairietown and see how wood was historically used. Explore the Nature Walk – how many types of plants can you identify? And leave with your own free tree to plant (while supplies last). Included with general admission.

2013 Hours and General Admission

Opening Week/Spring Break: March 28 to April 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

Rest of April: Thursday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

May through October: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Adults: $15; Youth ages 2-12: $10; Members and youth under 2: Free.

For more information, call 317-776-6006, visit connerprairie.org, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @ConnerPrairie.