Experience The Simple Joys Of Christmas Past At Conner Prairie, A 19th Century Living History Museum In Indiana
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published November 16, 2019
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
Enter Christmas past when you visit a living history museum in Fishers, Indiana that is putting on its annual holiday celebration. You’ll meet Santa, make toys, hear stories, and even take a magical wagon ride through a field of beautiful lights.
Learn all about the traditions of long ago when you visit this incredible attraction. Scroll on for more details:
Encompassing 1,000 acres, Conner Prairie in central Indiana is a historic living museum that fossilizes Hoosier life from the 1800s.
The newest addition to this traditional holiday fun activity is a wagon ride through a sparkling Christmas lights display provided by Reynolds Farm Equipment.
Enjoy local musicians and other entertainers including live storytellers. There will also be holiday food and drinks to enjoy as well as cute animals to encounter.
Guests can also learn about how Hoosiers celebrated Christmas during the Civil War. There are many opportunities for historic adventures at this living history museum's festival of Christmas past.
Tickets can be purchased in advance for this exciting event and cost $16 for those ages 2 and older. At the gate, the price increases to $20 per person, though members receive half off.
Learn more about A Merry Prairie Holiday on Conner Prairie’s website or its event page on Facebook. Where else in the state can you experience Christmas past? Share your ideas with us below in the comments.